Pokémon is notorious for having various evolutionary methods (some of which are downright bizarre). It should come as no surprise to learn that Pokémon GO continues this tradition by having trainers collect evolutionary items to ensure that their Pokémon can evolve to be the strongest version of themselves that they can be.

In the game, players can find up to eight different items that can evolve their Pokémon, and seven of these are regular evolutionary items that are found throughout the game via spinning Pokéstops and completing certain Timed Research. Here's a breakdown of every evolutionary item and what Pokémon they can evolve.

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How To Get Evolutionary Items & What They Evolve In Pokémon GO

In order to obtain evolutionary items, players will need to spin Pokéstops and complete Timed Research. For the Pokéstops, each time a player spins one, they will have a 1% chance of obtaining any of the seven evolutionary items (Gimmighoul Coins are not included in this equation). However, the first spin of the day does increase the odds of obtaining an evolutionary item, but that is just once a day. Finally, spinning Pokéstops seven days in a row ensures that players obtain at least one evolutionary item, though they cannot guarantee which one.

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Evolutionary Item Name

In-Game Description

What It Evolves

Dragon Scale

Dragon Scale

A scale that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and inflexible.

  • Seadra > Kingdra

Gimmighoul Coins

Gimmighoul Coins

A coin with a mysterious air. It seems to have originated in the Paldea region.

  • Gimmighoul > Gholdengo

In order to obtain these items, players will need to connect their Pokémon GO to their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game or be present for an event featuring Gimmighoul.

King's Rock

King's Rock

A rock that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It looks like a crown.

  • Galarian Slowpoke > Slowking
  • Poliwhirl > Politoed
  • Slowpoke > Slowking

Metal Coat

Metal Coat

A coating that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a special metallic film.

  • Onix > Steelix
  • Scyther > Scizor

Sinnoh Stone

Sinnoh Stone

A special stone originally found in the Sinnoh region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and has a beautiful sheen.

  • Aipom > Ambipom
  • Dusclops > Dusknoir
  • Electabuzz > Electivire
  • Gligar > Gliscor
  • Kirlia > Gallade
  • Lickitung > Lickilicky
  • Magmar > Magmortar
  • Misdreavus > Mismagius
  • Murkrow > Honchkrow
  • Piloswine > Mamoswine
  • Porygon2 > Porygon-Z
  • Rhydon > Rhyperior
  • Roselia > Roserade
  • Sneasel > Weavile
  • Snorunt > Froslass
  • Tangela > Tangrowth
  • Togetic > Togekiss
  • Yanma > Yanmega

Sun Stone

Sun Stone

A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It burns as red as the evening sun.

  • Cottonee > Whimsicott
  • Gloom > Bellossom
  • Helioptile > Heliolisk
  • Petilili > Liligant
  • Sunkern > Sunflora

Unova Stone

Unova Stone

A rare stone that originates from the Unova region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is known for its intertwined black-and-white appearance.

  • Elektrik > Elektross
  • Lampent > Chandelure
  • Minccino > Cinccino
  • Munna > Musharna
  • Pansage > Simisage
  • Pansear > Simisear
  • Panpour > Simipour

Upgrade

Upgrade

A transparent device that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It was produced by Silph Co.

  • Porygon > Porygon2
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Released
July 6, 2016
Developer(s)
Niantic
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Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
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