Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items

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As in the main series games, the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series makes use of evolutionary items. These are often unique to the Mystery Dungeon world and are used in place of main series methods not viable for use in Mystery Dungeon. Unless otherwise noted, all of these items sell for 1 Poké.

List of items

Beauty Scarf

The Beauty Scarf is used in place of leveling up a Pokémon whose Beauty is maxed out, as it is not possible in these games. In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, it can be found in a locked chamber in Western Cave's B59F.

• Feebas → Milotic

Beauty Scarf うつくしスカーフ Beauty Scarf   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000* $1*
Effect: Allows Feebas evolution.					Locations MDRB Western Cave 59F
Description MDRB A fashionable accessory for dressing up. It enables certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS A dressy fashion accessory. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.

Coronet Rock

The Coronet Rock is used in place of leveling up a Pokémon in Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave. Such a rock may be purchased from a Kecleon Shop.

• Magneton → Magnezone
• Nosepass → Probopass

Coronet Rock ' '   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1
Effect: Allows evolution of Nosepass and Magneton.					Locations
Description MDTDS A rock that radiates a peculiar energy, rumored only to exist on Mt. Coronet, a place that no one knows anything about. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve.

Frozen Rock

The Frozen Rock is used in place of leveling up a Pokémon near an Ice Rock on Route 217 or in the basement of Twist Mountain. Such a rock may be purchased from a Kecleon Shop.

• Eevee → Glaceon

Frozen Rock ' '   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1
Effect: Allows evolution of Eevee into Glaceon					Locations
Description MDTDS A stone that radiates deep chill, so it is easily mistaken for a chunk of ice. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.

Link Cable

The Link Cable takes the place of the physical link cables used to evolve Pokémon in Generations I, II, and III. It is found in Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team in Solar Cave. Pokémon that are typically evolved by trading are evolved using this item, as trading is treated differently in the Mystery Dungeon games and Pokémon themselves cannot be traded. The following Pokémon will evolve when a Link Cable is used (some Pokémon will evolve when the Link Cable is used in conjunction with another item):

• Kadabra → Alakazam
• Machoke → Machamp
• Graveler → Golem
• Haunter → Gengar
• Poliwhirl → Politoed (with  King's Rock)
• Slowpoke → Slowking (with  King's Rock)
• Onix → Steelix (with  Metal Coat)
• Seadra → Kingdra (with  Dragon Scale)
• Electabuzz → Electivire (with  Electirizer)
• Magmar → Magmortar (with  Magmarizer)
• Porygon → Porygon2 (with  Up-Grade)
• Porygon2 → PorygonZ (with  Dubious Disc)
• Dusclops → Dusknoir (with  Reaper Cloth)
• Clamperl → Gorebyss (with  DeepSeaScale)
• Clamperl → Huntail (with  DeepSeaTooth)

Link Cable ' '   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1
Effect: Allows evolution of Pokémon that evolve via trading. Player's also asked for an extra item if needed (for eg. Porygon)					Locations MDRB Western Cave 59F
Description MDRB It enables certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS An intriguing cable used for linking unknown devices. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.

Lunar Ribbon

The Lunar Ribbon is used in place of leveling up a Pokémon at nighttime. In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, it can only be found on the 20th floor of Northwind Field. Even when found, players still need a key to open the chamber that the Ribbon is locked inside. In Explorers of Time and Darkness, it remains rare, and can only be obtained on Zero Isle North, East, West and South. Pokémon evolved with the Lunar Ribbon need other requirements fulfilled before the evolution can take place.

• Eevee → Umbreon (requires 2 Stars of IQ)
• Gligar → Gliscor (with  Razor Fang)
• Sneasel → Weavile (with  Razor Claw)
• Chingling → Chimecho (requires 4 Stars of IQ)

Lunar Ribbon げっこうのリボン Moonlight Ribbon   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1500* $1*
Effect: Allows the evolution of Pokémon that evolve at night.					Locations MDRB Northwind Field 20F
Description MDRB A ribbon filled with moonlight. It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS A ribbon infused with moonlight. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.

Mossy Rock

The Mossy Rock is used in place of leveling up a Pokémon near a Moss Rock in the Eterna Forest or Pinwheel Forest. Such a rock may be purchased from a Kecleon Shop.

• Eevee → Leafeon

Mossy Rock ' '   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1
Effect: Allows evolution of Eevee into Leafeon					Locations
Description MDTDS A stone covered in lush moss that exudes the vitality of plants. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.

Sun Ribbon

The Sun Ribbon is used in place of leveling up a Pokémon at daytime. In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, it can only be found on the 20th floor of Wyvern Hill. Even when found, players still need a key to open the chamber that the Ribbon is locked inside. In Explorers of Time and Darkness, it can be found in the Golden Chamber's treasure boxes. Pokémon evolved with the Sun Ribbon need other requirements fulfilled before the evolution can take place.

• Eevee → Espeon (requires 2 Stars of IQ)
• Budew → Roselia (requires 4 Stars of IQ)
• Happiny → Chansey (with  Oval Stone)
• Riolu → Lucario (requires 4 Stars of IQ)

Sun Ribbon たいようのリボン Sun Ribbon   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1500* $1*
Effect: Allows the evolution of Pokémon that evolve at day.					Locations MDRB Wyvern Hill 20F
Description MDRB A ribbon infused with sunshine. It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS A ribbon infused with sunshine. It allows a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve.

See also

• Evolution-inducing held item

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series items Consumables: Food • Gummis • Seeds • Berries • Health drinks Held items: Glasses • Scarves • Recruitment-affecting items Miracle and Wonder Chests • Seven Treasures Space Globe • IQ Booster • Flags • Looplets Objects: Wonder Orbs • Throwing items • HMs • Used TMs • TMs • Keys Link Box • Gabite Scale • Gracidea • Friend Gifts • Devices Emeras • Progress Devices • Wands • Djinn's Bottle Special: Rescue Team Starter Set • Toolbox • Exploration Team Kit Treasure Bag • Treasure Collection • Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items Teleport Gem • Colored Wings • Wishing Stone • Music Box • Vortex Stone Treasure Boxes • Mystery Part • Secret Slab • Exclusive items Relic Fragment • Wonder Egg • Lost Loot • Sky Gift Lookalike Items • Prize Tickets • Gates to Infinity exclusive items Manuals • Entercards • Lucha Token • Connection Orb

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