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There are numerous '''methods of Evolution''' which define how and when {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[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.
{{Spoilers}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Detective Pikachu Returns Pokémon Unity Lab.png
|type=building
|location_name=Pokémon Unity Lab
|japanese_name=ポケモン共生研究所
|translated_name=Pokémon Symbiosis Research Institute
|location=Ryme City
|region=Unknown
|generation={{gen|IX}}
|mapdisplay=no
}}


==In the core series games==
'''Pokémon Unity Lab''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン共生研究所''' ''Pokémon Symbiosis Research Institute'') is a laboratory located in [[Ryme City]] in the game [[Detective Pikachu Returns]]. Before the events of Detective Pikachu Returns, the lab was closed after a berserk Pokémon rampage caused by [[R]] resulted in the death of Emma Myers. However the lab opened secretly as a base for [[Unitas]] headed by [[Howard Myers]] and [[Charles Merloch]]. The basement floors are destroyed after the battle between Merloch and {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}.
In the [[core series]] games, Pokémon normally only evolve after one of three events:
*[[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|Gaining a level]]
*{{cat|Pokémon that evolve by using an item|Being exposed to an item}} (such as an [[Evolution stone]])
*{{cat|Pokémon that evolve through trading|Being traded}}


Prior to [[Generation VIII]], the above were the only triggers to evolve Pokémon. However, {{g|Sword and Shield}} introduced four new triggers, each only used by a very select few Pokémon species:
==Geography==
*Spinning and striking a pose with the Pokémon in the party
[[File:Unity Lab founding.jpg|thumb|250px|Founding of the Pokémon Unity Lab. Left to right: [[Jessica Myers]], Emma Myers, [[Howard Myers]], and [[Charles Merloch]].]]
*The Pokémon performing a specific action in battle
The Pokémon Unity Lab is a large complex of buildings which rises up to four storeys above ground and five basement floors below. [[Tim Goodman|Tim]], Pikachu and Rachel explore the exterior before finding a hole in the wall which allows them to enter the locked unused building. They find a section which had been walled off, which allows the team to enter the basement floors after destroying the false concrete wall.
*Traveling through a specific location with the Pokémon in the party
*Observing a specific object in a specific location with the Pokémon in the party


When the appropriate trigger occurs, if the Pokémon meets the requirements to evolve, it will do so. However, if a Pokémon meets the trigger in battle, it will only evolve after the battle ends.
The five basement floors make up the headquarters of [[Unitas]], divided operationally into the Management Team located on B1, the Operations Team on B2 and B3, and the Research Team on B4 and B5. The five levels can be accessed with an elevator which requires the use of a card pass, or stairs which are locked with a passcode which is updated monthly.  


The [[Everstone]] prevents a Pokémon's Evolution:
===Exterior===
*In Generation II, a Pokémon holding an Everstone (including Kadabra) cannot evolve by any method.
The Pokémon Unity Lab's exterior is mostly empty as Unitas does not use the lab's main entrances to access the building. The exterior is maintained by a janitor and his {{p|Garbodor}}. A hole in the wall allows Tim, Pikachu and Rachel to access the building.
*In Generation III, trade Evolutions are affected by the {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|held item loss glitch}}: if {{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Graveler}}, or {{p|Haunter}} is traded while holding any item (including an Everstone), that Pokémon will evolve and its held item will be permanently lost.
*From [[Generation IV]] onwards, the Everstone does not prevent a Pokémon evolving via [[Evolution stone]]. It also fails to prevent {{p|Kadabra}} from evolving.
*If either {{p|Karrablast}} or {{p|Shelmet}} holds an Everstone when traded for the other, neither can evolve.


===Leveling up===
===First floor===
[[Level]]ing up is the most common trigger for Evolution. Evolution by level up can be triggered by gaining [[experience]] in battle or by using a [[Rare Candy]]; leveling up in [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[PokéPelago|Isle Evelup]] will not trigger Evolution, although Pokémon leveled up in these ways can still evolve if leveled up by battle or a Rare Candy afterwards. All Pokémon that evolve by leveling up have at least one requirement that must be met when leveled up in order to evolve, the most common being that the Pokémon must be at least a specific level after leveling up. Other requirements include knowing a specific move, being in a specific location, or holding a specific item. A Pokémon that meets its level-up Evolution requirements will always attempt to evolve when it is leveled up in battle or by using a Rare Candy, regardless of whether it had previously been prevented from evolving.
The lab lobby is the only location on the first floor explored by Tim. The lobby is seen to be in disrepair, trashed after the events of [[R]]. A section had been walled up with concrete to prevent access to the basement floors.


If a Pokémon levels up in battle, it will not evolve until the battle is over. A Pokémon can only evolve once after a battle or consuming a Rare Candy, even if it gained multiple levels. Even if a Pokémon is fainted at the end of the battle, if it leveled up when it met its Evolution requirements during the battle, it will still evolve, but will not be revived from [[fainting]]. However, prior to [[Generation VI]], the player's Pokémon would not evolve if player lost the battle, even if its Evolution requirements were met.
===B1===
B1 consists of two rooms. Tim, Pikachu and Rachel save a dehydrated {{p|Wooper}} in one of these rooms before finding the passcode to access the stairs to B2.


Starting in [[Generation VIII]], if a [[Rare Candy]] is used on a level 100 Pokémon that evolves by leveling up and currently meets its Evolution requirements, it will evolve (without gaining a level).
===B2===
B2 consists of an open research area housing a machine used to analyze meteorites, followed by two large storage areas. The first storage area is filled with many containers which need to be navigated with the assistance of {{p|Pangoro}}. The second is guarded by a {{p|Dusknoir}} user the influence of a [[Control Cube]].


In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Evolution can be performed at any time as long as the conditions are met, instead of requiring a level up.
===B3===
B3 consists of two detainment rooms and a storage room. The detainment rooms contain several Pokémon used to experiment Control Cubes. One of these rooms contained a {{p|Hariyama}}, which had partially destroyed the floor. Tim, Pikachu and Rachel use this weakened point in the floor after opening the hole up further with the assistance of an {{p|Excadrill}}.  


