Tag: evolution

I have a roselia and a floette that both really want to evolve, the only problem is I only have one shiny stone that i found at a fair. My middle evo pokemon are consistently fighting over it, so that leaves me with the question, where can i find more shiny stones?

Here’s a secret the stone industry doesn’t entirely want to share with you: you don’t need a fist-sized stone in order to evolve. All you would need is enough energy within a single stone to trigger evolution. Granted, there’s only a finite number of times you can split an evolution stone before it becomes ineffective (typically, that limit is when the sample is roughly the size of a key stone), but in the case of evolution stones found in the wild, you may be able to get one or two cuts from it without losing its effectiveness.

That having been said, take your shiny stone to a reputable jeweler and ask them to cut it into two. They should know what to do from there. It may not be the least expensive solution, but it will certainly save you more than a few headaches.

Besides, finding a shiny stone on the market isn’t easy. You may be able to find them in the Sinnoh Underground (which is a tourist destination, not a euphemism for their black market) or online, but I would be wary about online retailers, especially on PokéBay. Fake stones aren’t that uncommon. If you choose this option, always buy your evolution stones from a reputable seller, such as EvolutionMarketplace.com.

Does age equal evolution in pokemon? Example, Can you have a treecko thats older than a sceptile?

It depends. In many cases involving experience-, item-, or mood-based evolution, no, age and evolution are separate concepts. You can have a newly hatched pokémon that quickly evolves due to the care it receives, or you can have a very old pokémon who’s stayed in their base form all their lives. Evolution is merely a response to outside stimulus in most cases, whether that stimulus is an increase in battle experience or exposure to the right climate or so forth.

However, age can be linked to evolution. In so-called “trade-based” evolutions such as alakazam, gengar, and so forth, the ability to evolve is unlocked over time. That is to say, it’s not just a matter of experience. It’s a matter of so much experience that it’s impossible to reach that point until an individual is advanced in age. (Alternatively, exposure to the trainer editing process of a trade machine can also unlock these pokémon’s abilities to evolve, but the point is, under natural, normal circumstances, a kadabra may be highly advanced in age before it’s ready to evolve.)

Hey Bill, my kirlia used to be very excited to evolve, but recently she’s gotten upset every time I’ve brought up the topic. I think it might have something to do with the fact that she doesn’t have the choice to evolve into a gallade instead. I’m not sure if the exact issue is that she wants to *be* a gallade or if it’s just that she feels it’s unfair that she doesn’t get to choose, but she’s very upset about this. Anything I can do to help?

Whenever dealing with kirlia who wish but are unable to evolve into gallade (or a pokémon that’s unable to evolve into one of its evolutionary branches, such as eevee or snorunt), it’s extremely important to first emphasize both their own self-worth and the worth of their alternative evolution, gardevoir. Teach them that they can be strong, no matter what evolutionary form they take, and inform them of the strength of their alternate evolutions. In gardevoir’s case, this may be as easy as showing them videos of Champion Diantha’s gardevoir, as she’s well-known (to the point of being an idol for quite a few kirlia I know) for her strength and grace.

Additionally, consider teaching them techniques that can be translated into the evolutionary form they can take. Consider teaching your kirlia Focus Blast shortly after they evolve, or teach them to move about the field using the fencing techniques they would utilize as a gallade. This may help your kirlia feel as if they can get the best of both worlds, so to speak.

Above all else, though, reinforce the idea that you value your pokémon, no matter what forms they take. Let them know that they are still vital parts of your team, and show them—through affection or through displays of your trust—that you will always consider them to be your close companions, even if they can’t evolve into the form they wish.

Also, regarding the kirlia who may be upset that she doesn’t have a choice in the matter, the above advice is only if you’re sure that’s what she’s concerned about. I highly recommend that you communicate with your kirlia first, as what’s bothering her may have nothing to do with evolution at all.

Best of luck to the both of you!

I live next to a human abandoned house and there is a lone gengar living there. I know this because sometimes it comes over to mine and as soon as it sees me or my Pokémon or gets very scared and leaves. So… that leaves me with the question when you see Pokémon like gengar and alakazam in the wild, Pokémon who can’t evolve unless traded, does that mean they were abandoned by their trainer?

Not necessarily. For many pokémon that evolve by trading, trade evolution is only the faster of two options. Trade evolution pokémon may also evolve  by themselves, just like many others do; the only thing is that the pokémon in question must be of considerable age and battle experience to do so.

However, it’s difficult to say with this particular gengar. Its timidity may indicate that it hasn’t seen humans in years (which means it’s old and has evolved on its own) or that it’s endured trauma (which may indicate that it’s been abandoned). On the other hand, the fact that it visits you may indicate that it’s curious, which seems to imply the former (that you’re the first human it’s interacted with in a very, very long time).

Regardless of the reason behind its behavior, it wouldn’t hurt to show that you mean this gengar no harm, but certainly be cautious. While I advocate making friends with any pokémon, a gengar’s curiosity may also indicate that it’s examining you for your potential as food. Consider investing in sage before attempting to befriend this gengar.

Best of luck, anonymous!

