Pokemon Sun & Moon: Generation 7 Evolution Requirements Guide

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Learn how to evolve all the latest Generation 7 Pokemon included in Pokemon Sun and Moon with this simple guide. To locate the info you need fast, press Ctrl+F and type in the name of your Pokemon — you’ll jump straight to the proper evolutionary line. Evolutions in Pokemon Sun and Moon are mostly straightforward, only a few require special locations or trading to unlock their next evolution.

Generation 7 doesn’t just include new Pokemon, but also remixes of old favorites like Raichu, Geodude, Vulpix, and way more. These variants have their own evolution requirements, and will only evolve into these forms in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Keep scrolling to find the complete list of evolution requirements, for both the brand new species and the Alolan variants.

Generation 7 Evolution Guide

Evolution is a wonderful thing. At certain levels, your junior Pokemon will take new and even more powerful forms. Not all evolutions happen naturally though — sometimes you’ll need to gain a level at night, during the day, or in a specific location.

Note: Not all Generation 7 Pokemon evolve. Ultra Beasts, (Certain) Legendaries, and a handful of outliers don’t evolve in Pokemon Sun and Moon. If the Pokemon is not listed below, it does not evolve.

The levels listed below are the MINIMUM level a Pokemon will evolve. If you level up and don’t evolve — don’t worry! Just fulfill the requirements on a later level-up to earn your evolution.

Evolution Requirements List

Scroll down or use [CTRL+F] to find the Pokemon you want to evolve.

Alolan Rattata / Alolan Raticate

First Form: Alolan Rattata
- Evolves at Level 20 at Night
Second Form: Alolan Raticate

Pichu / Pikachu / Alolan Raichu

First Form: Pichu
- Evolves if gained High Happiness
Second Form: Pikachu
- Evolves after using a Thunder Stone
Third Form: Alolan Raichu

Alolan Sandshrew / Alolan Sandslash (Pokemon Moon Only)

First Form: Alolan Sandshrew
- Evolves after using an Ice Stone
Second Form: Alolan Sandslash

Alolan Vulpix / Alolan Ninetales (Pokemon Sun Only)

First Form: Alolan Vulpix
- Evolves after using an Ice Stone
Second Form: Alolan Ninetales

Alolan Diglett / Alolan Dugtrio

First Form: Alolan Diglett
- Evolves at Level 26
Second Form: Alolan Dugtrio

Alolan Meowth / Alolan Persian

First Form: Alolan Meowth
- Evolves if gained High Happiness
Second Form: Alolan Persian

Alolan Geodude / Alolan Graveler / Alolan Golem

First Form: Alolan Geodude
- Evolves at Level 25
Second Form: Alolan Graveler
- Evolves when traded
Third Form: Alolan Golem

Alolan Grimer / Alolan Muk

First Form: Alolan Grimer
- Evolves at Level 38
Second Form: Alolan Muk

Exeggcute / Alolan Exeggutor

First Form: Exeggcute
- Evolves after using a Leaf Stone
Second Form: Alolan Exeggutor

Cubone / Alolan Marowak

First Form: Cubone
- Evolves at Level 28 at Night
Second Form: Alolan Marowak

Litten / Torracat / Incineroar

First Form: Litten
- Evolves at Level 17
Second Form: Torracat
- Evolves at Level 34
Third Form: Incineroar

Rowlet / Dartrix / Decidueye

First Form: Popplio
- Evolves at Level 17
Second Form: Dartrix
- Evolves at Level 34
Third Form: Decidueye

Popplio / Brionne / Primarina

First Form: Popplio
- Evolves at Level 17
Second Form: Brionne
- Evolves at Level 34
Third Form: Primarina

Pikipek / Trumbeak / Toucannon

First Form: Pikipek
- Evolves at Level 14
Second Form: Trumbeak
- Evolves at Level 28
Third Form: Toucannon

Yungoos / Gumshoos

First Form: Yungoos
- Evolves at Level 20 in the Morning
Second Form: Gumshoos

Grubbin / Charjabug / Vikavolt

First Form: Grubbin
- Evolves at Level 20
Second Form: Charjabug
- Evolves when Leveling Up at Vast Poni Canyon
Third Form: Vikabolt

Crabrawler / Crabonimable

First Form: Crabrawler
- Evolves when Leveling Up on Mount Lanakila
Second Form: Crabonimable

Cutiefly / Ribombee

First Form: Cutiefly
- Evolves at Level 25
Second Form: Ribombee

Rockruff / Lycanroc

First Form: Rockruff
- Evolves at Level 25 in the Morning / Night
Second Form: Lycanroc (Midday / Midnight)
- Pokemon Sun: Midday Form – Must be leveled in the morning.
- Pokemon Moon: Midnight Form – Must be leveled at night.

Mareanie / Toxapex

First Form: Mareanie
- Evolves at Level 38
Second Form: Toxapex

Mudbray / Mudsdale

First Form: Mudbray
- Evolves at Level 30
Second Form: Mudsdale

Dewpider / Araquanid

First Form: Dewpider
- Evolves at Level 22
Second Form: Araquanid

Fomantis / Lurantis

First Form: Fomantis
- Evolves at Level 34 in the Morning / Daytime
Second Form: Lurantis

Morelull / Shiinotic

First Form: Morelull
- Evolves at Level 24
Second Form: Shiinotic

Salandit / Salazzle

First Form: Salandit
- Evolves at Level 33 (Females Only)
Second Form: Salazzle
- Male Salandit will not evolve.

Stufful / Bewear

First Form: Stufful
- Evolves at Level 27
Second Form: Bewear

Bounsweet / Steenee / Tsareena

First Form: Bounsweet
- Evolves at Level 18
Second Form: Steenee
- Evolves after gaining Stomp (Learned at Level 29)
Third Form: Tsareena

Wimpod / Golisopod

First Form: Wimpod
- Evolves at Level 30
Second Form: Golisopod

Sandygast / Palossand

First Form: Sandygast
- Evolves at Level 42
Second Form: Palossand

Type: Null / Silvally

First Form: Type: Null
- Evolves if gained High Happiness
Second Form: Silvally

Jangmo-o / Hakamo-o / Kommo-o

First Form: Jangmo-o
- Evolves at Level 35
Second Form: Hakamo-o
- Evolves at Level 45
Third Form: Kommo-o

Cosmog / Cosmoem / Solgaleo / Lunala

First Form: Cosmog
- Evolves at Level 43
Second Form: Cosmoem
- Evolves at Level 53
Third Form: Solgaleo / Lunala
- Pokemon Sun: Solgaleo
- Pokemon Moon: Lunala

That’s all the Generation 7 (and Alolan Pokemon!) that can evolve in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Have fun reaching the next level on the sandy beaches of the Alola Region.

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