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[[Image:Branched_evolution.png|250px|thumb|Gloom's [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched]] [[evolution family|evolutionary line]] as demonstrated in the anime: both of Gloom's potential evolutions require an evolutionary stone.]]
{{samename|item whose Japanese name translates to Evolution Stone|Eviolite}}
An '''evolutionary stone''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|進化の石|しんかのいし}}''' ''Evolution stone'') is a stone-like [[item]] that radiates a mysterious energy that causes some [[Pokémon (species)|species of Pokémon]] to [[evolution|evolve]]. Another stone, the Everstone, is different in that radiates a type of energy that prevents evolution in the holder regardless of its species, but cannot prevent evolution by evolutionary stone other than the Oval Stone.
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[[File:Evolution Stone Evolution anime.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Gloom}}'s [[List of Pokémon with branched Evolutions|branched]] [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] as demonstrated in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'': both of Gloom's potential evolved forms require an Evolution stone.]]
An '''Evolution stone''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|進化|しんか}}の{{ruby||いし}}''' ''Evolution stone'') is a type of [[Evolution item]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. They can be used to [[Evolution|evolve]] certain Pokémon to their final evolutionary stage. As of [[Generation VIII]], there are 10 available Evolution stones, which are used by 42 Pokémon species.


Evolutionary stones may be used at any time, and cause instant evolution in the Pokémon they are used on, which cannot be canceled. With the exception of the Oval Stone and Everstone, which must be held for their effects to take place, all evolutionary stones are applied directly to the Pokémon. All stones that cause evolution in a Pokémon, including the Oval Stone, are consumed upon that Pokémon's evolution.
==Terminology==
In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Evolution stones are referred to as "element <sc>Stones</sc>". In [[Pokémon Stadium]], they are referred to as "elemental stones". {{p|Eevee}}'s [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] often refer to them as "element stones". In {{B2W2}}, they are referred to as "Evolution Stones". Starting in {{g|X and Y}}, they have consistently been referred to as "Evolution stones"; however, in one {{g|HOME}} mission they are capitalized as "Evolution Stones" instead.


The use of a stone is seen by many to be "forced" evolution, especially by the main characters of the anime, as the Pokémon is not in charge of its own transformation. Many Pokémon that result from a stone-based evolution also have vastly different [[level]]-up [[move|learnset]]s than their pre-evolutionary forms, with several learning no moves after evolution at all.
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', they are usually referred to as "Evolution stones" (although the capitalization in subtitles varies). However, in the ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' episode ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', they are instead referred to as "Evolutionary stones".


==List of stones==
In ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex]]'', they are referred to as "Evolutionary Stones".<ref>''"A handful of Pokémon require an '''Evolutionary Stone''' to evolve."'' (page 5)</ref>
{{Item
 
|name=Fire Stone
==List of Evolution stones==
|jp=ほのおのいし
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{items color light}}; border:3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|jpt=Fire Stone
! class="unsortable" |
|gen=I
! Name
|bag=Items
! Debut<br>Gen.
|sell=1050
! class="unsortable" | Applicable Pokémon
|buyable=yes
|-
|effect=Causes {{p|Vulpix}} to evolve into {{p|Ninetales}}.<br>Causes {{p|Growlithe}} to evolve into {{p|Arcanine}}.<br>Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Flareon}}.
| {{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}}
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
| [[Fire Stone]]
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
| style="background: #{{Gen I color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}'''
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.
|
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.
*Causes {{p|Vulpix}} to evolve into {{p|Ninetales}}
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
*Causes {{p|Growlithe}} to evolve into {{p|Arcanine}}
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Mystery Gift]], [[Schoolboy]] Alan{{sup|C}} ([[Route 36]])
*Causes {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} to evolve into {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Arcanine}}
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], [[Fiery Path]]
*Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Flareon}}
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]], [[Mt. Ember]]
*Causes {{p|Pansear}} to evolve into {{p|Simisear}}
|locxd=[[S.S. Libra]], [[Gateon Port]]
*Causes {{p|Capsakid}} to evolve into {{p|Scovillain}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Fuego Ironworks]], held by [[Hayley's trades#Vulpix|Hayley's Vulpix]], [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup|Pt}}, [[Stark Mountain]]{{sup|Pt}}
|-
|lochgss=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Schoolboy]] Alan ([[Route 36]]), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}, {{pw|Warm Beach}}
| {{Bag/s|Water Stone|SV}}
<!--|locmdrb=[[Fiery Field]]
| [[Water Stone]]
|locranch=[[Hayley's trades|Hayley's]] {{p|Vulpix}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}'''
|locwalker={{pw|Warm Beach}}
|
|locmdtds=[[Wondermail]] reward, [[Kecleon Shop]] ([[Mystifying Forest]], [[Lake Afar]], [[Midnight Forest]]-->
*Causes {{p|Poliwhirl}} to evolve into {{p|Poliwrath}}
}}
*Causes {{p|Shellder}} to evolve into {{p|Cloyster}}
{{Item
*Causes {{p|Staryu}} to evolve into {{p|Starmie}}
|name=Water Stone
*Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Vaporeon}}
|jp=みずのいし
*Causes {{p|Lombre}} to evolve into {{p|Ludicolo}}
|jpt=Water Stone
*Causes {{p|Panpour}} to evolve into {{p|Simipour}}
|gen=I
|-
|bag=Items
| {{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}}
|sell=1050
| [[Thunder Stone]]
|buyable=yes
| style="background: #{{Gen I color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}'''
|effect=Causes {{p|Poliwhirl}} to evolve into {{p|Poliwrath}}.<br>Causes {{p|Shellder}} to evolve into {{p|Cloyster}}.<br>Causes {{p|Staryu}} to evolve into {{p|Starmie}}.<br>Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Vaporeon}}.<br>Causes {{p|Lombre}} to evolve into {{p|Ludicolo}}.
|
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
*Causes {{p|Pikachu}} to evolve into {{p|Raichu}} (outside of [[Alola]]) or {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} (in Alola)
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
*Causes {{p|Magneton}} to evolve into {{p|Magnezone}} ([[Generation VIII]]+)
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear light blue.
*Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Jolteon}}
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear, light blue.
*Causes {{p|Nosepass}} to evolve into {{p|Probopass}}{{sup/8|LA}}{{sup/9|SV}}
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
*Causes {{p|Eelektrik}} to evolve into {{p|Eelektross}}
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Mystery Gift]], [[Fisher]] Tully{{sup|C}} ([[Route 42]])
*Causes {{p|Charjabug}} to evolve into {{p|Vikavolt}}{{sup/8|SwSh}}{{sup/9|SV}}
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], [[Abandoned Ship]]
*Causes {{p|Tadbulb}} to evolve into {{p|Bellibolt}}
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]], [[Seafoam Islands]]
|-
|locxd=[[Phenac Stadium]], [[Gateon Port]]
| {{Bag/s|Leaf Stone|SV}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Route 213]], [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup|Pt}}
| [[Leaf Stone]]
|lochgss=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Fisherman]] Tully ([[Route 42]]), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Fr}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}'''
<!--|locmdrb=[[Northwind Field]]
|
|locmddst=[[Wondermail]] reward, [[Kecleon Shop]] ([[Mystifying Forest]], [[Lake Afar]], [[Midnight Forest]]
*Causes {{p|Gloom}} to evolve into {{p|Vileplume}}
|locwalker=[[Beyond the Sea]]-->
*Causes {{p|Weepinbell}} to evolve into {{p|Victreebel}}
}}
*Causes {{p|Exeggcute}} to evolve into {{p|Exeggutor}} (outside of [[Alola]]) or {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}} (in Alola)
{{Item
*Causes {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Voltorb}} to evolve into {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Electrode}}
|name=Thunderstone
*Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Generation VIII]]+)
|jp=かみなりのいし
*Causes {{p|Nuzleaf}} to evolve into {{p|Shiftry}}
|jpt=Thunder Stone
*Causes {{p|Pansage}} to evolve into {{p|Simisage}}
|gen=I
|-
|bag=Items
| {{Bag/s|Moon Stone|SV}}
|sell=1050
| [[Moon Stone]]
|buyable=yes
| style="background: #{{Gen I color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}'''
|effect=Causes {{p|Pikachu}} to evolve into {{p|Raichu}}.<br>Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Jolteon}}.
|
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
*Causes {{p|Nidorina}} to evolve into {{p|Nidoqueen}}
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
*Causes {{p|Nidorino}} to evolve into {{p|Nidoking}}
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
*Causes {{p|Clefairy}} to evolve into {{p|Clefable}}
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
*Causes {{p|Jigglypuff}} to evolve into {{p|Wigglytuff}}
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
*Causes {{p|Skitty}} to evolve into {{p|Delcatty}}
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Lass]] Dana{{sup|C}} ([[Route 38]])
*Causes {{p|Munna}} to evolve into {{p|Musharna}}
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], [[New Mauville]]
|-
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
| {{Bag/s|Sun Stone|SV}}
|locxd=[[Gateon Port]]
| [[Sun Stone]]
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Sunyshore City]], [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup|Pt}}
| style="background: #{{Gen II color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation II|II}}'''
|lochgss=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Lass]] Dana ([[Route 38]]), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}
|
}}
*Causes {{p|Gloom}} to evolve into {{p|Bellossom}}
{{Item
*Causes {{p|Sunkern}} to evolve into {{p|Sunflora}}
|name=Leaf Stone
*Causes {{p|Cottonee}} to evolve into {{p|Whimsicott}}
|jp=リーフのいし
*Causes {{p|Petilil}} to evolve into {{p|Lilligant}} (outside of [[Hisui]]) or {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Lilligant}} (in Hisui)
|jpt=Leaf Stone
*Causes {{p|Helioptile}} to evolve into {{p|Heliolisk}}
|gen=I
|-
|bag=Items
| {{Bag/s|Shiny Stone|SV}}
|sell=1050
| [[Shiny Stone]]
|buyable=yes
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}'''
|effect=Causes {{p|Gloom}} to evolve into {{p|Vileplume}}<br>Causes {{p|Weepinbell}} to evolve into {{p|Victreebel}}.<br>Causes {{p|Exeggcute}} to evolve into {{p|Exeggutor}}.<br>Causes {{p|Nuzleaf}} to evolve into {{p|Shiftry}}.
|
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
*Causes {{p|Togetic}} to evolve into {{p|Togekiss}}
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
*Causes {{p|Roselia}} to evolve into {{p|Roserade}}
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.
*Causes {{p|Minccino}} to evolve into {{p|Cinccino}}
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.
*Causes {{p|Floette}} to evolve into {{p|Florges}}
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|-
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Picnicker]] Gina{{sup|C}} ([[Route 34]])
| {{Bag/s|Dusk Stone|SV}}
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], {{rt|119}}
| [[Dusk Stone]]
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}'''
|locxd=[[Cipher Lab]]
|
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Floaroma Meadow]]
*Causes {{p|Murkrow}} to evolve into {{p|Honchkrow}}
|lochgss= [[Viridian Forest]], [[Bill's grandfather]], [[Picnicker]] Gina ([[Route 34]]), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}
*Causes {{p|Misdreavus}} to evolve into {{p|Mismagius}}
}}
*Causes {{p|Lampent}} to evolve into {{p|Chandelure}}
{{Item
*Causes {{p|Doublade}} to evolve into {{p|Aegislash}}
|name=Moon Stone
|-
|jp=つきのいし
| {{Bag/s|Dawn Stone|SV}}
|jpt=Moon Stone
| [[Dawn Stone]]
|gen=I
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}'''
|bag=Items
|
|sell=1050
*Causes male {{p|Kirlia}} to evolve into {{p|Gallade}}
|effect=Causes {{p|Nidorina}} to evolve into {{p|Nidoqueen}}.<br>Causes {{p|Nidorino}} to evolve into {{p|Nidoking}}.<br>Causes {{p|Clefairy}} to evolve into {{p|Clefable}}.<br>Causes {{p|Jigglypuff}} to evolve into {{p|Wigglytuff}}.<br>Causes {{p|Skitty}} to evolve into {{p|Delcatty}}.
*Causes female {{p|Snorunt}} to evolve into {{p|Froslass}}
|tcg=Clefairy (Secret Wonders 83)
|-
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
| {{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}}
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
| [[Ice Stone]]
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
| style="background: #{{Gen VII color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=7 | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VII|VII}}'''
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
|
|locrby={{rt|2}}, [[Mt. Moon]], {{OBP|Rocket Hideout|Celadon City}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
* Causes {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}} to evolve into Alolan {{p|Sandslash}}
|locgsc=[[Tohjo Falls]], [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Mom]], [[Mt. Moon Square]]{{dotw|Mo}}
* Causes Alolan {{p|Vulpix}} to evolve into Alolan {{p|Ninetales}}
|locrse=[[Meteor Falls]], held by {{wild|Lunatone}}
* Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Glaceon}}{{sup/8|SwShLA}}{{sup/9|SV}}
|locfrlg={{rt|2}}, [[Mt. Moon]], {{OBP|Rocket Hideout|Celadon City}}, {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, held by {{wild|Clefairy}}
* Causes Galarian {{p|Darumaka}} to evolve into Galarian {{p|Darmanitan}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Lunatone}} and {{wild|Clefairy}}
* Causes {{p|Crabrawler}} to evolve into {{p|Crabominable}}{{sup/9|SV}}
|lochgss=[[Tohjo Falls]], [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Mom]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Mt. Moon Square]]{{dotw|Mo}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|We}}
* Causes {{p|Cetoddle}} to evolve into {{p|Cetitan}}
}}
|}
{{Item
 
