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====Evolution stone==== | ====Evolution stone==== | ||
{{main|Evolution stone}} | {{main|Evolution stone}} | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by | :''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by Evolution stone]]'' | ||
The most common type of item that can trigger this kind of evolution is an Evolution stone (and was the only type that could, prior to [[Generation VIII]]). Despite its name, the [[Oval Stone]] is not an Evolution stone, because it triggers evolution as a [[held item]] rather than by being used directly. | The most common type of item that can trigger this kind of evolution is an Evolution stone (and was the only type that could, prior to [[Generation VIII]]). Despite its name, the [[Oval Stone]] is not an Evolution stone, because it triggers evolution as a [[held item]] rather than by being used directly. | ||
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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 Evolution 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]]. | ||
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=====In a certain region===== | =====In a certain region===== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve based on region]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve based on region]]'' | ||
While most Pokémon that evolve by | While most Pokémon that evolve by Evolution stone have no additional requirements, some Pokémon can evolve into a different form when they use an Evolution stone in a specific [[region]]. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation VII]]. | ||
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