This page explains how to evolve all the new Generation IX Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (SV).
With each new generation of Pokémon, it’s always exciting catching new Pokémon and training them. That said, sometimes you may wonder how a particular new species of Pokémon will evolve. There’s nothing worse than training a Pokémon to crazy high Levels, only to realize they evolve through some really obscure method…
List of Generation IX Pokémon and Their Evolution Methods¶
Below you’ll find a breakdown of all Generation IX Pokémon that evolve via standard levelling up or through other means. Observe the list below to jump to specific sections of this page:
- Level Up Evolutions
- Conditional Evolutions
- Item-based Evolutions
- Move-based Evolutions
- All Let’s Go Evolutions
- Gimmighoul Evolution
All Regular Level Up Pokémon Evolutions¶
(1 of 2) Many Pokémon simply need to reach a specific Level to evolve.
Many Pokémon simply need to reach a specific Level to evolve. (left), After reaching the required Level, the Pokémon will evolve after the fight. (right)
Simply raise the Pokémon to the specified Level and they’ll evolve.
| Dex No. | Pokémon | Evolved Form | How to Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Sprigatito | Floragato | Level Up to 16+. |
| 002 | Floragato | Meowscarada | Level Up to 36+. |
| 004 | Fuecoco | Crocalor | Level Up to 16+. |
| 005 | Crocalor | Skeledirge | Level Up to 36+. |
| 007 | Quaxly | Quaxwell | Level Up to 16+. |
| 008 | Quaxwell | Quaquaval | Level Up to 36+. |
| 010 | Lechonk | Oinkologne | Level Up to 18+. |
| 012 | Tarountula | Spidops | Level Up to 15+. |
| 014 | Nymble | Lokix | Level Up to 24+. |
| 022 | Pawmi | Pawmo | Level Up to 18+. |
| 053 |  Wooper (Paldean) |
Clodsire | Level Up to 20+. |
| 076 | Fidough | Dachsbun | Level Up to 26+. |
| 084 | Smoliv | Dolliv | Level Up to 25+. |
| 085 | Dolliv | Arboliva | Level Up to 35+. |
| 129 | Nacli | Naclstack | Level Up to 24+. |
| 130 | Naclstack | Garganacl | Level Up to 38+. |
| 177 | Wattrel | Kilowattrel | Level Up to 25+. |
| 196 | Maschiff | Mabosstiff | Level Up to 30+. |
| 202 | Shroodle | Grafaiai | Level Up to 28+. |
| 244 | Toedscool | Toedscruel | Level Up to 30+. |
| 263 | Flittle | Espathra | Level Up to 35+. |
| 279 | Tinkatink | Tinkatuff | Level Up to 24+. |
| 280 | Tinkatuff | Tinkaton | Level Up to 38+. |
| 288 | Wiglett | Wugtrio | Level Up to 26+. |
| 293 | Varoom | Revavroom | Level Up to 40+. |
| 308 | Glimmet | Glimmora | Level Up to 35+. |
| 388 | Frigibax | Arctibax | Level Up to 35+. |
| 389 | Arctibax | Baxcalibur | Level Up to 54+. |
All Conditional Pokémon Evolutions¶
These Pokémon are picky and won’t evolve unless the conditions suit them.
| Dex No. | Pokémon | Evolved Form | How to Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 071 | Tandemaus | Maushold | Level Up to 25+. If Tandemaus delivers the KO during the Level Up, you will see it evolve. Otherwise, if it’s in your party or box, it may evolve without you noticing. |
| 368 |  Bisharp |
Kingambit | Level Up after defeating 3 Bisharp found in groups of  Pawniard (these are holding a  Leader’s Crest) with your own Bisharp. |
| 291 | Finizen | Palafin | Level Up to 38+ while playing multiplayer with somebody. |
| 311 | Greavard | Houndstone | Level Up to 30+ at night. |
All Item-based Pokémon Evolutions¶
(1 of 4) Beat up some Bronzor or Sinistea to obtain their materials.
These Pokémon require a specific item to evolve. When you have the required item, use it from your Bag.
| Dex No. | Pokémon | Evolved Form | How to Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Charcadet | Armarouge | Use  Auspicious Armor (Scarlet). Obtained from man in Zapapico by exchanging 10  Bronzor materials. |
| 165 | Charcadet | Ceruledge | Use  Malicious Armor (Violet). Obtained from man in Zapapico by exchanging 10  Sinistea materials. |
| 170 | Tadbulb | Bellibolt | Use  Thunder Stone. |
| 250 | Capsakid | Scovillain | Use  Fire Stone. |
| 361 | Cetoddle | Cetitan | Use  Ice Stone. |
All Move-based Pokémon Evolutions¶
(1 of 2) Primeape needs to use Rage Fist 20 or more times.
Primeape needs to use Rage Fist 20 or more times. (left), The next time it Levels Up, it’ll evolve. (right)
These Pokémon require specific moves (which they can learn) to evolve.
| Dex No. | Pokémon | Evolved Form | How to Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 |  Primeape |
Annihilape | Level Up after using Rage Fist (Level 35) 20+ times. |
| 188 |  Dunsparce |
Dudunsparce | Level Up with Hyper Drill (Level 32) in its move set. |
| 192 |  Girafarig |
Farigiraf | Level Up with Twin Beam (Level 32) in its move set. |
All Let’s Go! Pokémon Evolutions¶
To evolve these Pokémon, you need to make them walk a certain number of steps with the “Let’s Go!” feature.
| Dex No. | Pokémon | Evolved Form | How to Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 023 | Pawmo | Pawmot | Level Up after making Pawmo walk 1000+ steps using “Let’s Go!” |
| 242 | Bramblin | Brambleghast | Level Up after making Bramblin walk 1000+ steps using “Let’s Go!” |
| 254 | Rellor | Rabsca | Level Up after making Rellor walk 1000+ steps in muddy terrain using “Let’s Go!” |
How to Evolve Gimmighoul¶
Because there’s always one that has to be special…
You can evolve Gimmighoul (Chest Form) after collecting enough coins from Gimmighoul (Roaming Form) scattered throughout the Paldea region.
| Dex No. | Pokémon | Evolved Form | How to Evolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| 391 | Gimmighoul | Gholdengo | Level Up with 999+  Gimmighoul Coins in Bag. |
Gholdengo is one of the best Pokemon to solo Tera Raids.
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