|name=Sun Stone
==In the core series games==
|jp=たいようのいし
Using an Evolution stone on an appropriate Pokémon causes it to evolve instantly, consuming the Evolution stone. This process cannot be stopped by pressing the B button.
|jpt=Sun Stone
 
|gen=II
Many Pokémon that result from a stone-based Evolution can no longer learn new moves by [[level]]ing up, unlike their pre-evolved form. Those Pokémon may have the opportunity to learn one or two moves exclusive to the evolved form by level-up but otherwise will have no new moves to learn. Starting in Generation VIII, however, the Pokémon that this apply to may instead learn the moves their pre-Evolution could learn at the [[Move Reminder]], gaining access to all of the previous form's level up moves regardless of level. Some Pokémon are encouraged to use an evolutionary stone on early as their moves learned by level up may significantly change compared to their pre-evolved form rather than losing the prospect of learning new moves. This is more common within Evolution by stone that alters the Pokémon's type upon Evolution although this is not always the case.
|bag=Items
 
|sell=1050
===Acquisition===
|effect=Causes {{p|Gloom}} to evolve into {{p|Bellossom}}.<br>Causes {{p|Sunkern}} to evolve into {{p|Sunflora}}.
{{Incomplete|section|Scarlet and Violet locations}}
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
 
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
In most games, players can acquire Evolution stones through both finite (i.e. one-time) and repeatable methods. Finite methods typically involve finding Evolution stones while exploring, including as [[Item#Hidden items|hidden items]]. Repeatable methods can include purchasing from a shop, completing certain challenges, or interacting with specific NPCs. Multiple Evolution stones can often be acquired in a single location through these repeatable methods.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.
 
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.
The tables below are (non-exhaustive) lists of Evolution stone acquisition methods across different [[generation]]s.
|locgsc=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize
 
|locrse=[[Mossdeep City]], held by {{wild|Solrock}}
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color}}"
|locfrlg=[[Ruin Valley]]
|+ style="text-align: left" | '''Game-specific acquisition methods'''
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Valor Lakefront]], held by {{wild|Solrock}}
|-
|lochgss=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Fr}}
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}" width=75px | Generation
}}
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" width=75px | Games
{{Item
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|10px}}" width=750px | Acquisition methods
|name=Shiny Stone
|-
|jp=ひかりのいし
! style="background: #{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}
|jpt=Light Stone
| {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev1}}
|gen=IV
| style="text-align: left" |
|bag=Items
* The [[Fire Stone]], [[Water Stone]], [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]], & [[Leaf Stone]] can be purchased from the [[Celadon Department Store]].
|sell=1050
* A limited number of [[Moon Stone]]s can be found in various locations: {{rt|2|Kanto}}, [[Mt. Moon]], [[Rocket Hideout]], & the [[Pokémon Mansion]].
|effect=Causes {{p|Togetic}} to evolve into {{p|Togekiss}}.<br>Causes {{p|Roselia}} to evolve into {{p|Roserade}}.
|-
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It shines with a dazzling light.
! style="background: #{{johto color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation II|II}}
|locdppt=[[Iron Island]], {{rt|228}}, {{a|Pickup}}
| {{gameabbrev2}}
|lochgss=[[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}, [[National Park]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Bird Keeper]] Josh
| style="text-align: left" |
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
* [[Bill's grandfather]] gives players a Fire, Water, Thunder, and Leaf Stone (once each) when shown a Pokémon that evolves using that stone.
}}
* These stones are also available via [[Mystery Gift]].
{{Item
* The Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, & Leaf Stone are all available as gifts from {{pkmn|trainers}} once players have their [[Pokégear#Phone|phone numbers]].{{sup/2|C}}
|name=Dusk Stone
* Moon Stones can be found at [[Mt. Moon Square]].{{dotw|Mo}}{{sup/t|N}}
|jp=やみのいし
* When {{jo|Mom}} saves {{PDollar}}15000 of the player's money, she buys them a Moon Stone for {{PDollar}}3000 to be picked up at a [[Poké Mart]].
|jpt=Dark Stone
* The first-place prize for the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] is a [[Sun Stone]].
|gen=IV
|-
|bag=Items
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
|sell=1050
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
|effect=Causes {{p|Murkrow}} to evolve into {{p|Honchkrow}}.<br>Causes {{p|Misdreavus}} to evolve into {{p|Mismagius}}.
| style="text-align: left" |
|tcg=Murkrow (Secret Wonders 95)
* Players can exchange a [[Shard]] with the [[Treasure Hunter]] for the corresponding Evolution stone:
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as dark as dark can be.
** A [[Red Shard]] for a Fire Stone;
|locdppt=[[Galactic Warehouse]], {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Wayward Cave]]{{sup|Pt}}, {{a|Pickup}}
** A [[Blue Shard]] for a Water Stone;
|lochgss=[[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Fr}}{{dotw|Sa}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Cerulean Cave]]
** A [[Yellow Shard]] for a Thunderstone; or
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
** A [[Green Shard]] for a Leaf Stone.
}}
|-
{{Item
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|name=Dawn Stone
| style="text-align: left" |
|jp=めざめいし
* The Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, & Leaf Stone can be purchased from the [[Celadon Department Store]].
|jpt=Awakening Stone
* A Sun Stone can be found in the [[Ruin Valley]] in the [[Sevii Islands]].
|gen=IV
|-
|bag=Items
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
|sell=1050
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|effect=Causes male {{p|Kirlia}} to evolve into {{p|Gallade}}.<br>Causes female {{p|Snorunt}} to evolve into {{p|Froslass}}.
| style="text-align: left" |
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It sparkles like eyes.
* Players can dig up Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunderstones, Leaf Stones, Moon Stones, and Sun Stones from the [[Underground]].
|locdppt={{rt|212}}{{sup|Pt}}, {{rt|225}}, [[Mt. Coronet]], {{a|Pickup}}
* Players can find a Fire Stone, Water Stone, and Thunderstone hidden in the [[Solaceon Ruins]].{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Fr}}{{dotw|Sa}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Mt. Silver]]
|-
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
}}
| style="text-align: left" |
{{Item
* [[Bill's grandfather]] gives players a Fire, Water, Thunder, and Leaf Stone (once each) when shown a Pokémon that evolves using that stone.
|name=Oval Stone
* When {{jo|Mom}} saves {{PDollar}}10,000 of the player's money, she buys them a Moon Stone <!-- amount unknown-->to be picked up at a [[Poké Mart]].
|jp=まんまるいし
* After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the first prize for the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] is a random Evolution stone or an [[Oval Stone]].
|jpt=Round Stone
* Players can purchase Evolution stones from the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]'s {{DL|Pokéathlon Dome|Athlete Shop}}. The specific stones available depend on the [[day of the week]].
|gen=IV
|-
|bag=Items
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{unova color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
|sell=1050
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|effect=If held, causes {{p|Happiny}} to evolve into {{p|Chansey}} when leveled up during the day.
| style="text-align: left" |
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is shaped like an egg.
* Players can find Evolution stones in {{DL|phenomenon|dust cloud}}s.
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Happiny}} and {{wild|Chansey}}
* Players can choose between a Fire Stone, Water Stone, and Leaf Stone on [[Castelia City]]'s {{DL|Castelia City|Thumb Pier}}.
|lochgss=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, held by {{wild|Chansey}}
* Evolution stones are among the possible items that can appear in [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}} (for purchase) and [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}} (as findable items).
}}
|-
{{Item
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|name=Everstone
| style="text-align: left" |
|jp=かわらずのいし
* Players can find Evolution stones in {{DL|phenomenon|dust cloud}}s.
|jpt=Unchanging Stone
* Players can purchase Evolution stones in [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}} or [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}} on [[day of the week|weekdays]].
|gen=II
** The Thunderstone, Fire Stone, Dusk Stone, and Dawn Stone can be purchased in Black City.
|bag=Items
** The Leaf Stone, Water Stone, and Shiny Stone can be purchased in White Forest.
|sell=100
* Players can purchase the Fire Stone, Water Stone, Leaf Stone, and Thunderstone with [[Battle Point|BP]]s at the [[Battle Subway]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
|effect=If held, prevents a Pokémon from evolving.
* Players can obtain Evolution stones from [[Join Avenue]]'s {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}.
|effect2=If held in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] by {{tt|a female Pokémon or Ditto|Does not work if the parent comes from a game in a different language}}, Pokémon bred will have a 50% chance of having the nature of the holder.{{sup|E}}<br>If held in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] by {{tt|either parent|Does not work if the parent comes from a game in a different language}}<ref>[http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=5667076 Everstone breeding working on males] - PokéCommunity forums</ref>, Pokémon bred will have a 50% chance of having the nature of the holder.{{sup|DPPt}}{{sup|HGSS}}  
* Players can obtain Evolution stones from certain [[Hidden Grotto]]s.
|descgsc=Stops evolution. (HOLD)
|-
|descrse=A wondrous stone & a hold item that prevents evolution.
! rowspan=2 style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VI|VI}}
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon is prevented from evolving.
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. The Pokémon holding this peculiar stone is prevented from evolving.
| style="text-align: left" |
|locgsc=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] second prize, [[Bill's grandfather]], held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}
* Players can purchase Fire Stones, Water Stones, and Leaf Stones from [[Lumiose City]]'s {{DL|Vernal Avenue|Stone Emporium}}.
|locrse=[[Granite Cave]], {{wild|Geodude}}, {{wild|Graveler}}
* Fire Stones, Water Stones, Leaf Stones, and Thunder Stones can be obtained by breaking the Spiky rock 2 [[natural object]].
|locfrlg=[[Rock Tunnel]] [[Pokémon Center]] (Oak's aide), held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}
* All Evolution stones are available as rewards from {{DL|Super Training|Secret Super Training}}.
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}
* In the [[PokéMileage Club]], all Evolution stones are available as rewards from {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Balloon Popping}} and can be brought into the game.
|lochgss=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] second prize, [[Bill's grandfather]], held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}
|-
}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* Players can exchange a [[Shard]] with the [[Treasure Hunter]] for the corresponding Evolution stone: a Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, or Leaf Stone.
* All Evolution stones are available as rewards from {{DL|Super Training|Secret Super Training}}.
* All Evolution stones are available as rewards from [[Inver]] for performing well in [[Inverse Battle]]s with him once per day.
* In the [[PokéMileage Club]], all Evolution stones are available as rewards from {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Balloon Popping}} and can be brought into the game.
* Players can obtain Evolution stones by using the "Pick up stones" skill of a {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}} in a [[Secret Base]].
|-
! rowspan=3 style="background: #{{alola color}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VII|VII}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* Players can purchase Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunder Stones, and Leaf Stones from {{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}} in [[Konikoni City]].
* All Evolution stones can be found on {{DL|Poké Pelago|Isle Aphun}}'s ''Path for Brilliant-Stone Hunting!'' and ''Path for Interesting-Item Hunting!''.
* Wild {{p|Jigglypuff}} have a 5% chance of holding a Moon Stone.
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* Players can purchase Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunder Stones, and Leaf Stones from {{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}} in [[Konikoni City]].
* All Evolution stones can be found on {{DL|Poké Pelago|Isle Aphun}}'s ''Path for Brilliant-Stone Hunting!'' and ''Path for Interesting-Item Hunting!''.
* Players can receive either a Fire Stone, Water Stone, or Thunder Stone at [[Paniola Ranch]].
* Wild {{p|Jigglypuff}} have a 5% chance of holding a Moon Stone.
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* The Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, & Ice Stones can be purchased from the [[Celadon Department Store]].
* They are sometimes found by the {{player}}'s {{pkmn2|walking}} {{type|Rock}} Pokémon on certain rocks in caves. These rocks can be checked daily. The item received is not determined until it is picked up, so what the item is can be affected by resetting.
* Unlike in the Generation I games, these stones can also be found in various places around Kanto, such as the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} (Fire Stone) and the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} (Thunder Stone).
* Moon Stones can be found as a hidden item, which may regenerate daily, in Mt. Moon and in the {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s room.
|-
! rowspan=3 style="background: #{{galar color}}; {{roundybl|10px}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VIII|VIII}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* Upon first visiting the [[Lake of Outrage]], Evolution stones can be found at the bases of the stones encircling a [[Pokémon Den]]. Only one of each stone can be present, and not all stones will be available at once. A new set of stones appears after 24 hours.
** However, Moon & Sun Stones cannot be found this way.
* The [[Digging Duo]] can unearth Evolution stones, with different stones available to each brother:
** The skill brother can unearth the Dawn, Dusk, Ice, Moon, Shiny, & Sun Stones.
** The stamina brother can unearth any Evolution stone.
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* Players can dig up Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunder Stones, Leaf Stones, Moon Stones, and Sun Stones from the [[Grand Underground]].
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| style="{{roundybr|10px}}; text-align: left" |
* Players can purchase Evolution stones from [[Ginter]] at [[Ginkgo Guild]] Cart in [[Jubilife Village]]. However, it is not guaranteed he will have any in stock at any given time.
* They can also purchase them from the Trading Post in exchange for [[Merit Point]]s.
* They may also appear as random drops in [[space-time distortion]]s.
|}
 