====At or above a certain level====
===B4===
{{main|Level-based Evolution}}
B4 consists of an open research space, which opens up to [[Charles Merloch|Merloch]]'s lab. The door to Merloch's lab is initially broken, requiring missing gears to function, which Tim fixes with the help of a {{p|Klink}}. A second door inside his lab leads to a deeper lab containing several high-tech equipment. This second secret lab is not present on the floor plan.
Most Pokémon evolve when they reach or surpass a certain level. Once such a Pokémon has reached the required level, unless there are other requirements for its Evolution, it will attempt to evolve after every battle in which it levels up and every time it gains a level from a Rare Candy.


{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}};"
The left side of B4 contain several storage rooms, requiring the assistance of Galarian {{p|Darmanitan}} to get passed multiple crates.
|-
! colspan="3" | Leveling up
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{grass color light}}" | [[File:152Chikorita.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Chikorita|{{grass color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>→<br>Level 16+
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{grass color light}}" | [[File:153Bayleef.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Bayleef|{{grass color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}


====When friendship is high====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; font-size:80%"
{{main|Friendship Evolution}}
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}"| [[File:Detective Pikachu Returns Unity Lab B1 floor plan.png|140px]]
Some Pokémon evolve when they are leveled up with a [[friendship]] of at least 220. Like friendship itself, this evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation II]]. As long as the Pokémon has the required amount of friendship, unless there are other requirements for its Evolution, it will attempt to evolve whenever it levels up by battle or Rare Candy.
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}"| [[File:Detective Pikachu Returns Unity Lab B2 floor plan.png|140px]]
 
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}"| [[File:Detective Pikachu Returns Unity Lab B3 floor plan.png|140px]]
[[Baby Pokémon]] often have this Evolution requirement, but it is also an Evolution requirement for other Pokémon, and not all baby Pokémon have this as an Evolution requirement.
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}"| [[File:Detective Pikachu Returns Unity Lab B4 floor plan.png|140px]]
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fairy color}};"
|-
|-
! colspan="3" | Friendship
| B1 floor plan
|-
| B2 floor plan
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:175Togepi.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Togepi|{{fairy color dark}}}}
| B3 floor plan
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}}<br> →<br>Level up<br><small>while friendship is high
| B4 floor plan
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:176Togetic.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Togetic|{{flying color dark}}}}
|}
|}{{-}}


====When the Pokémon knows a certain move====
===B5===
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve with certain moves]]''
[[File:Detective Pikachu Returns Pokémon Unity Lab B5.png|thumb|280px|B5 of the Unity Lab.]]
Some Pokémon evolve when they are leveled up and know a certain move or certain type of move. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation IV]].
The layout of B5 is vastly different from the other floors, and is one large single room with Merloch's fusion machine. The climax of the game, including uncovering the truth of Merloch's plans to [[Howard Myers]], Merloch's fusion with {{p|Deoxys}}, and Merloch's battle against {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}} take place here.
{{-}}


If the Pokémon learns the required move by leveling up, that same level up can trigger the Evolution. However, if a Pokémon learns a move by level up and overwrites the required move, such that it no longer knows the required move at the end of the battle (or after completing the level up in the case of a Rare Candy), it cannot evolve.
==Pokémon==
===Exterior===
{|
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Diglett|DPR0050.png|Ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Tangela|DPR0114.png|Grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Garbodor|DPR0569.png|Poison|link=no}}
|
|}


These moves are commonly available by leveling up, although some are only learned at level 1, so they normally must be taught by the [[Move Reminder]].
===B1===
{|
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Electrode|DPR0101.png|Electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Wooper|DPR0194.png|Water|Ground|link=no}}
|
|
|}


{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color}}; background: #{{ice color}};"
===B2===
|-
{|
! colspan="3" | Knowing a move
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Dusknoir|DPR0477.png|Ghost|link=no}}
|-
|
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ground color light}}" | [[File:221Piloswine.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Piloswine|{{ground color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Ancient Power (move)]]<br>→<br>Level up<br><small>knowing {{mcolor|Ancient Power|000}}</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ground color light}}" | [[File:473Mamoswine.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Mamoswine|{{ground color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====In certain locations====
{{main|Location-based Evolution}}
Some Pokémon evolve when they are leveled up in certain locations. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation IV]].
 
There are four different types of location that can trigger location-based Evolutions: [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], [[special magnetic field]], and [[Mount Lanakila]]. Mount Lanakila, which is only required for {{p|Crabrawler}}'s Evolution, is the only one which is a specific location rather than a type of location.
 
{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} lack the locations needed for location-based Evolutions, making them impossible within those games. Starting in [[Generation VIII]], although some games still feature location-based Evolution and others do not, it is possible to instead use [[Evolution stone]]s to evolve these Pokémon (except for {{p|Nosepass}} and {{p|Eevee}}'s Evolutions into {{p|Probopass}} and {{p|Glaceon}} respectively in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}).
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color}}; background: #{{rock color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | In a certain location
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{rock color light}}" | [[File:299Nosepass.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Nosepass|{{rock color dark}}}}
|{{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Town Map Icon BDSP.png|40px]]<br>→<br>Level up<br><small>in a {{color2|000|special magnetic field}}</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:476Probopass.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Probopass|{{steel color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====In a certain region====
{{main|Region-based Evolution}}
Some Pokémon evolve when they are leveled up in a specific [[region]]. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation VII]].
 
