Discover how to evolve every new Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet. Learn about level-up, item-based, move-based, and conditional evolutions to complete your Pokédex.
This guide details how to evolve all Generation IX Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, covering standard leveling, conditional requirements, item usage, specific moves, and the 'Let's Go!' feature.
All Regular Level Up Pokémon Evolutions
Many Pokémon simply need to reach a specific Level to evolve. 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
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
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
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. |
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