 
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color}}"
|+ style="text-align: left" | '''Other acquisition methods'''
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}" width=150px | Stone
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|10px}}" width=750px | Acquisition methods
|-
! style="background: #{{moon color light}}" | {{color2|000|Moon Stone|Moon}}
| style="text-align: left" |
* Beginning in [[Generation II]], Moon Stones can be held by {{wild|Clefairy}}. Clefairy in Generation II have a 2% chance of holding Moon Stones, and Clefairy in later generations have a 5% chance.
** [[List of Pokémon by wild held item#Cleffa|Wild]] {{p|Cleffa}} (beginning in Generation IV) & {{wild|Clefable}} (beginning in Generation V) can also be found holding Moon Stones, with the same odds as Clefairy.
* Beginning in Generation III, wild {{p|Lunatone}} have a 5% chance of holding Moon Stones.
|-
! style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundybl|10px}}" | {{color2|000|Sun Stone|Sun}}
| style="{{roundybr|10px}}; text-align: left" |
* Beginning in Generation III, {{wild|Solrock}} have a 5% chance of holding Sun Stones.
|}
 
===Artwork===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{moon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:RG Moon Stone.png|100px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Moon Stone}}
|}{{-}}
 
====Underground====
This is artwork of the items as seen in the [[Sinnoh]] [[Underground]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Fire Stone.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Water Stone.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Thunder Stone.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Fire Stone}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Stone}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Thunder Stone|Thunderstone}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Leaf Stone 1.png]][[File:Mine Leaf Stone 2.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{moon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Moon Stone 1.png]][[File:Mine Moon Stone 2.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{sun color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Sun Stone.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Leaf Stone}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Moon Stone}}
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Sun Stone}}
|}{{-}}
 
====Grand Underground====
This is artwork of the items as seen in the Sinnoh [[Grand Underground]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Fire Stone BDSP.png|64px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Water Stone BDSP.png|64px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Thunder Stone BDSP.png|64px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Fire Stone}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Stone}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Thunder Stone}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Leaf Stone 1 BDSP.png|64px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{moon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Moon Stone 1 BDSP.png|64px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{sun color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Sun Stone BDSP.png|64px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Leaf Stone}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Moon Stone}}
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Sun Stone}}
|-
|}
 
====Global Link====
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Global Link]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="95px" height="90px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fire Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Water Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Thunder Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Leaf Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{moon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Moon Stone Sprite.png|x55px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Fire Stone}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Water Stone}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Thunder Stone}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Leaf Stone}}
| style="background: #{{moon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{moon color dark}}|Moon Stone}}
|-
| width="95px" height="90px" style="background: #{{sun color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sun Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{morning color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Shiny Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{night color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dusk Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{Day color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dawn Stone Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background: #{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Ice Stone Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Sun Stone}}
| style="background: #{{morning color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Shiny Stone}}
| style="background: #{{night color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{night color dark}}|Dusk Stone}}
| style="background: #{{Day color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Day color dark}}|Dawn Stone}}
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Ice Stone}}
|}{{-}}
 
==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon XD===
In {{Pokémon XD}}, a Sailor at [[Gateon Port]] will give the player either a [[Fire Stone]], [[Water Stone]], [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]], [[Sun Shard]], or [[Moon Shard]] (of the player's choice).
 
===Pokémon Conquest===
In [[Pokémon Conquest]], Evolution stones are required to evolve certain Pokémon. They can be purchased from the {{DL|Pokémon Conquest|traveling merchant}}. [[Keiji]] gives the player a [[Fire Stone]], a [[Water Stone]], and a [[Thunder Stone]] during the main story.
 
===Pokémon Dream Radar===
In [[Pokémon Dream Radar]], after catching {{p|Thundurus}}, the player can obtain Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunderstones, and Leaf Stones. These items can be transferred to {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
 
===Pokémon GO===
In [[Pokémon GO]], there are three Evolution stones: the [[Sun Stone]], [[Sinnoh Stone]], and [[Unova Stone]]. The latter two stones are unique to Pokémon GO. Starting at [[Trainer level]] 10, Players can obtain these stones, along with other [[Evolution item#Pokémon GO|Evolution item]]s, as rare rewards from opening [[Gift]]s and spinning [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Players can also receive Sun Stones as the guaranteed Evolution item from spinning PokéStops or Gyms seven days in a row. Evolution stones are also available as rewards from certain [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks, and [[Sinnoh Stone]]s and [[Unova Stone]]s are potential rewards for [[Field Research|Research Breakthrough]]s.
 
The Sun Stone is required to evolve the same Pokémon as in other media.
 
The [[Sinnoh Stone]] is used to evolve most Pokémon into their [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|cross-generational Evolutions]] that were introduced in  [[Generation IV]]. The exceptions are the Pokémon that require special [[Lure Module]]s instead of Evolution Stones: {{p|Magneton}} and {{p|Nosepass}} (which require a [[Magnetic Lure Module]] to evolve), and {{p|Eevee}} (which requires a [[Mossy Lure Module]] to evolve into {{p|Leafeon}} or a [[Glacial Lure Module]] to evolve into {{p|Glaceon}}).
 
The [[Unova Stone]] is used to evolve [[Generation V]] Pokémon that evolve using any Evolution stone in other media, except a Sun Stone.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{sun color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:GO Sun Stone.png|100px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:GO Sinnoh Stone.png|100px]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:GO Unova Stone.png|100px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{sun color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sun color dark}}|Sun Stone}}
| style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh Stone}}
| style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova Stone}}
|}{{-}}
 
==In the animated series==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Large Moon Stone.png|thumb|250px|A giant Moon Stone in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', Evolution stones do not seem to be required for Evolution as they are in the games. [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Victreebel|James's second Weepinbell]] evolved without a Leaf Stone in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]''. The same occurred to [[Melvin]]'s {{p|Exeggcute}} in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', where [[Leaf Forest]] causes Exeggcute who enter there to evolve into {{p|Exeggutor}}. In addition, Pokémon that evolve via proximity of Evolution stones apparently seem to control their evolutionary urges and physically touch the stone without evolving, as evidenced by Pikachu whacking away the Thunder Stone when refusing to evolve the first time, as well as a Clefairy holding onto a Moon Stone for prolonged periods of time before delivering it to the larger Moon Stone without evolving.
 