Pokémon that evolve this way may also need other conditions, such as requiring it to be a specific time of day. Some Pokémon evolve into different forms depending on what region they are in.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | In a certain region
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:109Koffing.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Koffing|{{poison color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>→<br>Level 35+
| style="{{roundytop}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:110Weezing.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Weezing|{{poison color dark}}}}
|-
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Galar Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Galar]]<br> →<br>Level 35+<br><small>in {{color2|000|Galar}}</small>
| style="{{roundybottom}} background: #{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:110Weezing-Galar.png|96px]]<br><small>{{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Galarian form|Galarian}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Weezing|{{poison color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====At certain times====
{{main|Time-based Evolution}}
Some Pokémon evolve when they are leveled up at a certain time of day. Like the [[time]] mechanic itself, this evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation II]].
 
The time of day is only ever one of several requirements, never the only one. Other requirements it is combined with include having high [[friendship]] or holding a specific [[held item]].
 
Due to the lack of a time system in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon whose Evolution depends on the time cannot evolve.
 
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, time is pre-set outside the [[Wild Area]] before becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}. This also influences Evolution.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color}}; background: #{{rock color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | At certain times
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:696Tyrunt.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Tyrunt|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|{{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px]]<br> →<br>Level 39+<br><small>(day)</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:697Tyrantrum.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Tyrantrum|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====While holding an item====
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by leveling up with a held item]]''
Some Pokémon evolve when they are leveled up while holding a specific [[Evolution item]]. If a Pokémon evolves this way, the item disappears upon completion of the Evolution; the item is not consumed if the Evolution is cancelled. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation IV]].
 
All Pokémon that evolve this way also require that they be leveled up at a specific time of day to be evolved.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color}}; background: #{{dark color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Holding an item
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:215Sneasel.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Sneasel|{{ice color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Razor Claw|SV}} + [[File:Night Icon SV.png|40px]]<br> →<br>Level up<br><small>holding {{color2|000|Razor Claw}}<br>(night)</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:461Weavile.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Weavile|{{ice color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====If the Pokémon is a certain gender====
{{main|Gender-based Evolution}}
The Evolution of some Pokémon that evolve when they are leveled up is dependent on the Pokémon's gender. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation IV]].
 
{{p|Combee}} and {{p|Salandit}} can evolve only if they are [[Gender|female]] (males cannot evolve). {{p|Burmy}} evolves into either {{p|Mothim}} or {{p|Wormadam}}, depending on whether it is male or female, respectively.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{bug color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Gender
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:415Combee.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Combee|{{flying color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Female icon HOME.png|link=Gender|32px]]<br> →<br>Level 21+<br><small>if {{color2|000|Gender|female}}</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:416Vespiquen.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Vespiquen|{{flying color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====In a certain game====
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve based on game]]''
The Evolution of {{p|Rockruff}} and {{p|Cosmoem}} is dependent on the game they are leveled up in. This evolutionary requirement was introduced in [[Generation VII]].
 
Cosmoem will evolve into either {{p|Solgaleo}} or {{p|Lunala}} depending on the game it is leveled up in. {{p|Rockruff}} will always evolve into {{p|Lycanroc}}, but, prior to [[Generation VIII]], Lycanroc's form depends on the game Rockruff was evolved in, and Rockruff's Evolution can only occur at certain times of day (Midday Form requires it be daytime while Midnight Form requires it be nighttime); furthermore, special Rockruff that have {{a|Own Tempo}} can only evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc, which is not dependent on the game. Starting in [[Generation VIII]], the form Lycanroc becomes is no longer version-exclusive.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | In a certain game
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{psychic color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:790Cosmoem.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Cosmoem|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sc}}<br> →<br>Level 53+<br><small>in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}, or {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}
| style="{{roundytop}} background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:791Solgaleo.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Solgaleo|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|UM}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}{{GameIcon|V}}<br> →<br>Level 53+<br><small>in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}, or {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}
| style="{{roundybottom}} background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:792Lunala.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Lunala|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====Using the Let's Go! feature====
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve using the Let's Go! feature]]''
This Evolution method was introduced in [[Generation IX]]. Some Pokémon may evolve upon level up after using the [[Let's Go!]] feature to walk 1000 total steps.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Using the Let's Go! feature
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:953Rellor.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rellor|{{bug color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Footwear icon.png|40px]]<br>→<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}}<br><small>whilst outside of its {{color2|000|Poké Ball}} after walking<br>1000 steps using the {{color2|000|Let's Go!}} feature</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:954Rabsca.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rabsca|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====Unique conditions====
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method]]''
The following Pokémon evolve through a method that is isolated to their Evolution line only.
 
* In {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} only, {{p|Eevee}} evolves into {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}} when leveled up with a [[Sun Shard]] or [[Moon Shard]], respectively, in the player's [[Bag]]. Only one of the two items can be obtained per game.
* Eevee evolves into {{p|Sylveon}} when leveled up while knowing a {{type|Fairy}} move and having at least two levels of [[affection]]<sup>{{gen|VI}}—{{gen|VII}}</sup> or high friendship<sup>{{gen|VIII}}+</sup>.
* {{p|Mantyke}} evolves into {{p|Mantine}} when leveled up with a {{p|Remoraid}} in the player's party.
* {{p|Feebas}} evolves into {{p|Milotic}} when leveled up with its {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}} [[Contest condition|condition]] at 170 or above. Starting from [[Generation V]], it also evolves into Milotic when [[trade]]d while holding a [[Prism Scale]].
* When {{p|Nincada}} evolves into {{p|Ninjask}} (which it does starting at level 20), if there is an empty slot in the party, a {{p|Shedinja}} will appear. From [[Generation IV]] onward, the player must also have a spare standard {{i|Poké Ball}} in their Bag.
* {{p|Pancham}} evolves into {{p|Pangoro}} starting at level 32 if there is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in the party.
* {{p|Inkay}} evolves into {{p|Malamar}} starting at level 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down. On the [[Nintendo Switch]], this can only be accomplished in handheld mode.
* {{p|Sliggoo}} evolves into {{p|Goodra}} starting at level 50 during [[rain]] (or [[fog]]<sup>{{gen|VII}}-{{gen|VIII}}</sup>) in the overworld. (Rain that is only present in battle will not trigger the Evolution.)
** In [[Hisui]], Sliggoo evolves into {{rf|Hisuian}} Goodra starting at level 50 during rain or fog in the overworld.
* {{p|Finizen}} evolves into {{p|Palafin}} starting at level 38 when leveled up while connected with another player via the [[Union Circle]].
* {{p|Bisharp}} evolves into {{p|Kingambit}} when leveled up after defeating three Bisharp that hold a [[Leader's Crest]].
* {{p|Gimmighoul}} evolves into {{p|Gholdengo}} when leveled up while the player has 999 [[Gimmighoul Coin]]s in their Bag. This consumes the Gimmighoul Coins, and the Evolution cannot be canceled.
 
