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==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
===B button=== | ===B button=== | ||
In the [[core series]] games, the player can press B during the evolution cutscene to prevent | In the [[core series]] games, the player can press B during the evolution cutscene to prevent any of the [[methods of evolution]] triggered by gaining a [[level]] in {{pkmn|battle}} or by consuming a [[Rare Candy]]. This includes but is not limited to leveling up [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|at or above a certain level]], or [[friendship evolution|with high friendship]], or in certain locations, or knowing a certain move, holding a certain item, and so on. | ||
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However, pressing B does not work to prevent evolutions from [[Evolution stone]]s or [[trade evolution|from trades]]. | However, pressing B does not work to prevent evolutions from [[Evolution stone]]s or [[trade evolution|from trades]]. | ||
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{{main|Everstone}} | {{main|Everstone}} | ||
A Pokémon [[held item|holding]] an [[Everstone]] is unable to evolve using any of the [[methods of evolution|methods]] triggered by | A Pokémon [[held item|holding]] an [[Everstone]] is unable to evolve using any of the [[methods of evolution|methods]] triggered by gaining a [[level]] in {{pkmn|battle}} or by consuming a [[Rare Candy]], including all the methods of evolution that can be stopped by pressing B as explained above. However, in [[Generation I]], {{LGPE}} and {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the Everstone is unavailable due to the lack of the held item feature. | ||
Only in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|VIII}}, a Pokémon holding an Everstone is unable to evolve by using an [[Evolution stone]]. | Only in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|VIII}}, a Pokémon holding an Everstone is unable to evolve by using an [[Evolution stone]]. | ||
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Since the Everstone is the only method available to prevent an evolution by trade that does not require holding an [[Evolution item]], it is not possible to trade the unevolved Pokémon in those games where the Everstone is unavailable or does not work on certain trade evolutions. For instance, in all core series games other than in [[Generation II]], it is not possible to trade a {{p|Kadabra}} without evolving it into {{p|Alakazam}}. | Since the Everstone is the only method available to prevent an evolution by trade that does not require holding an [[Evolution item]], it is not possible to trade the unevolved Pokémon in those games where the Everstone is unavailable or does not work on certain trade evolutions. For instance, in all core series games other than in [[Generation II]], it is not possible to trade a {{p|Kadabra}} without evolving it into {{p|Alakazam}}. | ||
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], Mindy offers a {{p|Haunter}} as an [[in-game trade]] in [[Snowpoint City]]. Since this Haunter is holding an Everstone, it does not evolve into {{p|Gengar}}. | In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]], Mindy offers the player a {{p|Haunter}} as an [[in-game trade]] in [[Snowpoint City]]. Since this Haunter is holding an Everstone, it does not evolve into {{p|Gengar}}. | ||
===Evolution exceptions=== | ===Evolution exceptions=== | ||
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Once it is broken, Magikarp can evolve on reaching [[Level]] 20 or higher. This will cause the Magikarp to retire, and a new one must be caught. | Once it is broken, Magikarp can evolve on reaching [[Level]] 20 or higher. This will cause the Magikarp to retire, and a new one must be caught. | ||
===Pokémon Quest=== | |||
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In [[Pokémon Quest]], a Pokémon is unable to evolve as long as it is holding an [[Everstone]], | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||