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When the appropriate trigger occurs, if the Pokémon meets the requirements to evolve, it will do so. However, if a Pokémon levels up in battle, it will only evolve after the battle ends. | When the appropriate trigger occurs, if the Pokémon meets the requirements to evolve, it will do so. However, if a Pokémon levels up in battle, it will only evolve after the battle ends. | ||
A Pokémon holding an [[Everstone]] cannot evolve by level up or trade (except {{p|Kadabra}} from Generation IV onward); however, even if a Pokémon holds an Everstone, it can still be evolved by exposure to an [[ | A Pokémon holding an [[Everstone]] cannot evolve by level up or trade (except {{p|Kadabra}} from Generation IV onward); however, even if a Pokémon holds an Everstone, it can still be evolved by exposure to an [[Evolutionary stone]]. | ||
===Leveling up=== | ===Leveling up=== | ||
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{{main|Evolutionary stone}} | {{main|Evolutionary stone}} | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]'' | ||
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to a specific [[evolutionary stone]]. The player can use an | Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to a specific [[evolutionary stone]]. The player can use an Evolutionary stone on compatible Pokémon at any time outside of battle. Using an Evolutionary stone on a Pokémon consumes the item. Unlike other evolution methods, evolution by Evolutionary stone cannot be prevented by holding an [[Everstone]]. Due to being able to evolve at any time, these Pokémon usually learn fewer or no moves by level up after evolving. | ||
Despite its name, the [[Oval Stone]] is not an | Despite its name, the [[Oval Stone]] is not an Evolutionary stone, due to the method in which it must be used to trigger an evolution. | ||
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====If the Pokémon is a certain gender==== | ====If the Pokémon is a certain gender==== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve based on gender]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve based on gender]]'' | ||
While most Pokémon that evolve by | While most Pokémon that evolve by Evolutionary stone have no additional requirements, some Pokémon that evolve this way can only evolve if they are a specific gender. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation IV]]. | ||
The only two evolutions with this requirement are {{p|Kirlia}}'s evolution into {{p|Gallade}} (which requires that it be male) and {{p|Snorunt}}'s evolution into {{p|Froslass}} (which requires that it be female). These two evolutions are the only evolutions to use the [[Dawn Stone]]. | The only two evolutions with this requirement are {{p|Kirlia}}'s evolution into {{p|Gallade}} (which requires that it be male) and {{p|Snorunt}}'s evolution into {{p|Froslass}} (which requires that it be female). These two evolutions are the only evolutions to use the [[Dawn Stone]]. | ||