====Additional factors====
Some Pokémon with branched Evolutions can evolve into one of multiple different Pokémon or different forms of the same Pokémon depending on other factors, but still have the same Evolution requirements for all of these possibilities.
 
*{{p|Burmy}} evolves starting at level 20, but its evolved form is determined by its gender and, if female, its cloak. As Burmy, its cloak changes according to the place where it last battled but has no effect on Burmy itself; once it evolves into Wormadam, its cloak no longer changes, and its types and the moves it can learn are dependent on its cloak.
**Male Burmy → {{p|Mothim}}
**Female Burmy → {{p|Wormadam}}
***Female Plant Cloak Burmy → Plant Cloak Wormadam ({{t|Bug}}/{{t|Grass}})
***Female Sandy Cloak Burmy → Sandy Cloak Wormadam ({{t|Bug}}/{{t|Ground}})
***Female Trash Cloak Burmy → Trash Cloak Wormadam ({{t|Bug}}/{{t|Steel}})
 
*{{p|Tyrogue}} evolves starting at level 20, depending on its stats.
**{{p|Hitmonlee}} if Attack > Defense
**{{p|Hitmonchan}} if Attack < Defense
**{{p|Hitmontop}} if Attack = Defense
 
*{{p|Wurmple}} evolves into {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}} starting at level 7, depending on its [[personality value]]. It is a hidden value determined when the Pokémon is encountered and cannot be seen or affected by the player.
 
*{{p|Dunsparce}} evolves into {{p|Dudunsparce}} when leveled up while knowing {{m|Hyper Drill}}. The form of Dudunsparce it evolves into depends on its [[personality value|encryption constant]]. Since this value cannot be influenced or seen by the player, what a given Dunsparce will evolve into is essentially random — with a 1/100 chance of evolving into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Dudunsparce|Three-Segment Form]] Dudunsparce.
 
*{{p|Tandemaus}} evolves into {{p|Maushold}} starting at level 25, but if Tandemaus is not sent out in the battle it levels up in, the Evolution animation will be skipped. The form of Maushold it evolves into depends on its [[personality value|encryption constant]]. Since this value cannot be influenced or seen by the player, what a given Tandemaus will evolve into is essentially random — with a 1/100 chance of evolving into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Maushold|Family of Three]] Maushold.
 
===Using an item===
Some Pokémon evolve when they are exposed to a specific item. The player can use one of these items on a compatible Pokémon at any time outside of battle, which consumes the item. From Generation IV onwards, Evolution by exposure to an item 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; however, in Generation VIII, even if they do not learn any additional moves by level-up, they normally can still be taught any move their pre-evolved form could learn by level up by the [[Move Reminder]].
 
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} only, Pokémon that would normally evolve while holding a particular item (including by leveling up while holding a specific item) instead evolve when exposed to that item.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Using an item
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" rowspan="3" | [[File:840Applin.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Applin|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|{{bag/s|Tart Apple|SV}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Tart Apple}}
| style="{{roundytop}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:841Flapple.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Flapple|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|-
|{{bag/s|Sweet Apple|SV}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Sweet Apple}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:842Appletun.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Appletun|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|-
|{{bag/s|Syrupy Apple|SV}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Syrupy Apple}}
| style="{{roundybottom}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:1011Dipplin.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Dipplin|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
====Evolution stone====
{{main|Evolution stone}}
:''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.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Using a stone
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:058Growlithe.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Growlithe|{{fire color dark}}}}
|{{bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fire color light}}" | [[File:059Arcanine.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Arcanine|{{fire color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
=====If the Pokémon is a certain gender=====
{{main|Gender-based Evolution}}
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]].
 
{| style="margin:auto"
|-
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color}}; background: #{{psychic color}};"
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| rowspan="2" style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fairy color light}}" | [[File:281Kirlia.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kirlia|{{fairy color dark}}}}<br><small>{{color|{{fairy color dark}}|(male)}}</small>
|-
| {{bag/s|Dawn Stone|SV}}<br> → <br> {{color2|000|Dawn Stone}}
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:475Gallade.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Gallade|{{fighting color dark}}}}
|}
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color}}; background: #{{ice color}};"
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| rowspan="2" style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:361Snorunt.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Snorunt|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{color|{{ice color dark}}|(female)}}</small>
|-
| {{bag/s|Dawn Stone|SV}}<br>→ <br> {{color2|000|Dawn Stone}}
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:478Froslass.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Froslass|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|}
|}
|}{{-}}


=====In a certain region=====
===B3===
{{main|Region-based Evolution}}
{|
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]].
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Hariyama|DPR0297.png|Fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Excadrill|DPR0530.png|Ground|Steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Corviknight|DPR0823.png|Flying|Steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Cramorant|DPR0845.png|Water|Flying|link=Larry Turner}}
|}


