Pokemon Evolution
Evolution is when a Pokemon changes to a new form within their evolutionary line. They will become much more powerful, their type might change, and both of their moves will most likely change. Not all Pokemon can evolve, some evolve once, and some evolve twice!
Pokemon GO introduced Pokemon Candies as the primary item to evolve Pokemon. The candy will be named the base species of the Pokemon. For example, Bulbasaur candy is used to evolve Bulbasaur to Ivysaur and Ivysaur to Venusaur. If a pre-evolution was added in a later generation, the original stage is used as the Pokemon candy’s name. For example, Pikachu candy are used to evolve Pichu to Pikachu and Pikachu to Raichu.
Pokemon that evolve twice often require 25 candies for the first evolution and 100 candies for the second evolution. Pokemon that only evolve once often require 50 candies. Evolutionary items weren’t added for the first generation of Pokemon, but later Pokemon were given items and even special conditions necessary for evolution.
As of January 10, 2020 select Pokemon can now evolve through trades instead of using candies, just like the full-length RPG games. Pokemon candies can still be used for evolution, but up to 400 candies might be needed in some instances!
Information on how to evolve a Pokemon will be in their summary screen under the power up button. However, some Pokemon evolutions in Pokemon GO are still secret, or alternate methods might work! Check the table below to learn of the secret evolutions in Pokemon GO.
| Base | Evolution | Special Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Eevee | Vaporeon | Eevee can evolve randomly into Vaporeon using 25 Eevee candies. To guarantee you get Vaporeon, nickname your Eevee “Rainer” before using the 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Jolteon | Eevee can evolve randomly into Jolteon using 25 Eevee candies. To guarantee you get Jolteon, nickname your Eevee “Sparky” before using the 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Flareon | Eevee can evolve randomly into Flareon using 25 Eevee candies. To guarantee you get Flareon, nickname your Eevee “Pyro” before using the 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Espeon | Make Eevee your buddy Pokemon and walk with it for 10 KM, then use 25 Eevee candies during the day to evolve Eevee into Espeon. This can be bypassed by naming your Eevee “Sakura” before using 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Umbreon | Make Eevee your buddy Pokemon and walk with it for 10 KM, then use 25 Eevee candies during the night to evolve Eevee into Umbreon. This can be bypassed by naming your Eevee “Tamao” before using 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Leafeon | Attach a Mossy Lure Module to a PokeStop and use 25 Eevee candies to evolve Eevee into Leafeon. This can be bypassed by naming your Eevee “Linnea” before using 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Glaceon | Attach an Icy Lure Module to a PokeStop and use 25 Eevee candies to evolve Eevee into Glaceon. This can be bypassed by naming your Eevee “Rea” before using 25 Eevee candies. |
| Eevee | Sylveon | Earn a total of 70 hearts with Eevee as your buddy, then use 25 Eevee candies. This can be bypassed by naming your Eevee “Kira” before using 25 Eevee candies, but only works once! |
| Kirlia | Gallade | Obtain a Sinnoh Stone and use 100 Ralts candies on a MALE Kirlia. |
| Snorunt | Froslass | Obtain a Sinnoh Stone and use 100 Snorunt candies on a FEMALE Snorunt. |
| Magneton | Magnezone | Attach a Magnetic Lure Module to a PokeStop and use 100 Magnemite candies. |
| Nosepass | Probopass | Attach a Magnetic Lure Module to a PokeStop and use 50 Nosepass candies. |
| Combee | Vespiqueen | Use 50 Combee candies on a FEMALE Combee. |
| Cherubi | Cherim (overcast) | Use 50 Cherubi candies when the weather is anything but sunny (day) or clear (night). |
| Cherubi | Cherim (sunshine) | Use 50 Cherubi candies when the weather is sunny (day) or clear (night). |