====[[Original series]]====
The first Evolution stone to appear in the series was Moon Stone in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. A giant Moon Stone appeared deep within [[Mt. Moon]], being worshiped by a group of {{p|Clefairy}} who lived there. It was soon stolen by {{TRT}}, and ultimately ended up being blown up; the shards from the shattered giant Moon Stone rained down on the Clefairy and caused some of them to evolve into {{p|Clefable}}. In this episode, the characters speculated that the Moon Stone was how various Pokémon—Clefairy in particular—arrived in the Pokémon world. Another giant Moon Stone was later seen in the same location in ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''.
 
In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] gives {{Ash}} a Thunder Stone so that he could evolve [[Ash's Pikachu|his Pikachu]] in order to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]. Pikachu, however, refused the offer. Ash kept the Thunder Stone in case Pikachu ever wanted to evolve; however, in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', a similar scenario occurred and Pikachu still refused to evolve. Seeing his determination to not evolve, {{TRT}} stole the stone, planning to sell it.
 
The remaining [[Generation I]] Evolution stones debuted in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' as part of a collection held by the [[Eevee brothers]]. Additionally, two of the Eevee brothers offered a Fire Stone and Thunder Stone to {{an|Brock}} and {{Ash}} to evolve their respective {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and Pikachu, though both refused.
 
The [[Leaf Forest]] appeared in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', which was a reported hotbed of Leaf Stones. The radiation from these stones in the forest was so strong that it caused [[Melvin]]'s {{p|Exeggcute}} to evolve.
 
A fake Leaf Stone, made by Team Rocket, appeared in ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', where the discovery of its nature as a fake was central to the episode.
 
A real Leaf Stone first appeared at the very end of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. With it, the {{p|Exeggcute}} that had been following [[Misty's Togepi]] evolved into an {{p|Exeggutor}}.
 
In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', a set of Leaf Stones was offered as the prize for winning the [[Grass Tournament]]. Although Team Rocket tried to steal the stones, they were eventually won by [[Ephraim]]. He planned on using to evolve [[Ephraim's parents|his parents]]' Pokémon.
 
Ash won a Sun Stone in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] during ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', later using it to evolve a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Sunkern}} in ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]''.
 
A set of Fire Stones played an important role in ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones!]]'', where [[Ramona]] and [[Keegan]] had been tasked with delivering them to be used as prizes for the competitors of a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon competition. During the delivery, Team Rocket stole the stones, requiring Ash and {{ashfr}} to help retrieve them.
 
Both a Leaf Stone and a Sun Stone appeared in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' during an explanation of the [[List of Pokémon with branched Evolutions|branch]] in {{p|Gloom}}'s [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]].
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
In ''[[AG067|Go Go Ludicolo!]]'', a Water Stone appeared in a fantasy.
 
In ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]'', a Water Stone belonging to [[Samantha]] appeared, which Brock's Lombre used to evolve into {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}}. This is the first time that a main character's Pokémon evolves via Evolution stone onscreen, although it is likely that [[James's Victreebel|James's Weepinbell]] was evolved using a Leaf Stone prior to ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
 
A Moon Stone appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]'', evolving [[Dr. Abby]]'s Skitty into a Delcatty.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
{{an|Professor Oak}} gave a Water Stone to a wild Lombre in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]''.
 
A Dusk Stone was central to the plot of ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'', where [[Rhyanna]] and {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}} searched for one to evolve their respective Pokémon. They eventually found one, and decided to have a {{pkmn|battle}} to settle which one of them would get to use it.


==In the anime==
[[Ursula]] used a Fire Stone and a Water Stone to evolve her two Eevee in ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'', making them a Flareon and Vaporeon, for use in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
[[File:Large Moon Stone.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Ash, Misty, Brock, and Seymour watch as Clefairy dance about a giant Moon Stone.]]
Evolutionary stones are showcased somewhat rarely in the anime, as only a relative few Pokémon are able to evolve by using them. Despite this, they were among the earliest of items to have been showcased in the anime, appearing as early as ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where a rather large Moon Stone appeared deep within [[Mt. Moon]]. It was being worshipped by a group of {{p|Clefairy}} who lived there, and was soon stolen by Team Rocket and ended up being blown up. The shards from it, however, rained down on the Clefairy and caused some of them to evolve.


The second appearance of an evolutionary stone occurred in ''[[EP014|The Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where the Thunderstone was introduced. This was likewise the first opportunity that a Pokémon belonging to a member of the main cast was given to evolve by stone. [[Ash's Pikachu]], however, refused the offer, intending to beat [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} as a Pikachu.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
Ash had to find a Thunder Stone as part of a scavenger hunt during the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''. He came across a young man in possession of one who tried to toss it to him from a long distance. The Thunder Stone nearly came in contact with Pikachu but he jumped out of the way just in time leaving Ash to catch it.


The remaining Generation I evolutionary stones made their debut in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', as part of a collection held by the [[Eevee brothers]]. Additionally, two of the Eevee brothers offered a Fire Stone and Thunderstone to [[Brock]] and {{Ash}}, respectively, to evolve their {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and Pikachu, though both refused.
''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'' featured all Evolution stones available as of [[Generation V]]. Several Eevee were shown to evolve into Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon using the required stones.


A forest that appeared in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'' was a reported hotbed of Leaf Stones, and the radiation from these stones in the forest was so strong as to induce evolution in [[Melvin]]'s {{p|Exeggcute}}, which proceeded to cause chaos by hypnotizing a horde of other Exeggutor.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
A Thunder Stone appeared in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'' as a part of {{an|Clemont}}'s explanation of how Pokémon Evolution works, Pikachu's Evolution into Raichu working as an example of stone-induced Evolution.


A fake Leaf Stone, made by Team Rocket, appeared in ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', where the discovery of its nature as a fake was central to the episode. A real Leaf Stone finally appeared at the very end of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. With it, the {{p|Exeggcute}} that had been following [[Misty's Togepi]] around evolved into {{p|Exeggutor}}.
A full set of Evolution stones was seen on display in a stone shop in [[Geosenge Town]] in ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]''. In addition, an unnamed Trainer used a Sun Stone purchased from the shop to evolve his {{p|Helioptile}} into {{p|Heliolisk}}. Clemont revealed that he had also used a Sun Stone to evolve his own Helioptile into {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}.


Ash won a Sun Stone in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] during ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', later using it to evolve a {{p|Sunkern}} in ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]''.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
A Moon Stone appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', where it was revealed that {{an|Lusamine}} had used one to evolve her Clefairy into a {{TP|Lusamine|Clefable}}.


Fire Stones played an important role in ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones]]'', where they were intended to be delivered to a stadium to be used as a prize for competitors there.
An [[Ice Stone]] was first seen in ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]'', where [[Sophocles's Charjabug]] found one while helping to fix up a cave inhabited by a group of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}, revealing that the cave was in fact an Ice Stone mine where Sandshrew gather to evolve. The leader of the Sandshrew pack, a {{pkmn2|giant}} Sandshrew, touched the stone and proceeded to evolve into an Alolan {{p|Sandslash}}. Later, after exiting the cave, Charjabug was revealed to have found another Ice Stone, which {{an|Sophocles}} gave to {{an|Lillie}}. She asked [[Snowy]] if it wanted to use the stone to evolve, but Snowy didn't feel ready for it yet, so Lillie decided to hold on to the stone in case Snowy ever changed its mind.


Both the Leaf Stone and Sun Stone appear in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' as a demonstration of the [[list of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branch]] in {{p|Gloom}}'s [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary line]].
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Multiple Thunder Stones appeared in [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], where multiple wild Pikachu were digging them up in a valley in order to evolve. One was found by [[Goh]]'s newly {{pkmn2|caught}} Pikachu, who gave it to her Trainer. Later, Goh used the Stone to evolve his Pikachu into {{TP|Goh|Raichu}} in order to help defeat Team Rocket.


The Water Stone appears in ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]'' and is used by [[Brock's Lombre]] to evolve into Ludicolo. This is the first time that a main character's Pokémon evolves via an evolutionary stone on-screen, although it is likely that [[James's Weepinbell]] was evolved by way of a Leaf Stone prior to ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]] gave Goh a Leaf Stone he had found. Goh immediately used the stone to evolve his Exeggcute into {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor}}.


A Moon Stone appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]'' evolving [[Dr. Abby]]'s Skitty into a Delcatty.
In ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]'', staff members of the [[Eevee Evolution Lab]] tried to use a Fire Stone and a Thunder Stone on an {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} to evolve her, but both attempts failed.


In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', {{an|Dawn}} used an Everstone on her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to prevent it from evolving.
In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', [[Chloe]] received a Water Stone from [[Kiley]]. She asked her Eevee if she wanted to use it, but she decided not to evolve yet. Another Water Stone appeared in a flashback in the same episode, used by Kiley to evolve his own Eevee into Vaporeon.


[[Professor Oak]] gave a Water Stone to a wild Lombre in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', while a Dusk Stone was central to the plot of ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''.
In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', [[Harmony]] and {{OBP|Billy|JN098}} attempted to use a Fire Stone and a Thunder Stone, respectively, to evolve their Eevee partners. However, they accidentally dropped the stones onto the wrong Eevee, causing them to evolve into opposite forms than what they had intended. They attempted to correct the mistake with the spare stones they had, but the stones had no effect on the already-evolved Pokémon. At the end of the episode, they gave their spare stones to Chloe.


[[Ursula]] used a Fire Stone and a Water Stone to evolve her two Eevee in [[DP174]], making them a Flareon and Vaporeon, for use in the Grand Festival.
Multiple Moon Stones appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]'', where a group of Clefairy used them in an Evolution ritual.