{| style="margin:auto"
===B4===
|-
{|
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon Unity Lab|Klink|DPR0599.png|Steel|link=no}}
|
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background: #{{grass color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | In Alola
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{psychic color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:102Exeggcute.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Exeggcute|{{psychic color dark}}}}
| {{bag/s|Leaf Stone|SV}}<br>→<br>Leaf Stone
| style="{{roundytop}} background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:103Exeggutor.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Exeggutor|{{psychic color dark}}}}
|-
| {{bag/s|Leaf Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]]<br> →<br>Leaf Stone<br><small>in {{color2|000|Alola}}</small>
| style="{{roundybottom}} background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:103Exeggutor-Alola.png|96px]]<br><small>{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Alolan form|Alolan}}</small><br>{{pcolor|Exeggutor|{{dragon color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
====Special items====
The following items are each only used by one Pokémon to evolve.
*{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} evolves into {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowbro}} when exposed to a [[Galarica Cuff]]
*{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} evolves into {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowking}} when exposed to a [[Galarica Wreath]]
*{{p|Applin}} evolves into {{p|Flapple}} when exposed to a [[Tart Apple]]
*{{p|Applin}} evolves into {{p|Appletun}} when exposed to a [[Sweet Apple]]
*{{p|Applin}} evolves into {{p|Dipplin}} when exposed to a [[Syrupy Apple]]
*Phony Form {{p|Sinistea}} evolves into Phony Form {{p|Polteageist}} when exposed to a [[Cracked Pot]]
*Antique Form {{p|Sinistea}} evolves into Antique Form {{p|Polteageist}} when exposed to a [[Chipped Pot]]
*In [[Generation IX]], {{p|Kubfu}} evolves into Single Strike Style {{p|Urshifu}} when exposed to the [[Scroll of Darkness]]
*In [[Generation IX]], {{p|Kubfu}} evolves into Rapid Strike Style {{p|Urshifu}} when exposed to the [[Scroll of Waters]]
*{{p|Scyther}} evolves into {{p|Kleavor}} when exposed to a [[Black Augurite]]
*{{p|Ursaring}} evolves into {{p|Ursaluna}} when exposed to a [[Peat Block]] during a full moon
*{{p|Charcadet}} evolves into {{p|Armarouge}} when exposed to an [[Auspicious Armor]]
*{{p|Charcadet}} evolves into {{p|Ceruledge}} when exposed to a [[Malicious Armor]]
*Counterfeit Form {{p|Poltchageist}} evolves into Unremarkable Form {{p|Sinistcha}} when exposed to an [[Unremarkable Teacup]]
*Artisan Form {{p|Poltchageist}} evolves into Masterpiece Form {{p|Sinistcha}} when exposed to a [[Masterpiece Teacup]]
*{{p|Duraludon}} evolves into {{p|Archaludon}} when exposed to a [[Metal Alloy]]
===Trading===
{{main|Trade Evolution}}
Some Pokémon evolve when they are [[trade]]d. The Evolution starts immediately after the trade is completed, regardless of the method of trading used. However, sometimes there are additional conditions.
In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Pokémon that evolve by trade sometimes evolve after being temporarily in a different person's possession, like [[Misty's Politoed]] being with [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]] and [[Brock's Steelix]] when he lent Onix to his brother [[Forrest]].
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color}}; background: #{{ghost color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Trade
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:093Haunter.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|{{poison color dark}}}}
| [[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]]<br>→ <br> Trade
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:094Gengar.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Gengar|{{poison color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
====Trade holding a certain item====
:''See also: [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by trading with a held item]]''
Some Pokémon evolve when traded while holding a specific [[Evolution item]]. If a Pokémon evolves this way, the item disappears upon completion of the Evolution. This method of Evolution was introduced in [[Generation II]] (the same generation that introduced held items in general).
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Pokémon that evolve when traded while holding a specific item can be evolved without trading by using their Evolution item from the player's satchel.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
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! colspan="3" | Trade while holding an item
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:125Electabuzz.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Electabuzz|{{electric color dark}}}}
| [[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + [[File:Dream Electirizer Sprite.png|36px|link=Electirizer]]<br> → <br> Trade<br><small>Holding an {{color2|000|Electirizer}}</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:466Electivire.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Electivire|{{electric color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
====Trading for a certain Pokémon====
Some Pokémon evolve when traded with a specific Pokémon. Only two Pokémon do this so far and evolve each other through this method. This method of Evolution was introduced in [[Generation V]]. If either Pokémon holds an [[Everstone]], neither can evolve.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Trade for certain Pokémon
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:616Shelmet.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Shelmet|{{bug color dark}}}}
| [[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] <small>for</small>[[File:Menu HOME 0588.png|40px|link=Karrablast (Pokémon)]]<br>→ <br/> Trade<br/><small>For a {{color2|000|Karrablast (Pokémon)|Karrablast}}</small>
| style="{{roundy|10px}} background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:617Accelgor.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Accelgor|{{bug color dark}}}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:588Karrablast.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Karrablast|{{bug color dark}}}}
| [[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] <small>for</small>[[File:Menu HOME 0616.png|40px|link=Shelmet (Pokémon)]]<br>→ <br/> Trade<br/><small>For a {{color2|000|Shelmet (Pokémon)|Shelmet}}</small>
| style="{{roundy|10px}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:589Escavalier.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Escavalier|{{steel color dark}}}}
|}
|}


