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There are | There are numerous '''methods of evolution''', which define how and when Pokémon [[Evolution|evolve]]. Some are quite simple, others are not. These can make it slightly harder for some Pokémon to evolve in comparison to others. | ||
==Triggers | ==Triggers== | ||
As of [[Generation IV]], all Pokémon will evolve, having met certain requirements, after only one of three events: | |||
* Leveling up | * Leveling up | ||
* Being exposed to an evolutionary stone | * [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone|Being exposed to an evolutionary stone]] - 24 Pokémon | ||
* Being traded | * [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve through trading|Being traded]] - 16 Pokémon | ||
Of course, it is not sufficient that one of these events happens, but it is also neccesary that all the required conditions are met. Therefore, when we are speaking about a ''method of evolution'', we mean both the event and the conditions. Which one of the evolution-triggering events must happen to make certain Pokémon reach its next evolution stage and what conditions must be met is determined for each Pokémon individually. | Of course, it is not sufficient that one of these events happens, but it is also neccesary that all the required conditions are met. Therefore, when we are speaking about a ''method of evolution'', we mean both the event and the conditions. Which one of the evolution-triggering events must happen to make certain Pokémon reach its next evolution stage and what conditions must be met is determined for each Pokémon individually. | ||
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Espeon and Umbreon are not listed here, because they were [[#By time and happiness|already mentioned]]. | Espeon and Umbreon are not listed here, because they were [[#By time and happiness|already mentioned]]. | ||
== | ==Evolution via evolutionary stone== | ||
:''Main article: [[Evolutionary stone]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone|Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]'' | |||
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to an [[evolutionary stone]]. The stone may be applied at any time, thus causing an instant evolution. | Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to an [[evolutionary stone]]. The stone may be applied at any time, thus causing an instant evolution. | ||
However, as the player can decide whether and when to evolve his or her Pokémon (although he always can decide it, since evolution can be cancelled or prevented by using an Everstone), he or she must take the decision carefully: most Pokémon will no longer be able to learn certain moves when they evolve in this way, and some (like {{p|Raichu}}) cannot learn any moves by leveling up, although there are exceptions to this rule and certain moves are exclusive to the stone-evolved Pokémon. | However, as the player can decide whether and when to evolve his or her Pokémon (although he always can decide it, since evolution can be cancelled or prevented by using an Everstone), he or she must take the decision carefully: most Pokémon will no longer be able to learn certain moves when they evolve in this way, and some (like {{p|Raichu}}) cannot learn any moves by leveling up, although there are exceptions to this rule and certain moves are exclusive to the stone-evolved Pokémon. | ||
===Examples=== | |||
* {{p| | * {{p|Vulpix}} + {{evostone|Fire Stone}} → {{p|Ninetales}} | ||
* {{p| | * {{p|Poliwhirl}} + {{evostone|Water Stone}} → {{p|Poliwrath}} | ||
* {{p| | * {{p|Pikachu}} + {{evostone|Thunder Stone}} → {{p|Raichu}} | ||
* {{p|Weepinbell}} + {{evostone|Leaf Stone}} → {{p|Victreebel}} | |||
* {{p|Nidorino}} + {{evostone|Moon Stone}} → {{p|Nidoking}} | |||
* {{p|Gloom}} + {{evostone|Sun Stone}} → {{p|Bellossom}} | |||
Usually there are no special requirements for stone-induced evolution, with only two exceptions: | Usually there are no special requirements for stone-induced evolution, with only two exceptions: {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Snorunt}}. They may evolve when they hit a certain level at either gender, or... | ||
{| cellpadding="5" rules="rows" | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{p|Kirlia}} | |||
| male or female | |||
| at level 30 | |||
| → {{p|Gardevoir}} | |||
|- | |||
| male only | |||
| + {{evostone|Dawn Stone}} | |||
| → {{p|Gallade}} | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" | {{p|Snorunt}} | |||
| male or female | |||
| at level 42 | |||
| → {{p|Glalie}} | |||
|- | |||
| female only | |||
| + {{evostone|Dawn Stone}} | |||
| → {{p|Froslass}} | |||
|} | |||
Note that sometimes the {{evostone|Oval Stone}} is said to be an evolutionary stone, because it is a stone and it is required for an evolution. However, technically Oval Stone is an evolution-inducing held item, which Happiny must be holding to evolve into Chansey when it levels up. | |||
==Evolution via trading== | |||
:''Main article: [[Trade]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve through trading|Pokémon that evolve through trading]]'' | |||
A select few Pokémon evolve only when they are [[Trade|traded]]. The evolution starts immediately after the trade is completed, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions. | |||
== | ===Examples:=== | ||
*{{p|Kadabra}} → {{p|Alakazam}} | *{{p|Kadabra}} → {{p|Alakazam}} | ||
*{{p|Machoke}} → {{p|Machamp}} | *{{p|Machoke}} → {{p|Machamp}} | ||
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*{{p|Haunter}} → {{p|Gengar}} | *{{p|Haunter}} → {{p|Gengar}} | ||
A well-known mistranslation in the [[Generation I]] games suggested that after trading a man a {{p|Raichu}}, he said that it had evolved. | A well-known mistranslation in the non-Japanese releases of the [[Generation I]] games suggested that after trading a man a {{p|Raichu}}, he said that it had evolved. This fueled speculation as to whether or not there would be a third stage to the {{p|Pikachu}} line in [[Generation II]]; a third stage was realized in the form of a [[Baby Pokémon]], {{p|Pichu}}. | ||
===Holding a certain item=== | ===Holding a certain item=== | ||