Strangely, evolutionary stones do not seem to be ''required'' for evolution in the anime as they are in the games. [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Victreebel|James's second Weepinbell]] evolved without a Leaf Stone in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' At You, Elekid]]'', though this may just be an example of [[anime physics]].
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP187|Sun Stone|Ash's Pokédex|The Sun Stone enables evolution in several Pokémon, changing Gloom into {{tt|Vileplume|error, supposed to be Bellossom}} and changing Sunkern into Sunflora.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Pyro brother.jpg|Pyro backed by a Fire Stone in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers!]]''
File:Fire Stone BW135.png|A Fire Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Water stone.png|A Water Stone in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]''
File:Water Stone BW135.png|A Water Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Thunderstone.png|Ash's Thunderstone in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
File:Thunder Stone BW135.png|A Thunder Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Leaf Stone anime.png|A Leaf Stone in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''
File:Leaf Stone BW135.png|A Leaf Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Moonstone.png|Seymour inspects a Moon Stone in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''
File:Moon Stone BW135.png|A Moon Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Sunstone.png|Ash holds the Sun Stone he won in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''
File:Sun Stone BW135.png|A Sun Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Dusk Stone anime.png|The Dusk Stone in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''.
File:Shiny Stone BW135.png|A Shiny Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Everstone anime.png|The Everstone that Dawn gave to Piplup in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''
File:Dusk Stone BW135.png|A Dusk Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Dawn Stone BW135.png|A Dawn Stone in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]''
File:Ice Stone anime.png|An Ice Stone in ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In the Pokémon Adventures manga==
==In the manga==
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], a Moon Stone is first mentioned by [[Professor Oak]] in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' as a rock with a moon-shaped inscription that boosts a Pokémon's power immensely. In the next round, ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', [[Team Rocket]] searches for one in [[Mt. Moon]], however it is {{adv|Red}} who finds it. Later on, Red uses this Moon Stone to evolve {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefairy}}. [[Poli|Red's Poliwhirl]] later evolves into a {{p|Poliwrath}} with the help of a Water Stone when he falls in the water.
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Evolutionary stones EToP.png|thumb|250px|Evolution stones in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
In ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}, {{an|Professor Oak}}, and [[Bill]] witnessed a {{p|Clefairy}} Evolution ceremony involving a large Moon Stone.
 
The focus of the chapter ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]'' was Evolution stones. {{an|Misty}} hoped to buy a Water Stone for her {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} in [[Stone Town]], a town on Dream Island where all the Evolution stones in the Pokémon world come from. However, she couldn't afford one, remarking that an inexpensive one might make the Evolution go bad.
 
Misty was later given a Water Stone by [[Mikey]], who was being pressured to join the "[[Knights of the E Stone]]", a club which requires members to own a Pokémon evolved by an Evolution stone. By battling club members, Ash and Mikey proved to the club leaders that Pokémon which have evolved by Evolution stone are not necessarily superior to their unevolved counterparts.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Evolution stones Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Evolution stones in Pokémon Adventures]]
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
A Moon Stone was first mentioned by {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' as a rock with a crescent moon-shaped indentation that boosts a Pokémon's power immensely. In [[PS007|the next chapter]], [[Team Rocket]] searched for one in [[Mt. Moon]]. However, it was {{adv|Red}} who eventually found it. In ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'', Red used his Moon Stone to evolve {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefairy}}, Clefy, into a {{p|Clefable}} in order to fight {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}} during the [[Silph Co.]] showdown with Team Rocket.
 
In ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'', {{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Poliwhirl}}, [[Poli]], was able to evolve into a {{p|Poliwrath}} with the help of a Water Stone when they were thrown into the water in {{ci|Vermilion}} Harbor, although the cause of his Evolution wasn't revealed until the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}.
 
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
In ''[[PS058|The Kindest Tentacruel]]'', the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]] told {{adv|Yellow}} about a legend of an underwater dome at the bottom of Vermilion Harbor, housing a set of Evolution stones which, unlike normal stones, did not disappear after making a Pokémon evolve, allowing them to be used repeatedly. The cause of Poli's Evolution into Poliwrath had been one of these said stones, proving the legend to be true. Yellow was later led to the dome by a wild {{p|Tentacruel}}, finding a Leaf Stone in it, but the Fire, Thunder, and Water Stones were missing. Later, it was revealed that {{adv|Giovanni}} had given them to Red so he could freely evolve and [[Devolution|devolve]] his [[Vee|Eevee]].
 
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS172|The Last Battle VI]]'', {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Sunkern}}, {{DL|Gold (Adventures)|Sunbo}} evolved into a {{p|Sunflora}} due to the [[harsh sunlight]] made by her usage of {{m|Sunny Day}} reflecting off the rocks near [[Ilex Forest]] and replicating the Sun Stone's effects.
 
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS189|Mowing Down Ludicolo]]'', [[Shelly]] used a Water Stone to evolve her {{p|Lombre}} into a {{p|Ludicolo}} while battling against {{adv|Sapphire}}'s Pokémon.
 
In ''[[PS194|Guile from Mawile]]'', {{adv|Ruby}}'s {{p|Skitty}}, [[Kiki]], evolved into a {{p|Delcatty}} due to being exposed to one of {{Steven}}'s Moon Stones.


In the {{chap|Yellow}} chapter, {{adv|Yellow}} finds a Leaf Stone in Vermilion Harbor, but the Fire, Thunder, and Water Stones are missing. Later, it is revealed [[Giovanni]] gave them to Red so he could evolve his Eevee.
In ''[[PS196|Ring Ring Goes Beldum]]'', Steven was shown to have a Leaf Stone and another Moon Stone. In addition, he also found a Sun Stone while he and Ruby escaped from a group of wild {{p|Mawile}} in [[Granite Cave]].
 
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS288|Give It Your Best, Blastoise]]'', during the battle against the {{adv|Deoxys}} Duplicates, {{adv|Green}} evolved her {{p|Jigglypuff}}, [[Jiggly]], and her {{p|Nidorina}}, Nido, into {{p|Wigglytuff}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}}, respectively, using two Moon Stones.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS417|Leaping Past Lopunny]]'', a Shiny Stone and Dawn Stone were seen amongst the rare stones that Steven had found during his stay in [[Sinnoh]].
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS445|Dealing With A Koffing Fit]]'', {{adv|Silver}}'s {{p|Murkrow}} evolved into a {{TP|Silver|Honchkrow}} due to gaining experience while holding a Dusk Stone, which had been given to Silver by Green.
 
In ''[[PS453|All About Arceus II]]'', [[Lance]] gave {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}}, [[Togebo]], a Shiny Stone, allowing him to evolve into a {{p|Togekiss}} in ''[[PS459|All About Arceus VIII]]'' immediately after evolving into a {{p|Togetic}}.
 
===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
In ''[[PS519|Triple Threat]]'', [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] used a Leaf Stone, Fire Stone, and Water Stone to evolve their {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, {{TP|Chili|Pansear}}, and {{TP|Cress|Panpour}} into {{p|Simisage}}, {{p|Simisear}}, and {{p|Simipour}}, respectively, during their battle against the [[Shadow Triad]].
 
In ''[[PS522|Homecoming]]'', it was revealed that {{adv|Black}}'s {{p|Munna}}, [[Musha]], evolved into a {{p|Musharna}} using a Moon Stone received from [[Caitlin]].
 
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS596|Metagross Investigates]]'', {{adv|Sapphire}}'s Kirly evolved into a {{p|Gallade}} due to a Dawn Stone hitting him while training with [[Rara]], who had evolved into a {{p|Gardevoir}}. Later, Steven found another Dawn Stone on the ground.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Moon Stone Adventures.png|A Moon Stone in the {{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}
Evolutionary stones Adventures.png|A Water Stone, Fire Stone, Thunder Stone, and Leaf Stone in the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}
Moon Stone RS Adventures.png|A Moon Stone in the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}
Sun Stone Adventures.png|A Sun Stone in the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}
Moon Stone FRLG Adventures.png|Two Moon Stones in the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}
Odd Keystone Adventures.png|A Shiny Stone and Dawn Stone in the {{MangaArc|Platinum}}
Razor Claw Dusk Stone Adventures.png|A Dusk Stone in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
Shiny Stone Adventures.png|A Shiny Stone in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
Dawn Stone Adventures.png|A Dawn Stone in the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
In ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Pikachu}} used a Thunder Stone to evolve itself into a {{p|Raichu}} before Satoshi left to challenge the [[Elite Four]].
 
<gallery>
Thunder Stone Zensho.png|A Thunder Stone in Pokémon Zensho
</gallery>
 
==In the TCG==
{{Incomplete|section|list of all cards with Evolution stones in art?}}
The [[Moon Stone]] and [[Dusk Stone]] are featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. The [[Moon Stone (Vending S1)|Moon Stone]] searches the player's [[deck]] to find a {{TCG|Colorless}} [[Evolution|Evolution card]] and puts it into their [[hand]]. The [[Dusk Stone (Unbroken Bonds 167)|Dusk Stone]] searches the deck for a {{TCG|Mismagius}}, {{TCG|Honchkrow}}, {{TCG|Chandelure}}, or {{TCG|Aegislash}} that evolves from a {{TCG|Pokémon}} in play, then evolves that Pokémon into the Pokémon that was searched for. Dusk Stone evolves Pokémon regardless of normal turn restrictions and can even search for {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. All eligible Pokémon for its effect evolve by using a Dusk Stone in the core series.
 
The Moon Stone and the Dusk Stone appear on certain Pokémon cards as held items. These held items work in the same fashion as [[Pokémon Power|Poké-Bodies]], in that the effect the item provides is active whenever the Pokémon is in play.
 
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 using an an Evolution stone includes the Evolution stone. <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/heartgold-amp-soulsilver Pokémon.com]</ref>
 
The following is a list of cards named after or including an Evolution stone.
 