===Unique triggers===
==In other languages==
[[Generation VIII]] introduced several unique triggers for newly introduced Pokémon and [[regional form]]s. These triggers are all exclusive to a single Pokémon.
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|zh_yue=寶可夢共生研究所
* {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} evolves into {{p|Sirfetch'd}} after it lands three [[critical hit]]s in a single battle.
|zh_cmn=宝可梦共生研究所
* {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}} evolves into {{p|Runerigus}} when the player travels through the stone gate in the [[Dusty Bowl]] after it has lost 49 {{stat|HP}} or more from a single attack and did not [[fainting|faint]] in the same battle or since.
|fr=Laboratoire de l'Unité Pokémon
* {{p|Milcery}} evolves into {{p|Alcremie}} when the player spins and strikes a pose while Milcery holds a [[Sweet]]. Unless Milcery is {{Shiny}}, Alcremie's color depends on the [[Time-based Evolution|time]] of day, the length of the spin, and the direction of the spin; if Milcery is {{Shiny}}, Alcremie takes on its sole Shiny coloration. Alcremie's Sweet corresponds to the Sweet Milcery held. Milcery evolves into:
|de=Pokémon-Unity-Labor
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|it=Laboratorio Unione Pokémon
** Vanilla Cream Alcremie after spinning clockwise for less than 5 seconds during the day.
|ko=포켓몬 공생 연구소 ''Poketmon Gongsaeng Yeonguso''
** Ruby Cream Alcremie after spinning counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds during the day.
|es=Laboratorio para la Unidad con los Pokémon
** Matcha Cream Alcremie after spinning clockwise for less than 5 seconds at night.
}}
** Mint Cream Alcremie after spinning counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds at night.
** Lemon Cream Alcremie after spinning clockwise for more than 5 seconds at night.
** Salted Cream Alcremie after spinning counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds at night.
** Ruby Swirl Alcremie after spinning counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds during the day.
** Caramel Swirl Alcremie after spinning clockwise for more than 5 seconds during the day.
** Rainbow Swirl Alcremie after spinning counterclockwise for more than 10 seconds during the evening (between 7 and 7:59 PM in real-time in {{g|Sword and Shield}}).
* {{p|Kubfu}} evolves into {{p|Urshifu}} when shown the scroll in one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]]. The {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Urshifu|form}} it evolves into depends on the tower it is trained in. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Kubfu instead uses a specific Scroll to evolve. Unlike most Evolution items, the Scroll is not consumed after use.
** Kubfu evolves into Urshifu Single Strike Style when trained in the [[Tower of Darkness]]. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Kubfu evolves into Urshifu Single Strike Style when exposed to the [[Scroll of Darkness]].
** Kubfu evolves into Urshifu Rapid Strike Style when trained in the [[Tower of Waters]]. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Kubfu evolves into Urshifu Rapid Strike Style when exposed to the [[Scroll of Waters]].
* {{p|Stantler}} evolves into {{p|Wyrdeer}} after using {{m|Psyshield Bash}} in the [[Move mastery|agile style]] at least 20 times. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Stantler cannot evolve (it is programmed to evolve when leveled up after using Psyshield Bash at least 20 times, but this Evolution method is disabled).
* {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Basculin|White-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}} evolves into {{p|Basculegion}} after losing at least 294 {{Stat#HP|HP}} from [[Recoil|recoil damage]], not counting damage that results in it fainting. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, White-Striped Basculin must level up after losing at least 294 HP from recoil damage in order to evolve.
* {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Qwilfish}} evolves into {{p|Overqwil}} after using {{m|Barb Barrage}} in the [[Move mastery|strong style]] at least 20 times. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (starting in Version 3.0.0), Hisuian Qwilfish evolves when leveled up while knowing Barb Barrage.
* {{p|Primeape}} evolves into {{p|Annihilape}} when leveled up after using {{m|Rage Fist}} at least 20 times.
 
===Can only evolve in other games===
{{p|Meltan}}, which first appeared in the core series games in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], cannot be evolved in the core series games. Instead, it can only be evolved in {{g|GO}}, where it can be evolved by pressing the "Evolve" button on Meltan's profile screen and spending 400 Meltan {{OBP|Candy|GO}}.
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy}} border: 2px solid #{{steel  color dark}}; background: #{{steel color}};"
|-
! colspan="3" | Candy in Pokémon GO
|-
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:808Meltan.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Meltan|{{steel color dark}}}}
| [[File:GO Meltan Candy artwork.png|40px|link=Candy (GO)]] + [[File:HOME GO icon.png|40px|link=Pokémon GO]]<br>400 {{color2|000|Candy (GO)|Meltan Candy}}<br><small>in {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}</small>
| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:809Melmetal.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Melmetal|{{steel color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}
 
==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness===
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, there is no time system:
 
* In Colosseum, Pokémon whose Evolution depends on the time cannot evolve.
* In XD, Evolutions that depend on the time of day instead depend on the [[Sun Shard]] and [[Moon Shard]].
 
==In the spin-off games==
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===Pokémon GO===
{{main|List of Pokémon by evolutionary line in Pokémon GO}}
In {{g|GO}}, the only way to evolve Pokémon is to press the "Evolve" button on that Pokémon's profile page. All Pokémon require the player spend a specific amount of their own {{OBP|Candy|GO}} to evolve them, but some have additional requirements.
 
Some Evolutions require an item in addition to the Candy cost. All Evolutions that require an [[Evolution item]] other than an [[Evolution stone]] (except {{p|Feebas}} and {{p|Clamperl}}) or [[Sun Stone]] to evolve in the core series require an item to be spent in Pokémon GO. For Evolutions introduced in Generation II, the item required is the same as in the core series. All [[cross-generational evolutions]] introduced in [[Generation IV]], except location-based Evolutions, require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to evolve. All Evolutions introduced in Generation V that require an Evolution stone in the core series (except a Sun Stone) require a [[Unova Stone]] in Pokémon GO; Generation V Evolutions that require a Sun Stone in the core series also require it in Pokémon GO.
 
From January 10, 2020 onward, certain Pokémon do not cost any Candy to evolve if they are traded. These Pokémon are {{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Boldore}}, {{p|Gurdurr}}, {{p|Karrablast}}, {{p|Shelmet}}, {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, and {{p|Phantump}}.
 
{{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, {{p|Happiny}} and {{p|Woobat}} cannot be evolved until the player has walked with them as [[Buddy Pokémon]] for a sufficient distance (the specific distance varies between species). This requirement is noted under the "Evolve" button.
 
For some species of Pokémon with branched Evolutions, there are multiple "Evolve" buttons, allowing the player to choose which Pokémon to evolve into. The different buttons may have different requirements, such as one button requiring an item while another does not.
 
