Pokemon Sword and Shield also introduce some pretty weird methods for evolving brand new Pokemon and regional variants, so we got you covered!
Since some of these evolution methods may be extremely cryptic for new players, we have created a guide detailing how to evolve each newly introduced Pokemon family in Pokemon Sword And Shield.
This also includes Galarian regional variants, many of which have different evolution methods from their original counterparts. Levels, items, and specific instructions are listed accordingly.
Well enough time spent … below contains spoilers so you are warned!
Evolutions lines + requirements
- Grookey
Evolves into Thwackey at Level 16, then Rillaboom at Level 35. - Scorbunny
Evolves into Raboot at Level 16, then Cinderace at Level 35. - Sobble
Evolves into Drizzile at Level 16, then Inteleon at Level 35. - Skwovet
Evolves into Greedent at Level 24. - Rookidee
Evolves into Corvisquire at Level 18, then Corviknight at Level 38. - Blipbug
Evolves into Dottler at Level 10, then Orbeetle at Level 30. - Nickit
Evolves into Theivul at Level 18. - Gossifleur
Evolves into Eldegoss at Level 20. - Wooloo
Evolves into Dubwool at Level 24. - Chewtle
Evolves into Drednaw at Level 22. - Yamper
Evolves into Boltund at Level 25 - Rolycoly
Evolves into Carkol at Level 18, then Coalossal at Level 34. - Applin
- Evolves into Flapple when given the Tart Apple Item, which is only found in Sword.
- Evolves into Appletun when given the Sweet Apple Item, which is only found in Shield.
- Silicobra
Evolves into Sandaconda at Level 36. - Arrokuda
Evolves into Barraskewda at Level 26 - Toxel
- Evolves into Amped Form Toxtricity at Level 30 if it has the following natures:
Adamant, Brave, Docile, Hardy, Hasty, Impish, Jolly, Lax, Naive, Naughty, Rash, Quirky, Sassy - Evolves into Low Key Form Toxtricity at Level 30 if it has the following natures:
Bashful, Bold, Calm, Careful, Gentle, Lonely, Mild, Modest, Quiet, Relaxed, Serious, Timid
- Evolves into Amped Form Toxtricity at Level 30 if it has the following natures:
- Sizzlipede
Evolves into Centiskorch at Level 28 - Clobbopus
Evolves into Grapploct if knows Taunt when levelling up. - Sinistea
Sinistea requires a different item to evolve depending on if its a common “Forgery” type or a rare “Authentic” type.
This can be determined by an authenticity stamp on its underside.- Evolves into Polteageist if given a Cracked Pot (if Forgery).
A Free Cracked Pot can be found by climbing a ladder in Stow-On-Side. - Evolves into Poltegeist if given a Chipped Pot (if Authentic).
Teapots can be purchased from a vendor in Stow-On-Side at random.
- Evolves into Polteageist if given a Cracked Pot (if Forgery).
- Hatenna
Evolves into Hattrem at Level 32, then Hatterene at Level 42 - Impidimp
Evolves into Morgrem at Level 32, then Grimmsnarl at Level 42 - Milcery
Milcery evolves into Alcremie through the steps below:- Give Milcery one of seven different Sweet items to hold (can be obtained by battling in cafes).
Spin the control stick on the spot in any direction until your character starts twirling.
Depending on the sweet held, the direction turned, time of day and length of time spent spinning, one of over 60 different colors of Alcremie can be obtained. Color guide can be found here.
- Give Milcery one of seven different Sweet items to hold (can be obtained by battling in cafes).
- Snom
Evolves into Frosmoth with high Friendship, and level up at Night.
Friendship can be raised through feeding berries, playing in camp, or eating curry. - Cufant
Evolves into Copperajah at Level 34. - Dreepy
Evolves into Drakloak at Level 50, then Dragapult at Level 60. - Meowth
Evolves into Purrserker at Level 28. - Ponyta
Evolves into Rapidash (Galarian) at Level 40. - Farfetch’d
Evolves into Sirfetch’d after landing 3 critical hits in one battle. - Koffing
Evolves into Weezing (Galarian) at Level 35. - Mr.Mime
Evolves into Mr.Rime at Level 42. - Corsola
Evolves into Cursola at Level 38. - Zizagoon
Evolves into at Level 20 Linoone, then Obstagoon at Level 35 at night. - Darumaka
Evolves into Darmanitan (Galarian) by using an Ice Stone. - Yamask
Evolves into Runegrigus when the following conditions are met:
Must have suffered more than 49 points of damage in one hit.
Walk under the Stone Arch located in the Dusty Bowl Wild Area.
Enjoy these Galarian evolutions!