{{cardlist/header|Evolution stone cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vending|Moon Stone|S1}}|type=Trainer|jpsetlink=Vending Machine cards|jpset=Expansion Sheet 1}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Unbroken Bonds|Dusk Stone|167}}|type=Item|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=167/214|jpset=Double Blaze|jprarity=U|jpnum=084/095}}
{{cardlist/div|Pokémon cards with Evolution stones as held items|Trainer}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Clefairy|83}}{{tt|*|Moon Stone}}|type=Colorless|enset=Secret Wonders|enrarity=Common|ennum=83/132|jpsetlink=Secret Wonders|jpset=Shining Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Murkrow|95}}{{tt|*|Dusk Stone}}|type=Darkness|enset=Secret Wonders|enrarity=Common|ennum=95/132|jpsetlink=Secret Wonders|jpset=Shining Darkness|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/div|Pokémon cards with Evolution stones in their artwork|Trainer}}
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* So far, only {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} evolve when exposed to a Fire Stone or Thunderstone, only {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} evolve when exposed to a Dusk Stone, and only {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} evolve when exposed to a Dawn Stone.
* In the [[Generation I]] [[core series]] games, due to {{DL|List of battle glitches in Generation I|Evolution stone bypassing|a glitch}}, Pokémon that would normally require an Evolution stone to evolve may also evolve after leveling up in battle, if the player had sent out a specific Pokémon in the same battle it leveled up.
* The Moon Stone, Leaf Stone, and Water Stone are the only stones introduced in one generation that evolve Pokémon introduced in a later generation.
* No Pokémon that has evolved from exposure to an Evolution stone is capable of evolving again.
* Of the original five evolutionary stones, the Thunderstone sees the least use, with only two Pokémon species that evolve using it.
* Despite the fact that the [[Oval Stone]] is sorted along with other Evolution stones in all core series games since its introduction, it is not an Evolution stone. Only in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} can it be used directly on a Pokémon to evolve it like other Evolution Stones; in all other games it can only cause Evolution as a [[held item]]. As such, the Oval Stone is the only Evolution item with "Stone" in its English name which is not an Evolution stone.
* All evolutionary stones introduced after [[Generation I]] can only evolve, at most, two species.
* Each [[generation]] after the first one either introduces new applications for previously introduced Evolution stones or introduces at least one new Evolutionary stone but never does both at the same time: Generations III, V, VI, VIII, and IX do the former and Generations II, IV, and VII do the latter.
* Of all {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone}}, only {{p|Eevee}} and {{p|Gloom}} can use multiple ones; together they can use any of the stones introduced before [[Generation IV]] except for the Moon Stone.
* The [[Leaf Stone]] is the only Evolution stone that cannot be sold to the {{DL|Item maniac|ore maniac}} in {{2v2|Black|White}}. This was corrected in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
* Only four Pokémon that evolve by stone can evolve using another method: {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Kirlia}}, and {{p|Snorunt}}.
* The [[Dawn Stone]] is the only stone that triggers Evolution in Pokémon of a specific [[gender]], and both Pokémon that evolve with it have gender-specific Evolutions.
* Only {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon evolve using the Leaf Stone and Sun Stone, and both Pokémon that evolve using the Sun Stone evolve into pure Grass-types.
* The {{wp|Sunstone|Sun Stone}} and {{wp|Moonstone (gemstone)|Moon Stone}} share their names with actual {{wp|gemstones}}.
* The Oval Stone is the only evolutionary stone that must be held by the Pokémon, instead of used directly on it, to induce evolution. Thus, it works more like a [[Razor Claw]] or [[Razor Fang]] in functionality.
* The [[Sinnoh Pokédex]] is the only [[regional Pokédex]] to not include any Pokémon compatible with the [[Sun Stone]].
* Of all the Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone, only {{p|Happiny}} is able to evolve further.
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, it is also the only one to not include any Pokémon compatible with the [[Fire Stone]] or the [[Water Stone]].
* All Pokémon that evolve with the Fire Stone and Thunderstone are in the {{egg3|Ground}}, all the Pokémon that evolve with the Leaf and Sun Stones are in the {{egg3|Plant}}, and all the Pokémon that evolve with the Shiny Stone are in the {{egg3|Fairy}}.
** It is also the only one to not include any Pokémon compatible with the [[Leaf Stone]]. Although {{p|Eevee}}, which is included in Platinum, would later become compatible with the Leaf Stone in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, it is still not in any Sinnoh-based game.
* Both Pokémon that evolve with Shiny Stone evolve into Pokémon with a red right appendage and a blue left appendage.
* There are cases where an Evolution stone is available but not usable on any available Pokémon without trading:
* [[Generation III]] is the only [[generation]] in which no new evolutionary stones have been introduced.
** In {{game|LeafGreen}}, due to the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#FireRed_and_LeafGreen|unavailability]] of the {{p|Oddish}} and {{p|Sunkern}} lines, the [[Sun Stone]] cannot be used on any Pokémon.
* Through a glitch in the Generation I games, Pokémon can be evolved without the use of a stone, provided that the player has sent out the correct Pokémon in the same battle that a Pokémon that evolves using a stone levels up.
** In {{game|Platinum}}, due to the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Diamond.2C_Pearl.2C_and_Platinum|unavailability]] of the {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Misdreavus}} lines, the [[Dusk Stone]] cannot be used on any Pokémon.
** In {{game|Black}}, due to the [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#White_Forest|unavailability]] of the {{p|Ralts}} and {{p|Snorunt}} lines, the [[Dawn Stone]] cannot be used on any Pokémon. The same applies in {{game|White}} if Ralts ends up not appearing at [[White Forest]].
* {{p|Gloom}} and {{p|Eevee}} are the only Pokémon compatible with more than one Evolution stone in the same form.
** {{p|Vulpix}} as a species is compatible with two different Evolution stones, but each [[Regional form|form]] is only compatible with a single stone.
* [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] are the first core series games not to feature all Evolution stones available in their generation.
** They are also the first core series games not to include the [[Sun Stone]], [[Shiny Stone]], Dusk Stone, and Dawn Stone since their introduction.


== References ==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
|zh_yue=進化之石 ''{{tt|Jeunfa-jī Sehk|}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>進化石 ''{{tt|Jeunfa Sehk|Evolution Stone}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, manga}}
|zh_cmn=進化之石 / 进化之石 ''{{tt|Jìnhuà-zhī Shí|}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>進化石 / 进化石 ''{{tt|Jìnhuà Shí|Evolution Stone}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series, manga}}
|da=Udviklingssten <!--DP139, BW135, XY031-->
|nl=Evolutionaire steen ([[DP139]])<br>Evolutiesteen ([[BW135]], [[XY031]])
|fi=Kehityskivi <!--DP139, BW135-->
|fr=Pierre d’Évolution <!--DP139, BW135, XY031-->
|de=Element-Stein ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})<br>Evolutionsstein ({{gen|IV}})<br>Entwicklungsstein ({{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}})
|id=Batu evolusi <!--XY031-->
|it=Pietre elemento ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})<br>Pietre evolutive ({{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}<!--LGPE-->)<br>Pietre per l'evoluzione ({{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}<!--SMUSUM-->)
|ko=진화에 필요한 돌 ''Jinhwa-e Piryohan Dol'' ({{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}<!--SMUSUM-->)<br>진화의 돌 ''Jinhwa-ui Dol'' ({{gen|VII}}<!--LGPE-->)
|no=Evolusjonsstein ([[DP139]], [[XY012]], [[XY031]])<br>Utviklingsstein ([[BW135]])
|pl=Kamień Ewolucyjny
|pt_br=Pedra de Evolução ([[BW135]], [[PS085]]-present)<br>Pedra evolucionária ([[DP139]], [[XY031]], [[PS058]])
|ro=Piatră evoluție <!--DP139-->
|ru=Эволюционные камень ''Evolyutsionnyye kamen''' ([[DP139]], [[XY031]])<br>Камень эволюция ''Kamen' evolyutsiya'' ([[BW135]])
|es_la=Piedra evolutiva ([[DP139]])<br>Roca evolutiva ([[BW135]], [[XY031]])
|es_eu=Piedra elemental ({{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}})<br>Piedras de evolución ({{gen|IV}})<br>Piedra Evolutiva ({{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}})
|sv=Utvecklingssten ([[DP139]], [[XY031]])<br>Utvecklings-sten ([[BW135]])
|tr=Evrim taşı <!--XY031-->
|th=หินวิวัฒนาการ ''Hin Wiwatnakan'' <!--XY031-->
|vi=Đá tiến hóa
}}
 
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==See also==
* [[Sweet Apple]]
* [[Tart Apple]]
* [[Chipped Pot]]
* [[Cracked Pot]]
* [[Auspicious Armor]]
* [[Malicious Armor]]
* [[Oval Stone]]
* [[Everstone]]
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If you were looking for the item whose Japanese name translates to Evolution Stone, see Eviolite.

Gloom's branched evolutionary line as demonstrated in Pokémon the Series: both of Gloom's potential evolved forms require an Evolution stone.

An Evolution stone (Japanese: 進化(しんか)(いし) Evolution stone) is a type of Evolution item introduced in Generation I. They can be used to evolve certain Pokémon to their final evolutionary stage. As of Generation VIII, there are 10 available Evolution stones, which are used by 42 Pokémon species.

Terminology

In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen, Evolution stones are referred to as "element Stones". In Pokémon Stadium, they are referred to as "elemental stones". Eevee's Pokédex entries often refer to them as "element stones". In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they are referred to as "Evolution Stones". Starting in Pokémon X and Y, they have consistently been referred to as "Evolution stones"; however, in one Pokémon HOME mission they are capitalized as "Evolution Stones" instead.

In Pokémon the Series, they are usually referred to as "Evolution stones" (although the capitalization in subtitles varies). However, in the Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episode A Faux Oak Finish!, they are instead referred to as "Evolutionary stones".

In Pokémon Gold and Silver: Complete Pokédex, they are referred to as "Evolutionary Stones".[1]

List of Evolution stones

Name Debut
Gen.
Applicable Pokémon
Fire Stone Fire Stone I
Water Stone Water Stone I
Thunder Stone Thunder Stone I
Leaf Stone Leaf Stone I
Moon Stone Moon Stone I
Sun Stone Sun Stone II
Shiny Stone Shiny Stone IV
Dusk Stone Dusk Stone IV
Dawn Stone Dawn Stone IV
Ice Stone Ice Stone VII

In the core series games

Using an Evolution stone on an appropriate Pokémon causes it to evolve instantly, consuming the Evolution stone. This process cannot be stopped by pressing the B button.

Many Pokémon that result from a stone-based Evolution can no longer learn new moves by leveling up, unlike their pre-evolved form. Those Pokémon may have the opportunity to learn one or two moves exclusive to the evolved form by level-up but otherwise will have no new moves to learn. Starting in Generation VIII, however, the Pokémon that this apply to may instead learn the moves their pre-Evolution could learn at the Move Reminder, gaining access to all of the previous form's level up moves regardless of level. Some Pokémon are encouraged to use an evolutionary stone on early as their moves learned by level up may significantly change compared to their pre-evolved form rather than losing the prospect of learning new moves. This is more common within Evolution by stone that alters the Pokémon's type upon Evolution although this is not always the case.

Acquisition

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In most games, players can acquire Evolution stones through both finite (i.e. one-time) and repeatable methods. Finite methods typically involve finding Evolution stones while exploring, including as hidden items. Repeatable methods can include purchasing from a shop, completing certain challenges, or interacting with specific NPCs. Multiple Evolution stones can often be acquired in a single location through these repeatable methods.

The tables below are (non-exhaustive) lists of Evolution stone acquisition methods across different generations.