Despite having branched Evolutions, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, and {{p|Clamperl}} only have a single button. Some of them have no indication of which Pokémon it will evolve into in most cases.
*Normally, if the player evolves Eevee, it will randomly evolve into one of {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}}. However, if the player meets a special requirement, the player can influence its Evolution.
**If the player is in range of a [[Mossy Lure Module]] or [[Glacial Lure Module]], Eevee will evolve into Glaceon or Leafeon, respectively. In this case, the Evolution button will indicate which Pokémon Eevee will evolve into.
**Once per nickname, if an Eevee has one of several special [[nickname]]s when evolved, it will evolve into a specific Pokémon. If the Eevee is nicknamed "{{DL|Eevee brothers|Rainer}}", "{{DL|Eevee brothers|Sparky}}", "{{DL|Eevee Brothers|Pyro}}", "[[Sakura]]", "{{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Tamao}}", "{{DL|Eevee users|Leafeon User Linnea|Linnea}}", "{{DL|Eevee users|Glaceon User Rea|Rea}}", or "{{DL|Eevee users|Sylveon User Kira|Kira}}" it will evolve into Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon, respectively. Once the player has evolved an Eevee using one of these nicknames, that nickname will no longer have any impact on Eevee's Evolution.
**If Eevee is currently the [[Buddy Pokémon]] and has obtained at least 2 Candy for the player, it will evolve into {{p|Espeon}} during Day Mode or {{p|Umbreon}} during Night Mode.
*The Pokémon {{p|Tyrogue}} evolves into depends on its highest {{IV}}. It will evolve into {{p|Hitmonlee}} if it is Attack, {{p|Hitmonchan}} if it is Defense, or {{p|Hitmontop}} if it is HP. Unless there is a tie, the Evolution button will indicate which Pokémon it will evolve into. If there is a tie, the tie is broken randomly.
*{{p|Wurmple}} evolves into either {{p|Silcoon}} or {{p|Cascoon}} at random.
*{{p|Clamperl}} evolves into either {{p|Huntail}} or {{p|Gorebyss}} at random.
 
===Pokémon Pinball series===
{{main|Evolution Item (Pinball)}}
In {{g|Pinball}} and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, once the Evolution Mode or Evo Mode starts and the player chooses a Pokémon to evolve, then three instances of the same {{OBP|Evolution Item|Pinball}} appear somewhere on the table, one at a time. The player is required to get the three repeated Evolution Items before the time runs up in order to evolve the chosen Pokémon. For instance, if the player attempts to evolve a {{p|Vulpix}} into {{p|Ninetales}}, they will be required to find three [[Fire Stone]]s on the table. Most available Pokémon evolve by [[experience]], which requires getting three "Ex" Evolution Items. If the Pokémon evolves by [[trade]] in the core series, then the player needs to get three [[Game Link Cable|Link Cable]] Evolution Items.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Evolution#In the TCG|Evolution → In the TCG}}
 
In the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, there are no different methods needed to evolve a {{TCG|Pokémon}}, but instead, all Pokémon evolve simply by placing an Evolution Pokémon on top of a Pokémon in play that it evolves into. For instance, if the player has a {{TCG|Ekans}} card in play, it evolves when a {{TCG|Arbok}} card is placed on top of it. There are multiple ways for that to occur.
 
Most commonly, Evolution Pokémon can be played from a player's [[hand]] to evolve a Pokémon. This cannot be done to evolve a Pokémon on the first turn of the game or on the same turn a Pokémon enters play. Evolving counts as entering play, so a Pokémon that has evolved or [[Devolution|devolved]] once during a turn cannot be evolved this way a second time.
 
The card {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pokémon Breeder|76}} from {{TCG|Base Set}} allows for a {{TCG|Stage 2 Pokémon}} in the hand to evolve from a {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} of the same evolutionary line, although only in situations where the Basic Pokémon is allowed to evolve. (Usually, but not always, this means Pokémon Breeder does not work on the first turn of the game or on a Basic Pokémon during the turn it enters play.) This effect essentially skips the {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}} of an evolutionary line and allows for a Stage 2 Pokémon to enter play a turn sooner than otherwise possible.
 
The card {{TCG|Rare Candy}} allows for the process of Evolution from hand to be sped up in some manner. Its effect was changed starting in {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}. Before that set, when played, Rare Candy allows a player to evolve a Basic Pokémon into either a Stage 1 Pokémon in their hand that evolves from that Pokémon, or a Stage 2 Pokémon in their hand of the same evolutionary line. This was allowed to occur even on the first turn of the game or on the same turn a Pokémon enters play. From Dark Explorers onward, an {{TCG|errata}} makes the card act nearly precisely the same way Pokémon Breeder from Base Set does, only allowing a Stage 2 Pokémon from hand to evolve from the Basic Pokémon of that evolutionary line following normal rules about evolving from the hand.
 
Some other {{TCG|Trainer card}}s, like {{TCG ID|XY|Evosoda|116}}, cause a Pokémon to evolve. Usually, they search another zone like the [[deck]] to find a card that evolves from the Pokémon being evolved. Most of these effects cannot evolve a Pokémon on the first turn of the game or on the same turn a Pokémon enters play, as per their own text, but a rare few cards such as {{TCG ID|Evolving Skies|Boost Shake|142}} and {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Wally's Training|89}} are allowed to. (Newer renditions of this effect explicitly say that they can be used on the first turn of the game or on the same turn a Pokémon enters play.)
 
Some {{TCG|attack}}s, {{TCG|Pokémon Power}}s, and {{TCG|Ability|Abilities}} can cause a Pokémon in play to evolve. It does not have to be the Pokémon using the attack, Pokemon Power, or Ability. These effects are usually not restricted by the current turn. Recurring examples of this are the Baby Evolution Poké-Power, the Ascension attack, and the Ultra Evolution attack. These effects usually ignore turn restrictions. Some of them allow for evolving into a Pokémon that does not normally evolve from the Pokémon that is evolving. One example of this is Baby Evolution allowing [[Baby Pokémon]] that are Basic Pokémon to evolve into their evolved forms that are also Basic Pokémon, even though Basic Pokémon do not evolve from any other Pokémon. Another example is that Ultra Evolution, which works like Rare Candy in that it allows a Basic Pokémon to evolve into the Stage 2 Pokémon of its evolutionary line.
 
