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Branched and Regional Evolutions

Sources checked: September 24, 2026

A branched evolution offers different results from one starting Pokémon. Regional evolutions can introduce a distinct species from a regional variant. Check the exact form and game before choosing an evolution method.

Branched evolution families

Pokémon: 18

The grids show branching sources. Stones, gender, time, stats or other conditions can select a branch; open the source entry to compare all results.

#0044GloomMale

#0061Poliwhirl

#0079Slowpoke

#0079SlowpokeGalarian Form

#0412BurmySandy Cloak

#0412BurmyTrash Cloak

#0790Cosmoem

#0840Applin

#0935Charcadet

Gloom→Vileplume

Use Leaf Stone ×1

Poliwhirl→Poliwrath

Use Water Stone ×1

Slowpoke→Slowbro

Level up
Level 37 or higher

Slowpoke (Galarian Form)→Slowbro (Galarian Form)

Use Galarica Cuff ×1

Tyrogue→Hitmonlee

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Attack higher than Defense

Tyrogue→Hitmonchan

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Attack lower than Defense

Eevee→Vaporeon

Use Water Stone ×1

Eevee→Jolteon

Use Thunder Stone ×1

Eevee→Flareon

Use Fire Stone ×1

Gloom→Bellossom

Use Sun Stone ×1

Poliwhirl→Politoed

Trade
Hold King's Rock ×1

Eevee→Espeon

Level up
High friendship
Time: Day

Eevee→Umbreon

Level up
High friendship
Time: Night

Slowpoke→Slowking

Trade
Hold King's Rock ×1

Slowpoke (Galarian Form)→Slowking (Galarian Form)

Use Galarica Wreath ×1

Scyther→Scizor

Trade
Hold Metal Coat ×1

Use Metal Coat ×1
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Tyrogue→Hitmontop

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Attack equal to Defense

Wurmple→Silcoon

Level up
Level 7 or higher
Fixed individual branch (50% of individuals); not rerolled on each attempt

Wurmple→Cascoon

Level up
Level 7 or higher
Fixed individual branch (50% of individuals); not rerolled on each attempt

Kirlia→Gardevoir

Level up
Level 30 or higher

Nincada→Ninjask

Level up
Level 20 or higher

Nincada→Shedinja

Additional result

Special evolution
Level 20 or higher
Evolve into Ninjask
Have an empty party slot

From Generation IV onward, also requires a regular Poké Ball in the Bag. Generation III does not require the spare Poké Ball.

Snorunt→Glalie

Level up
Level 42 or higher

Clamperl→Huntail

Trade
Hold Deep Sea Tooth ×1

Clamperl→Gorebyss

Trade
Hold Deep Sea Scale ×1

Burmy→Wormadam

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Gender: Female

Burmy (Sandy Cloak)→Wormadam (Sandy Cloak)

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Gender: Female

Burmy (Trash Cloak)→Wormadam (Trash Cloak)

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Gender: Female

Burmy→Mothim

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Gender: Male

Burmy (Sandy Cloak)→Mothim

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Gender: Male

Burmy (Trash Cloak)→Mothim

Level up
Level 20 or higher
Gender: Male

Eevee→Leafeon

Level up
Location: Near a Moss Rock

Use Leaf Stone ×1

Eevee→Glaceon

Level up
Location: Near an Ice Rock

Use Ice Stone ×1

Kirlia→Gallade

Use Dawn Stone ×1
Gender: Male

Snorunt→Froslass

Use Dawn Stone ×1
Gender: Female

Eevee→Sylveon

Level up
Affection level 2 or higher
Know a Fairy-type move

In: X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Level up
High friendship
Know a Fairy-type move

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A

Cosmoem→Solgaleo

Level up
Level 53 or higher

In: Sun, Ultra Sun, Sword, Scarlet

Cosmoem→Lunala

Level up
Level 53 or higher

In: Moon, Ultra Moon, Shield, Violet

Applin→Flapple

Use Tart Apple ×1

Applin→Appletun

Use Sweet Apple ×1

Scyther→Kleavor

Use Black Augurite ×1
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Charcadet→Armarouge

Use Auspicious Armor ×1

Charcadet→Ceruledge

Use Malicious Armor ×1

Applin→Dipplin

Use Syrupy Apple ×1

Branches into different forms

Pokémon: 10

Some branches lead to different forms of the same species. Gender, Nature, time or chosen items may determine the result; inherited cosmetic appearances do not always represent a separate evolution choice.