Game-specific acquisition methods
Generation Games Acquisition methods
I RGBY
RBY
II GSC
III RSE
FRLG
IV DPPt
  • Players can dig up Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunderstones, Leaf Stones, Moon Stones, and Sun Stones from the Underground.
  • Players can find a Fire Stone, Water Stone, and Thunderstone hidden in the Solaceon Ruins.Pt
HGSS
V BW
B2W2
VI XY
ORAS
  • Players can exchange a Shard with the Treasure Hunter for the corresponding Evolution stone: a Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, or Leaf Stone.
  • All Evolution stones are available as rewards from Secret Super Training.
  • All Evolution stones are available as rewards from Inver for performing well in Inverse Battles with him once per day.
  • In the PokéMileage Club, all Evolution stones are available as rewards from Balloon Popping and can be brought into the game.
  • Players can obtain Evolution stones by using the "Pick up stones" skill of a Secret Pal in a Secret Base.
VII SM
  • Players can purchase Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunder Stones, and Leaf Stones from Olivia's jewelry shop in Konikoni City.
  • All Evolution stones can be found on Isle Aphun's Path for Brilliant-Stone Hunting! and Path for Interesting-Item Hunting!.
  • Wild Jigglypuff have a 5% chance of holding a Moon Stone.
USUM
  • Players can purchase Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunder Stones, and Leaf Stones from Olivia's jewelry shop in Konikoni City.
  • All Evolution stones can be found on Isle Aphun's Path for Brilliant-Stone Hunting! and Path for Interesting-Item Hunting!.
  • Players can receive either a Fire Stone, Water Stone, or Thunder Stone at Paniola Ranch.
  • Wild Jigglypuff have a 5% chance of holding a Moon Stone.
PE
  • The Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, & Ice Stones can be purchased from the Celadon Department Store.
  • They are sometimes found by the player's walking Rock-type Pokémon on certain rocks in caves. These rocks can be checked daily. The item received is not determined until it is picked up, so what the item is can be affected by resetting.
  • Unlike in the Generation I games, these stones can also be found in various places around Kanto, such as the Pokémon Mansion (Fire Stone) and the Power Plant (Thunder Stone).
  • Moon Stones can be found as a hidden item, which may regenerate daily, in Mt. Moon and in the Copycat's room.
VIII SwSh
  • Upon first visiting the Lake of Outrage, Evolution stones can be found at the bases of the stones encircling a Pokémon Den. Only one of each stone can be present, and not all stones will be available at once. A new set of stones appears after 24 hours.
    • However, Moon & Sun Stones cannot be found this way.
  • The Digging Duo can unearth Evolution stones, with different stones available to each brother:
    • The skill brother can unearth the Dawn, Dusk, Ice, Moon, Shiny, & Sun Stones.
    • The stamina brother can unearth any Evolution stone.
BDSP
  • Players can dig up Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunder Stones, Leaf Stones, Moon Stones, and Sun Stones from the Grand Underground.
LA


Other acquisition methods
Stone Acquisition methods
Moon
  • Beginning in Generation II, Moon Stones can be held by wild Clefairy. Clefairy in Generation II have a 2% chance of holding Moon Stones, and Clefairy in later generations have a 5% chance.
    • Wild Cleffa (beginning in Generation IV) & wild Clefable (beginning in Generation V) can also be found holding Moon Stones, with the same odds as Clefairy.
  • Beginning in Generation III, wild Lunatone have a 5% chance of holding Moon Stones.
Sun
  • Beginning in Generation III, wild Solrock have a 5% chance of holding Sun Stones.

Artwork

RG Moon Stone.png
Moon Stone


Underground

This is artwork of the items as seen in the Sinnoh Underground.

Mine Fire Stone.png Mine Water Stone.png Mine Thunder Stone.png
Fire Stone Water Stone Thunderstone
Mine Leaf Stone 1.pngMine Leaf Stone 2.png Mine Moon Stone 1.pngMine Moon Stone 2.png Mine Sun Stone.png
Leaf Stone Moon Stone Sun Stone


Grand Underground

This is artwork of the items as seen in the Sinnoh Grand Underground.

Mine Fire Stone BDSP.png Mine Water Stone BDSP.png Mine Thunder Stone BDSP.png
Fire Stone Water Stone Thunder Stone
Mine Leaf Stone 1 BDSP.png Mine Moon Stone 1 BDSP.png Mine Sun Stone BDSP.png
Leaf Stone Moon Stone Sun Stone

Global Link

These are artwork of the items as seen in the Pokémon Global Link.

Dream Fire Stone Sprite.png Dream Water Stone Sprite.png Dream Thunder Stone Sprite.png Dream Leaf Stone Sprite.png Dream Moon Stone Sprite.png
Fire Stone Water Stone Thunder Stone Leaf Stone Moon Stone
Dream Sun Stone Sprite.png Dream Shiny Stone Sprite.png Dream Dusk Stone Sprite.png Dream Dawn Stone Sprite.png Dream Ice Stone Sprite.png
Sun Stone Shiny Stone Dusk Stone Dawn Stone Ice Stone


In spin-off games

Pokémon XD

In Pokémon XD, a Sailor at Gateon Port will give the player either a Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, Sun Shard, or Moon Shard (of the player's choice).

Pokémon Conquest

In Pokémon Conquest, Evolution stones are required to evolve certain Pokémon. They can be purchased from the traveling merchant. Keiji gives the player a Fire Stone, a Water Stone, and a Thunder Stone during the main story.

Pokémon Dream Radar

In Pokémon Dream Radar, after catching Thundurus, the player can obtain Fire Stones, Water Stones, Thunderstones, and Leaf Stones. These items can be transferred to Black 2 and White 2.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, there are three Evolution stones: the Sun Stone, Sinnoh Stone, and Unova Stone. The latter two stones are unique to Pokémon GO. Starting at Trainer level 10, Players can obtain these stones, along with other Evolution items, as rare rewards from opening Gifts and spinning PokéStops or Gyms. Players can also receive Sun Stones as the guaranteed Evolution item from spinning PokéStops or Gyms seven days in a row. Evolution stones are also available as rewards from certain Field Research and Special Research tasks, and Sinnoh Stones and Unova Stones are potential rewards for Research Breakthroughs.

The Sun Stone is required to evolve the same Pokémon as in other media.

The Sinnoh Stone is used to evolve most Pokémon into their cross-generational Evolutions that were introduced in Generation IV. The exceptions are the Pokémon that require special Lure Modules instead of Evolution Stones: Magneton and Nosepass (which require a Magnetic Lure Module to evolve), and Eevee (which requires a Mossy Lure Module to evolve into Leafeon or a Glacial Lure Module to evolve into Glaceon).

The Unova Stone is used to evolve Generation V Pokémon that evolve using any Evolution stone in other media, except a Sun Stone.

GO Sun Stone.png GO Sinnoh Stone.png GO Unova Stone.png
Sun Stone Sinnoh Stone Unova Stone


In the animated series

Pokémon the Series

A giant Moon Stone in Pokémon the Series

In Pokémon the Series, Evolution stones do not seem to be required for Evolution as they are in the games. James's second Weepinbell evolved without a Leaf Stone in Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid. The same occurred to Melvin's Exeggcute in The March of the Exeggutor Squad, where Leaf Forest causes Exeggcute who enter there to evolve into Exeggutor. In addition, Pokémon that evolve via proximity of Evolution stones apparently seem to control their evolutionary urges and physically touch the stone without evolving, as evidenced by Pikachu whacking away the Thunder Stone when refusing to evolve the first time, as well as a Clefairy holding onto a Moon Stone for prolonged periods of time before delivering it to the larger Moon Stone without evolving.

Original series

The first Evolution stone to appear in the series was Moon Stone in Clefairy and the Moon Stone. A giant Moon Stone appeared deep within Mt. Moon, being worshiped by a group of Clefairy who lived there. It was soon stolen by Team Rocket, and ultimately ended up being blown up; the shards from the shattered giant Moon Stone rained down on the Clefairy and caused some of them to evolve into Clefable. In this episode, the characters speculated that the Moon Stone was how various Pokémon—Clefairy in particular—arrived in the Pokémon world. Another giant Moon Stone was later seen in the same location in A Real Cleffa-Hanger.

In Electric Shock Showdown, Nurse Joy gives Ash a Thunder Stone so that he could evolve his Pikachu in order to defeat Lt. Surge's Raichu. Pikachu, however, refused the offer. Ash kept the Thunder Stone in case Pikachu ever wanted to evolve; however, in Pika and Goliath!, a similar scenario occurred and Pikachu still refused to evolve. Seeing his determination to not evolve, Team Rocket stole the stone, planning to sell it.

The remaining Generation I Evolution stones debuted in The Battling Eevee Brothers as part of a collection held by the Eevee brothers. Additionally, two of the Eevee brothers offered a Fire Stone and Thunder Stone to Brock and Ash to evolve their respective Vulpix and Pikachu, though both refused.

The Leaf Forest appeared in The March of the Exeggutor Squad, which was a reported hotbed of Leaf Stones. The radiation from these stones in the forest was so strong that it caused Melvin's Exeggcute to evolve.

A fake Leaf Stone, made by Team Rocket, appeared in Make Room for Gloom, where the discovery of its nature as a fake was central to the episode.

A real Leaf Stone first appeared at the very end of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. With it, the Exeggcute that had been following Misty's Togepi evolved into an Exeggutor.

In The Grass Route, a set of Leaf Stones was offered as the prize for winning the Grass Tournament. Although Team Rocket tried to steal the stones, they were eventually won by Ephraim. He planned on using to evolve his parents' Pokémon.

Ash won a Sun Stone in the Bug-Catching Contest during The Bug Stops Here, later using it to evolve a wild Sunkern in Moving Pictures.

A set of Fire Stones played an important role in The Stolen Stones!, where Ramona and Keegan had been tasked with delivering them to be used as prizes for the competitors of a Fire-type Pokémon competition. During the delivery, Team Rocket stole the stones, requiring Ash and his friends to help retrieve them.

Both a Leaf Stone and a Sun Stone appeared in Whichever Way the Wind Blows during an explanation of the branch in Gloom's evolutionary line.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

In Go Go Ludicolo!, a Water Stone appeared in a fantasy.

In Once in a Mawile, a Water Stone belonging to Samantha appeared, which Brock's Lombre used to evolve into Ludicolo. This is the first time that a main character's Pokémon evolves via Evolution stone onscreen, although it is likely that James's Weepinbell was evolved using a Leaf Stone prior to The Breeding Center Secret.

A Moon Stone appeared in a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue?, evolving Dr. Abby's Skitty into a Delcatty.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Professor Oak gave a Water Stone to a wild Lombre in A Faux Oak Finish!.

A Dusk Stone was central to the plot of Try for the Family Stone!, where Rhyanna and Mitchell searched for one to evolve their respective Pokémon. They eventually found one, and decided to have a battle to settle which one of them would get to use it.

Ursula used a Fire Stone and a Water Stone to evolve her two Eevee in Last Call, First Round!, making them a Flareon and Vaporeon, for use in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Ash had to find a Thunder Stone as part of a scavenger hunt during the Wishing Bell Festival in Climbing the Tower of Success!. He came across a young man in possession of one who tried to toss it to him from a long distance. The Thunder Stone nearly came in contact with Pikachu but he jumped out of the way just in time leaving Ash to catch it.

Mystery on a Deserted Island! featured all Evolution stones available as of Generation V. Several Eevee were shown to evolve into Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon using the required stones.

Pokémon the Series: XY

A Thunder Stone appeared in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler! as a part of Clemont's explanation of how Pokémon Evolution works, Pikachu's Evolution into Raichu working as an example of stone-induced Evolution.