Some cards reference methods of Evolution found in the core series, such as the {{OBP|Moon Stone|Vending S1}}, {{OBP|Dusk Stone|Unbroken Bonds 167}}, {{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Pancham|59}}, and {{TCG ID|XY|Inkay|74}}. Not all cards referencing methods of Evolution have an effect which evolves a Pokémon.
 
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#HeartGold & SoulSilver Series|HeartGold and SoulSilver Series]], the art for {{TCG|Pokémon}} that have evolved in the [[core series]] by either using an item, leveling up while holding an item, or being traded while holding an item included their respective [[Evolution item]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/heartgold-amp-soulsilver Pokémon.com]</ref>
 
The evolution procedure from the real-life card game is used in {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], [[Pokémon Play It!]], [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], {{g|Trading Card Game Online}}, and {{g|Trading Card Game Live}}.
 
==Trivia==
* {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and {{game|Scarlet and Violet|s}} are the only [[core series]] titles to have the methods of Evolution required for some included {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} be completely unavailable.
** Pokémon whose method of Evolution [[#At certain times|depends on the time]] ({{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}}) cannot be evolved into in FireRed and LeafGreen. While a {{p|Feebas}} traded in with the {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}} [[Contest condition|condition]] requirement already met can still evolve, there is no way to evolve one traded in without as that's its only method of Evolution and there is no way to affect Contest conditions in these games.
** Pokémon whose method of Evolution [[#In certain locations|depends on a specific location]] ({{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Probopass}}) cannot be evolved into in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
** Pokémon who debuted in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] whose previous Evolution has no form difference ({{p|Ursaluna}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, and {{p|Wyrdeer}}) cannot be evolved into in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
 
==References==
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==See also==
{{Methods of Evolution}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}


[[Category:Methods of Evolution|*]]
{{Project Sidegames notice}}


[[fr:Liste des Pokémon avec des évolutions spéciales]]
[[Category:Detective Pikachu Returns]]
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Pokémon Unity Lab ポケモン共生研究所
Pokémon Symbiosis Research Institute
"Wild Missingno. appeared!"
Map description: {{{mapdesc}}}
Location: Ryme City
Region: Unknown
Generations: IX

Location of Pokémon Unity Lab in Unknown.
Pokémon world locations

Pokémon Unity Lab (Japanese: ポケモン共生研究所 Pokémon Symbiosis Research Institute) is a laboratory located in Ryme City in the game Detective Pikachu Returns. Before the events of Detective Pikachu Returns, the lab was closed after a berserk Pokémon rampage caused by R resulted in the death of Emma Myers. However the lab opened secretly as a base for Unitas headed by Howard Myers and Charles Merloch. The basement floors are destroyed after the battle between Merloch and Mewtwo.

Geography

Founding of the Pokémon Unity Lab. Left to right: Jessica Myers, Emma Myers, Howard Myers, and Charles Merloch.

The Pokémon Unity Lab is a large complex of buildings which rises up to four storeys above ground and five basement floors below. Tim, Pikachu and Rachel explore the exterior before finding a hole in the wall which allows them to enter the locked unused building. They find a section which had been walled off, which allows the team to enter the basement floors after destroying the false concrete wall.

The five basement floors make up the headquarters of Unitas, divided operationally into the Management Team located on B1, the Operations Team on B2 and B3, and the Research Team on B4 and B5. The five levels can be accessed with an elevator which requires the use of a card pass, or stairs which are locked with a passcode which is updated monthly.

Exterior

The Pokémon Unity Lab's exterior is mostly empty as Unitas does not use the lab's main entrances to access the building. The exterior is maintained by a janitor and his Garbodor. A hole in the wall allows Tim, Pikachu and Rachel to access the building.

First floor

The lab lobby is the only location on the first floor explored by Tim. The lobby is seen to be in disrepair, trashed after the events of R. A section had been walled up with concrete to prevent access to the basement floors.

B1

B1 consists of two rooms. Tim, Pikachu and Rachel save a dehydrated Wooper in one of these rooms before finding the passcode to access the stairs to B2.

B2

B2 consists of an open research area housing a machine used to analyze meteorites, followed by two large storage areas. The first storage area is filled with many containers which need to be navigated with the assistance of Pangoro. The second is guarded by a Dusknoir user the influence of a Control Cube.

B3

B3 consists of two detainment rooms and a storage room. The detainment rooms contain several Pokémon used to experiment Control Cubes. One of these rooms contained a Hariyama, which had partially destroyed the floor. Tim, Pikachu and Rachel use this weakened point in the floor after opening the hole up further with the assistance of an Excadrill.

B4

B4 consists of an open research space, which opens up to Merloch's lab. The door to Merloch's lab is initially broken, requiring missing gears to function, which Tim fixes with the help of a Klink. A second door inside his lab leads to a deeper lab containing several high-tech equipment. This second secret lab is not present on the floor plan.

The left side of B4 contain several storage rooms, requiring the assistance of Galarian Darmanitan to get passed multiple crates.

B1 floor plan B2 floor plan B3 floor plan B4 floor plan

B5

B5 of the Unity Lab.

The layout of B5 is vastly different from the other floors, and is one large single room with Merloch's fusion machine. The climax of the game, including uncovering the truth of Merloch's plans to Howard Myers, Merloch's fusion with Deoxys, and Merloch's battle against Mewtwo take place here.

Pokémon

Exterior


Diglett

Tangela

Garbodor

B1


Electrode

Wooper

B2


Dusknoir

B3


Hariyama

Excadrill

Corviknight

Cramorant

B4


Klink

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢共生研究所
Mandarin 宝可梦共生研究所
French Laboratoire de l'Unité Pokémon
German Pokémon-Unity-Labor
Italian Laboratorio Unione Pokémon
Korean 포켓몬 공생 연구소 Poketmon Gongsaeng Yeonguso
Spanish Laboratorio para la Unidad con los Pokémon
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