#0550BasculinWhite-Striped Form

#0915Lechonk

#0924Tandemaus

#0206Dunsparce

Spewpa→Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Polar Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Polar Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Tundra Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Tundra Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Continental Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Continental Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Garden Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Garden Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Elegant Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Elegant Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Meadow Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Modern Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Modern Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Marine Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Marine Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Archipelago Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Archipelago Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (High Plains Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (High Plains Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Sandstorm Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Sandstorm Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (River Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (River Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Monsoon Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Monsoon Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Savanna Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Savanna Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Sun Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Sun Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Ocean Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Ocean Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Jungle Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Jungle Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Spewpa→Vivillon (Fancy Pattern)

Level up
Level 12 or higher
Origin or postcard must qualify for Vivillon (Fancy Pattern); the pattern cannot be freely chosen

Espurr→Meowstic

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Gender: Male

Espurr→Meowstic (Female)

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Gender: Female

Rockruff→Lycanroc

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Time: Day
Ability: Keen Eye or Vital Spirit or Steadfast

In: Sun, Ultra Sun

Own Tempo identifies a distinct Rockruff variant, not an Ability Capsule/Patch change. Dusk hours depend on the game.

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Time: Day
Ability: Keen Eye or Vital Spirit or Steadfast

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Own Tempo identifies a distinct Rockruff variant, not an Ability Capsule/Patch change. Dusk hours depend on the game.

Rockruff→Lycanroc (Midnight Form)

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Time: Night
Ability: Keen Eye or Vital Spirit or Steadfast

In: Moon, Ultra Moon

Own Tempo identifies a distinct Rockruff variant, not an Ability Capsule/Patch change. Dusk hours depend on the game.

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Time: Night
Ability: Keen Eye or Vital Spirit or Steadfast

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Own Tempo identifies a distinct Rockruff variant, not an Ability Capsule/Patch change. Dusk hours depend on the game.

Rockruff→Lycanroc (Dusk Form)

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Time: Dusk
Ability: Own Tempo

In: Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Own Tempo identifies a distinct Rockruff variant, not an Ability Capsule/Patch change. Dusk hours depend on the game.

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Time: Dusk
Ability: Own Tempo

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Own Tempo identifies a distinct Rockruff variant, not an Ability Capsule/Patch change. Dusk hours depend on the game.

Toxel→Toxtricity

Level up
Level 30 or higher
Original Nature: Hardy or Brave or Adamant or Naughty or Docile or Impish or Lax or Hasty or Jolly or Naive or Rash or Sassy or Quirky (mints do not change this)

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Toxel→Toxtricity (Low Key Form)

Level up
Level 30 or higher
Original Nature: Lonely or Bold or Relaxed or Timid or Serious or Modest or Mild or Quiet or Bashful or Calm or Gentle or Careful (mints do not change this)

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Vanilla Cream Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Vanilla Cream Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Vanilla Cream Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Vanilla Cream Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Vanilla Cream Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Vanilla Cream Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Cream Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Matcha Cream Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Mint Cream Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Lemon Cream Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Salted Cream Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for less than 5 seconds
Time: Night

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Ruby Swirl Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin counterclockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Caramel Swirl Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin clockwise for more than 5 seconds
Time: Day

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Strawberry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Strawberry Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Berry Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Berry Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Love Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Love Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Star Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Star Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Clover Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Clover Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Flower Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Flower Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Milcery→Alcremie (Rainbow Swirl Ribbon Sweet)

Special evolution
Hold Ribbon Sweet ×1
Spin in either direction for more than 10 seconds
Time: Dusk

In: Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet

The evening window depends on the game; in Sword/Shield it is 19:00–19:59.

Kubfu→Urshifu

Special evolution
Interact with the Scroll of Darkness

In: Sword, Shield

Use Scroll of Darkness ×1

In: Scarlet, Violet

Kubfu→Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)

Special evolution
Interact with the Scroll of Waters

In: Sword, Shield

Use Scroll of Waters ×1

In: Scarlet, Violet

Basculin (White-Striped Form)→Basculegion

Special evolution
Gender: Male
Take 294 recoil damage without fainting
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Level up
Gender: Male
Take 294 recoil damage without fainting

In: Scarlet, Violet

Basculin (White-Striped Form)→Basculegion (Female)

Special evolution
Take 294 recoil damage without fainting
Gender: Female
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Level up
Take 294 recoil damage without fainting
Gender: Female

In: Scarlet, Violet

Lechonk→Oinkologne

Level up
Level 18 or higher
Gender: Male

Lechonk→Oinkologne (Female)

Level up
Level 18 or higher
Gender: Female

Tandemaus→Maushold

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Fixed individual branch (99% of individuals); not rerolled on each attempt
Gain experience from battle

In: Scarlet, Violet

Tandemaus→Maushold (Family of Three)

Level up
Level 25 or higher
Fixed individual branch (1% of individuals); not rerolled on each attempt
Gain experience from battle

In: Scarlet, Violet

Dunsparce→Dudunsparce

Level up
Know Hyper Drill
Fixed individual branch (99% of individuals); not rerolled on each attempt

In: Scarlet, Violet

Dunsparce→Dudunsparce (Three-Segment Form)

Level up
Know Hyper Drill
Fixed individual branch (1% of individuals); not rerolled on each attempt

In: Scarlet, Violet

Evolution into regional forms

Pokémon: 12

Some ordinary forms evolve into a regional form only in a suitable game or region. Moving an already evolved Pokémon there does not retroactively change its evolution result.

