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There are numerous '''methods of evolution''' which define how and when Pokémon [[Evolution|evolve]]. Most Pokémon will evolve by leveling up while others evolve through specific means, such as being traded, achieving a certain amount of | There are numerous '''methods of evolution''' which define how and when Pokémon [[Evolution|evolve]]. Most Pokémon will evolve by leveling up while others evolve through specific means, such as being traded, achieving a certain amount of friendship or leveling at certain times, among others. | ||
==Triggers== | ==Triggers== | ||
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Most Pokémon, with at least one in nearly every evolution family, will evolve when they reach or surpass a certain level. A Pokémon that levels up to this level or a higher level will attempt to evolve every time it does so, at the end of the battle in which it attained this level or after a Rare Candy has been used. | Most Pokémon, with at least one in nearly every evolution family, will evolve when they reach or surpass a certain level. A Pokémon that levels up to this level or a higher level will attempt to evolve every time it does so, at the end of the battle in which it attained this level or after a Rare Candy has been used. | ||
===When | ===When friendship is high=== | ||
Some Pokémon will only evolve when their [[ | Some Pokémon will only evolve when their [[friendship]] reaches 220 or above and they are leveled up. This is most common with [[baby Pokémon]]; however, some others also evolve in this way. Like the friendship system itself, this method of evolution first debuted in [[Generation II]]. Like those which evolve when at or above a certain level, a happy Pokémon will attempt to evolve every level until it hits level 100, unless its friendship is reduced. | ||
Although {{p|Pichu}} evolves when its | Although {{p|Pichu}} evolves when its friendship is high, the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} is an exception and will never evolve. | ||
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! colspan="3" | | ! colspan="3" | Friendship | ||
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| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{normal color light}}" | [[File:175.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Togepi|{{normal color dark}}}} | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{normal color light}}" | [[File:175.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Togepi|{{normal color dark}}}} | ||
| → <br> | | → <br> Friendship | ||
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:176.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Togetic|{{flying color dark}}}} | | style="{{roundy}} background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:176.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Togetic|{{flying color dark}}}} | ||
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===At certain times=== | ===At certain times=== | ||
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve based on time}}'' | :''See also: {{cat|Pokémon that evolve based on time}}'' | ||
The current [[time]] will sometimes affect evolution, but it is never the sole catalyst; it always is used in tandem with another (currently, [[ | The current [[time]] will sometimes affect evolution, but it is never the sole catalyst; it always is used in tandem with another (currently, [[friendship]] and a held item are the only ones it is paired with). | ||
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