Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a different kind of Pokemon game. So much of the gameplay has changed, the evolution methods had to change too. While most evolutions are (basically) the same, there are some that are wildly different. For example, trade Pokemon have been freed and can now evolve without trading. A new item called a Linking Cord can be found in Space-Time Distortion events, and with the Linking Cord you can simply evolve Pokemon like Haunter straight into Dengar. No need to swap him around with friends.
Even the act of evolving has changed. You’ll no longer evolve automatically once you complete a Pokemon’s requisites for transformation. You’ll have to select the evolution manually from the Pokemon’s menu — and different events can trigger an evolution. Instead of leveling up, you can trigger evolutions by completing Studies. Hold Items aren’t in the game, so any Hold Items used for evolving can now be used like any other Evolution Stone. There are more changes you need to know about, so check out the full list of exclusive evolution methods below.
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All New Evolution Methods | Hisui Evolutions Guide
The Hisui Region introduces unique methods to evolve old and new Pokemon. Some old evolution methods have been updated to work with the new systems exclusive to Pokemon Legends. Other evolution methods are completely new.
There are no Hold Items, so any items that were previously needed for evolving Pokemon can now be used like other standard Evolution Items. Evolution is also not triggered automatically — you’ll need to manually allow evolution in the Pokemon menu.
The methods listed below are either entirely new methods or alternate methods for evolving. Usually, the old method for evolution will still work — in the case of “Linking Cord” Pokemon, that means trading the Pokemon. Now you can get “Linking Cords” (and other Evolution Items) as random drops in Space-Time Distortion events.
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- Kadabra
- Evolves into Alakazam: Use Linking Cord Evolution Item
- Machoke
- Evolves into Machamp: Use Linking Cord Evolution Item
- Graveler
- Evolves into Golem: Use Linking Cord Evolution Item
- Haunter
- Evolves into Gengar: Use Linking Cord Evolution Item
- Voltorb
- Evolves into Electrode: Use the Leaf Stone Evolution Item
- Scyther
- Evolves into Kleavor: Use the Black Augurite Evolution Item
- Sneasel
- Evolves into Sneasler: Use the Razor Claw Evolution Item during the Day
- Ursaring
- Evolves into Ursaluna: Use Peat Block Evolution Item during a Full Moon event
- Nosepass
- Evolves into Probopass: Use the Thunder Stone Evolution Item or bring Nosepass to the Coronet Highlands area.
- Qwilfish
- Evolves into Overqwil: Use “Barb Barrage” Strong Style move 20 times.
- Stantler
- Evolves into Wyrdeer: Use “Psyshield Barrage” Agile Style move 20 times.
- Basculin
- Evolves into Basculegion: Sustain 294 recoil damage without being KO’d.
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