My brother and I both adopted a pair of sibling Pikachus we found on our ranch when we were small. Mine has now long evolved into a Raichu. When my brother returned from his stay in the Alola region, his Pikachu had evolved too, except it looks completely different from the Raichu I have, with a rounded physique and the ability to float?! He told me it might have something to do with the diet of his Pikachu during its stay in Alola. Something about sweets? I’m so confused!

Your brother is not that far off. You see, your raichu evolved into a standard form, whereas your brother’s evolved into the Alolan variation. To be more specific, certain pokémon, such as pikachu, are capable of evolving into different forms in the region of Alola than the forms they attain anywhere else. In most cases, this has to do with the unique environment of the Alola region itself.

However, pikachu’s evolution into the half-psychic Alolan raichu has less to do with the environment specifically and more to do with the fact that the pancakes of that region really are about as powerful as natives say they are.

My slowpoke will be ready to evolve soon into a slowbro but I’m kinda worried. Will it hurt my slowpoke having a shelldon biting it’s tail? Or am I being overly protective? I don’t want my slowpoke to be miserable!

Not at all! When it bites down and changes form, shellder begin to create a toxin that targets and dulls the nerves of its host slowbro’s tail. (It’s called a toxin, but it doesn’t have any real detrimental effects to the slowpoke line other than numbing the area of contact. In sufficient enough doses, it can even unlock psychic and intellectual potential.)

As for the inevitable bite wound, think of it less like teeth sinking into your slowpoke’s tail and more like a body piercing. Once the shellder has attached, so long as you remember to clean around its teeth every so often, it should be perfectly fine. It doesn’t bleed, and eventually, the wound heals around the shellder’s teeth.

In short, no need to worry, reader. Your slowpoke will be fine.

On multiple occassions my ivysaur has shown interest in evolving into venusaur (he gets excited when the subject comes up) but when the time came to evolve, he resisted. This has happened 3 times and I don’t know how to ask whats wrong, I have tried showing my support as best as I can. Can you think of any reason he would do this?

Sometimes, excitement over the subject of evolution isn’t excitement over evolution itself but rather excitement towards an evolved form. Think of it like this. Many of us have heroes, people who are more advanced that we are in our respective fields. However, not all of us want to literally be those heroes. Rather, we all have our strengths and weaknesses, and sometimes, we embrace or prefer ourselves as we are. (For example, I may idolize Professor Oak as many researchers my age do, but none of us want to literally be him. I for one would not want to change anything about myself; I simply want to use this skills I already have or will develop on my own to be as great a researcher as he is.)

In much the same way, it’s very possible that your ivysaur doesn’t actually want to evolve. He may simply idolize venusaur (or even a specific venusaur) for their power. It may be worth it to try to communicate with him in order to see if this is the case, but if you still can’t quite understand him, try training him to use similar abilities to a typical venusaur. For example, try working on increasing the power of his Solar Beam (or work on teaching him that move) until it’s just as powerful as that of his evolved form. Teach him new, powerful techniques. Find things he may be able to do as an ivysaur that he wouldn’t as a venusaur (he’s smaller and lighter, for one) and incorporate that into his battle style. It is, in other words, all about helping him grow and fulfill his wish to be as excellent a battler as something most definitely stronger than he is so that, perhaps, he’ll feel as if he’s living up to his idol’s standards.

If, however, his behavior isn’t because he idolizes venusaur, it could simply be that he’s indecisive on the matter, but the extra training will give him time to settle on what he would like to do.

Best of luck to you and your ivysaur, anonymous!

Do injuries on pokemon carry over to their evolutions? Like if a Bulbasaur had a scar/wound on its face (or anywhere), would the injury still be on the Ivysaur it evolves into? What would happen with something more serious, like a broken leg? And what about when pokemon lose body parts upon evolving, such as Kadabra’s tail, or Servine’s legs?

Yes, actually. While evolution seems to resolve minor injuries such as the scratches and bumps caused by battling, permanent or serious injuries—such as missing limbs, scars, and even status ailments—carry over to a pokémon’s new form. In cases in which a pokémon naturally lacks certain limbs in their evolved form (as in the cases of kadabra or servine, as you’ve noted), they may still carry scars roughly where the body part would have been. For example, if a kadabra loses its tail, it will carry a scar on its lower back and pelvis as an alakazam.

Why is a whole different subject. Evolution is a complete metamorphosis; a pokémon’s physical attributes are basically rewritten based on what’s dictated by their genetic code. By all accounts, you would think their evolved forms would become whole and fully healed, but for whatever reason, that’s not the case. Researchers have tried since practically the advent of pokémonology, but it’s still a mystery to this day.

Are there ways, other than battling, for pokemon to release energy after evolving? My ralts evolved in to kirlia and he seems a bit stressed.

Yes, of course! Any sort of exercise, meditation, or stress-relieving activity will work to expel pent-up energy, depending on your pokémon’s typing, abilities, and interests. Think of it like releasing pent-up steam as a human. Some people do so by boxing, sparring, fighting, or engaging in rigorous physical activity. Others prefer more quiet pursuits.

Try asking your kirlia what he would like to do if you hadn’t already gotten an idea during his time as a ralts. Perhaps introduce him to art or put him on an ordinary exercise routine. Maybe even engage in meditation along with him. Try a number of different possibilities until you find the one that works best for your kirlia.

Best of luck, anonymous, and congratulations on your recent evolution!