A full set of Evolution stones was seen on display in a stone shop in Geosenge Town in The Cave of Trials!. In addition, an unnamed Trainer used a Sun Stone purchased from the shop to evolve his Helioptile into Heliolisk. Clemont revealed that he had also used a Sun Stone to evolve his own Helioptile into Heliolisk.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

A Moon Stone appeared in a fantasy in A Dream Encounter!, where it was revealed that Lusamine had used one to evolve her Clefairy into a Clefable.

An Ice Stone was first seen in Not Caving Under Pressure!, where Sophocles's Charjabug found one while helping to fix up a cave inhabited by a group of Alolan Sandshrew, revealing that the cave was in fact an Ice Stone mine where Sandshrew gather to evolve. The leader of the Sandshrew pack, a giant Sandshrew, touched the stone and proceeded to evolve into an Alolan Sandslash. Later, after exiting the cave, Charjabug was revealed to have found another Ice Stone, which Sophocles gave to Lillie. She asked Snowy if it wanted to use the stone to evolve, but Snowy didn't feel ready for it yet, so Lillie decided to hold on to the stone in case Snowy ever changed its mind.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Multiple Thunder Stones appeared in Gotta Catch a What?!, where multiple wild Pikachu were digging them up in a valley in order to evolve. One was found by Goh's newly caught Pikachu, who gave it to her Trainer. Later, Goh used the Stone to evolve his Pikachu into Raichu in order to help defeat Team Rocket.

In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Professor Cerise's Yamper gave Goh a Leaf Stone he had found. Goh immediately used the stone to evolve his Exeggcute into Exeggutor.

In To Train, or Not to Train!, staff members of the Eevee Evolution Lab tried to use a Fire Stone and a Thunder Stone on an Eevee to evolve her, but both attempts failed.

In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, Chloe received a Water Stone from Kiley. She asked her Eevee if she wanted to use it, but she decided not to evolve yet. Another Water Stone appeared in a flashback in the same episode, used by Kiley to evolve his own Eevee into Vaporeon.

In Out of Their Elements!, Harmony and Billy attempted to use a Fire Stone and a Thunder Stone, respectively, to evolve their Eevee partners. However, they accidentally dropped the stones onto the wrong Eevee, causing them to evolve into opposite forms than what they had intended. They attempted to correct the mistake with the spare stones they had, but the stones had no effect on the already-evolved Pokémon. At the end of the episode, they gave their spare stones to Chloe.

Multiple Moon Stones appeared in Infinite Possibilities!, where a group of Clefairy used them in an Evolution ritual.

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject Source Entry
EP187 Sun Stone Ash's Pokédex The Sun Stone enables evolution in several Pokémon, changing Gloom into Vileplume and changing Sunkern into Sunflora.

Gallery

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Evolution stones in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In Clefairy Tale, Ash, Professor Oak, and Bill witnessed a Clefairy Evolution ceremony involving a large Moon Stone.

The focus of the chapter To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question! was Evolution stones. Misty hoped to buy a Water Stone for her Poliwhirl in Stone Town, a town on Dream Island where all the Evolution stones in the Pokémon world come from. However, she couldn't afford one, remarking that an inexpensive one might make the Evolution go bad.

Misty was later given a Water Stone by Mikey, who was being pressured to join the "Knights of the E Stone", a club which requires members to own a Pokémon evolved by an Evolution stone. By battling club members, Ash and Mikey proved to the club leaders that Pokémon which have evolved by Evolution stone are not necessarily superior to their unevolved counterparts.

Pokémon Adventures

Evolution stones in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

A Moon Stone was first mentioned by Professor Oak in Gyarados Splashes In! as a rock with a crescent moon-shaped indentation that boosts a Pokémon's power immensely. In the next chapter, Team Rocket searched for one in Mt. Moon. However, it was Red who eventually found it. In The Winged Legends, Red used his Moon Stone to evolve Green's Clefairy, Clefy, into a Clefable in order to fight Thu-Fi-Zer during the Silph Co. showdown with Team Rocket.

In Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, Red's Poliwhirl, Poli, was able to evolve into a Poliwrath with the help of a Water Stone when they were thrown into the water in Vermilion Harbor, although the cause of his Evolution wasn't revealed until the Yellow arc.

Yellow arc

In The Kindest Tentacruel, the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman told Yellow about a legend of an underwater dome at the bottom of Vermilion Harbor, housing a set of Evolution stones which, unlike normal stones, did not disappear after making a Pokémon evolve, allowing them to be used repeatedly. The cause of Poli's Evolution into Poliwrath had been one of these said stones, proving the legend to be true. Yellow was later led to the dome by a wild Tentacruel, finding a Leaf Stone in it, but the Fire, Thunder, and Water Stones were missing. Later, it was revealed that Giovanni had given them to Red so he could freely evolve and devolve his Eevee.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In The Last Battle VI, Gold's Sunkern, Sunbo evolved into a Sunflora due to the harsh sunlight made by her usage of Sunny Day reflecting off the rocks near Ilex Forest and replicating the Sun Stone's effects.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In Mowing Down Ludicolo, Shelly used a Water Stone to evolve her Lombre into a Ludicolo while battling against Sapphire's Pokémon.

In Guile from Mawile, Ruby's Skitty, Kiki, evolved into a Delcatty due to being exposed to one of Steven's Moon Stones.

In Ring Ring Goes Beldum, Steven was shown to have a Leaf Stone and another Moon Stone. In addition, he also found a Sun Stone while he and Ruby escaped from a group of wild Mawile in Granite Cave.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

In Give It Your Best, Blastoise, during the battle against the Deoxys Duplicates, Green evolved her Jigglypuff, Jiggly, and her Nidorina, Nido, into Wigglytuff and Nidoqueen, respectively, using two Moon Stones.

Platinum arc

In Leaping Past Lopunny, a Shiny Stone and Dawn Stone were seen amongst the rare stones that Steven had found during his stay in Sinnoh.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

In Dealing With A Koffing Fit, Silver's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow due to gaining experience while holding a Dusk Stone, which had been given to Silver by Green.

In All About Arceus II, Lance gave Gold's Togepi, Togebo, a Shiny Stone, allowing him to evolve into a Togekiss in All About Arceus VIII immediately after evolving into a Togetic.

Black & White arc

In Triple Threat, Cilan, Chili, and Cress used a Leaf Stone, Fire Stone, and Water Stone to evolve their Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour into Simisage, Simisear, and Simipour, respectively, during their battle against the Shadow Triad.

In Homecoming, it was revealed that Black's Munna, Musha, evolved into a Musharna using a Moon Stone received from Caitlin.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

In Metagross Investigates, Sapphire's Kirly evolved into a Gallade due to a Dawn Stone hitting him while training with Rara, who had evolved into a Gardevoir. Later, Steven found another Dawn Stone on the ground.

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Pokémon Zensho

In Indigo Plateau, Satoshi's Pikachu used a Thunder Stone to evolve itself into a Raichu before Satoshi left to challenge the Elite Four.

In the TCG

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The Moon Stone and Dusk Stone are featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as Trainer cards. The Moon Stone searches the player's deck to find a Colorless Evolution card and puts it into their hand. The Dusk Stone searches the deck for a Mismagius, Honchkrow, Chandelure, or Aegislash that evolves from a Pokémon in play, then evolves that Pokémon into the Pokémon that was searched for. Dusk Stone evolves Pokémon regardless of normal turn restrictions and can even search for Pokémon-GX. All eligible Pokémon for its effect evolve by using a Dusk Stone in the core series.

The Moon Stone and the Dusk Stone appear on certain Pokémon cards as held items. These held items work in the same fashion as Poké-Bodies, in that the effect the item provides is active whenever the Pokémon is in play.

In the HeartGold and SoulSilver Series, the art for Pokémon that have evolved in the core series by using an an Evolution stone includes the Evolution stone. [2]

The following is a list of cards named after or including an Evolution stone.

Evolution stone cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Moon Stone T       Expansion Sheet 1    
Dusk Stone I Unbroken Bonds Uncommon 167/214 Double Blaze U 084/095
Pokémon cards with Evolution stones as held items
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Clefairy* Colorless Secret Wonders Common 83/132 Shining Darkness Common  
Murkrow* Darkness Secret Wonders Common 95/132 Shining Darkness Common  
Pokémon cards with Evolution stones in their artwork
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
 


Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 進化之石 Jeunfa-jī Sehk *
進化石 Jeunfa Sehk *
Mandarin 進化之石 / 进化之石 Jìnhuà-zhī Shí *
進化石 / 进化石 Jìnhuà Shí *
Denmark Flag.png Danish Udviklingssten
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Evolutionaire steen (DP139)
Evolutiesteen (BW135, XY031)
Finland Flag.png Finnish Kehityskivi
France Flag.png French Pierre d’Évolution
Germany Flag.png German Element-Stein (I, III)
Evolutionsstein (IV)
Entwicklungsstein (VI, VII)
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Batu evolusi
Italy Flag.png Italian Pietre elemento (I, III)
Pietre evolutive (IV, V, VII)
Pietre per l'evoluzione (VI, VII)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 진화에 필요한 돌 Jinhwa-e Piryohan Dol (VI, VII)
진화의 돌 Jinhwa-ui Dol (VII)
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Evolusjonsstein (DP139, XY012, XY031)
Utviklingsstein (BW135)
Poland Flag.png Polish Kamień Ewolucyjny
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pedra de Evolução (BW135, PS085-present)
Pedra evolucionária (DP139, XY031, PS058)
Romania Flag.png Romanian Piatră evoluție
Russia Flag.png Russian Эволюционные камень Evolyutsionnyye kamen' (DP139, XY031)
Камень эволюция Kamen' evolyutsiya (BW135)
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Piedra evolutiva (DP139)
Roca evolutiva (BW135, XY031)
Spain Flag.png Spain Piedra elemental (I, III)
Piedras de evolución (IV)
Piedra Evolutiva (VI, VII)
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Utvecklingssten (DP139, XY031)
Utvecklings-sten (BW135)
Thailand Flag.png Thai หินวิวัฒนาการ Hin Wiwatnakan
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Evrim taşı
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Đá tiến hóa

References

  1. "A handful of Pokémon require an Evolutionary Stone to evolve." (page 5)
  2. Pokémon.com

See also

Types of items
General Evolution stonesFossilsFlutesShardsHeld items
Evolution itemsEscape itemsExchangeable itemsValuable items
Battle itemsScentsNectarsCandyIngredients
Medicine Status condition healing itemsVitaminsFeathers
MintsMochiDrinksHerbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké BallsApricornsBerriesMulch
Aesthetic DecorationsAccessoriesBackdropsPropsDécor
Clothing (XYSMUSUMLGPESwShBDSPLASV)
Other MailKey ItemsEvent items
Wonder Launcher itemsRotom Powers
Introduced in Generation I: Level-based Evolution (list) • Evolution stoneTrade Evolution
Introduced in Generation II: Friendship EvolutionTime-based Evolution
Introduced in Generation IV: Gender-based EvolutionLocation-based Evolution
Introduced in Generation VII: Region-based Evolution


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