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Evolution

Pokémon Checked in the game on October 31, 2026 1 min read

The story duo and recruits evolve differently; when to accept, wait and check a branch.

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  1. Duo or recruit?
  2. Accept or wait
  3. Branching forms

Duo or recruit?

Recruits can evolve when they reach the required level. The hero and partner’s first evolution belongs to the story: the same level does not necessarily produce the same offer for them. Continue the adventure without assuming this is a bug; this page keeps the scene unspoiled.

Accept or wait

Choose the new form or Not now. An eligible recruit can evolve later from the team window in a dungeon, costing a turn. Evolution preserves level, experience and moves, cures status conditions and restores some HP. It may propose moves for the new form. Stone, trade and friendship evolutions from the main games are adapted here.

Branching forms

For some species, location, weather or a known move decides the branch. Eevee is a key example; a known Fairy move can favour Sylveon. Check the evolution preview before accepting. Regional forms follow their own line and shinies keep their colours.

A wild Pokémon close enough to its evolution level can evolve after knocking down a teammate. Avoid giving an enemy that opportunity merely to gain a turn.

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