Pikachu→Raichu

Use Thunder Stone ×1
Outside Alola

Pikachu→Raichu (Alolan Form)

Use Thunder Stone ×1
In Alola

In: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolve in Alola; Ultra Space in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon produces the ordinary form instead.

Exeggcute→Exeggutor

Use Leaf Stone ×1
Outside Alola

Exeggcute→Exeggutor (Alolan Form)

Use Leaf Stone ×1
In Alola

In: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolve in Alola; Ultra Space in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon produces the ordinary form instead.

Cubone→Marowak

Level up
Level 28 or higher
Outside Alola

Cubone→Marowak (Alolan Form)

Level up
Level 28 or higher
Time: Night
In Alola

In: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolve in Alola; Ultra Space in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon produces the ordinary form instead.

Koffing→Weezing

Level up
Level 35 or higher
Outside Galar

Koffing→Weezing (Galarian Form)

Level up
Level 35 or higher
In Galar

In: Sword, Shield

Mime Jr.→Mr. Mime

Level up
Know Mimic
Outside Galar

Mime Jr.→Mr. Mime (Galarian Form)

Level up
Know Mimic
In Galar

In: Sword, Shield

Quilava→Typhlosion

Level up
Level 36 or higher
Outside Hisui

Quilava→Typhlosion (Hisuian Form)

Level up
Level 36 or higher
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Dewott→Samurott

Level up
Level 36 or higher
Outside Hisui

Dewott→Samurott (Hisuian Form)

Level up
Level 36 or higher
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Petilil→Lilligant

Use Sun Stone ×1
Outside Hisui

Petilil→Lilligant (Hisuian Form)

Use Sun Stone ×1
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Rufflet→Braviary

Level up
Level 54 or higher
Outside Hisui

Rufflet→Braviary (Hisuian Form)

Level up
Level 54 or higher
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Goomy→Sliggoo

Level up
Level 40 or higher
Outside Hisui

Goomy→Sliggoo (Hisuian Form)

Level up
Level 40 or higher
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Bergmite→Avalugg

Level up
Level 37 or higher
Outside Hisui

Bergmite→Avalugg (Hisuian Form)

Level up
Level 37 or higher
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Dartrix→Decidueye

Level up
Level 34 or higher
Outside Hisui

Dartrix→Decidueye (Hisuian Form)

Level up
Level 36 or higher
In Hisui
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Arceus

Regional evolutions

Pokémon: 10

These regional sources evolve into distinct species. An ordinary counterpart does not automatically share the same evolution route.

#0264LinooneGalarian Form

#0052MeowthGalarian Form

#0222CorsolaGalarian Form

#0083Farfetch’dGalarian Form

#0122Mr. MimeGalarian Form

#0562YamaskGalarian Form

#0550BasculinWhite-Striped Form

#0215SneaselMale

#0211QwilfishHisuian Form

#0194WooperPaldean Form

Linoone (Galarian Form)→Obstagoon

Level up
Level 35 or higher
Time: Night

Meowth (Galarian Form)→Perrserker

Level up
Level 28 or higher

Corsola (Galarian Form)→Cursola

Level up
Level 38 or higher

Farfetch’d (Galarian Form)→Sirfetch’d

Special evolution
Land 3 critical hits in one battle

In: Sword, Shield

Mr. Mime (Galarian Form)→Mr. Rime

Level up
Level 42 or higher

Yamask (Galarian Form)→Runerigus

Special evolution
Take 49 damage without fainting
Location: Under the stone arch in the Dusty Bowl

In: Sword, Shield

Sources disagree on accumulated damage versus currently missing HP and the precise threshold. Do not treat this as an executable counter until verified.

Special evolution
Take 49 damage without fainting
Location: Coulant Waterway bridge
Choose Evolve manually once the requirements are met

In: Legends: Z-A

Sources disagree on accumulated damage versus currently missing HP and the precise threshold. Do not treat this as an executable counter until verified.