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Evolution is not a merely visual change, as Pokémon of a higher evolutionary stage have different (and usually increased) [[stats]], can learn different moves, and sometimes change [[type]]s (although normally at least one of the pre-evolved form's types remains the same). Pokémon may also change [[Ability]] upon evolution. | Evolution is not a merely visual change, as Pokémon of a higher evolutionary stage have different (and usually increased) [[stats]], can learn different moves, and sometimes change [[type]]s (although normally at least one of the pre-evolved form's types remains the same). Pokémon may also change [[Ability]] upon evolution. | ||
[[Professor Elm]] and [[Professor Rowan]] are the leading experts in Pokémon Evolution. According to Elm's research, over 90% of all Pokémon are connected to at least one other through Evolution ( | [[Professor Elm]] and [[Professor Rowan]] are the leading experts in Pokémon Evolution. According to Elm's research, over 90% of all Pokémon are connected to at least one other through Evolution. (Currently the actual percentage is {{#expr:(1-( | ||
{{PAGESINCAT:Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line}}-2)/{{numpkmn}})*100 round 0}}%)<!--subtract 2 due to Pichu and Pikachu--> | {{PAGESINCAT:Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line}}-2)/{{numpkmn}})*100 round 0}}%.)<!--subtract 2 due to Pichu and Pikachu--> Rowan's research focuses on whether Evolution is a form of maturity in Pokémon, and looking at the implications of the process on Legendary Pokémon (which could not evolve in [[Generation IV]], when Rowan debuted). | ||
==Evolutionary families== | ==Evolutionary families== | ||