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Evolution in the fictional world of the Pokémon video game franchise refers to a sudden change of form in a Pokémon, usually accompanied by a dramatic increase in statistics. It should be noted that this is not an evolution in a biological sense, but rather the metamorphosis of an individual creature. This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... The title of this article is incorrect because of technical limitations. ... Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモン Pokemon, pronounced Poh-Kay-Mon, although it is frequently mispronounced Poh-Kee-Mon) is a video game franchise, created by Satoshi Tajiri and published by Nintendo for several of their systems, most importantly the Game Boy. ... A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ... Meanings of franchise: Full rights of citizenship given by a country or a town, especially suffrage (political franchise) In a wider sense: any right or privilege granted by constitution or statute. ... A statistic (singular) is the result of applying a statistical algorithm to a set of data. ... Biology studies the variety of life (clockwise from top-left) E. coli, tree fern, gazelle, Goliath beetle Biology is the science of life (from the Greek words bios = life and logos = word). ... Transformation, or changing shape, from the Greek prefix meta-, equivalent to the English prefix trans-, and morph, meaning form. ...

The Pokemon anime addressed an unusual case with Satoshi's Pikachu, who is self-content and would prefer not to evolve. It is also mentioned Pokemon who evolve may lose some degree of versaility in regards to other skills (a reference to techinques in the game which cannot be learned at certain levels).

Evolutionary stages

All Pokémon can be placed at one of three evolutionary stages – Egg Only, Basic, Stage 1, and Stage 2. A Basic Pokémon is one that cannot be evolved from another. Many of these Basic Pokémon can evolve, and the forms just above the basic level are known as Stage 1 Pokémon. When these Stage 1 Pokémon evolve, the new form is known as a Stage 2 Pokémon. Egg Only Pokémon always have a basic stage which is used to reproduct the Egg Only Pokémon.

A Pokémon higher up on this evolutionary scale is called an evolved form of the previous stages; a Pokémon lower down on the scale is often said to be a pre-evolved form of later Pokémon in the chain.

Although some Pokémon, such as the Oddish family, have branching evolutionary chains, all of these branches occur at the evolution of Basic or Stage 1 Pokémon; there may be multiple Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokémon in an evolutionary chain, but there have never been any Stage 3 Pokémon. Oddish are grass and poison type Pokémon from the popular Pokémon franchise. ...

Forms of Pokémon evolution

Evolution can occur in Pokémon for several different reasons.

Evolution through leveling up

A Bulbasaur evolving

The most common initiator of Pokémon evolution is by gaining experience points, or "leveling up". Like in many computer role-playing games, a Pokémon's overall strength is measured by its Level, which ranges from 1 to 100 (except for Missingno-related glitches, which can get up to level 255 when given Rare Candies.) A Pokémon that evolves in this manner will evolve once it reaches a certain level. For example, Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur at level 16, and Ivysaur evolves into Venusaur at level 32. With this method of evolution, the more evolved states learn moves at a slower rate. For example, Bulbasaur learns its final move, Solar Beam, at level 48, Ivysaur learns it at level 54, and Venusaur learns it at level 65. However, evolution in this manner can open up new move sets, or the ability to learn from different Technical or Hidden Machines. For example, as of the release of Pokémon Yellow, the only Pokémon in the Charmander evolution chain that can learn the move Fly is Charizard. This is a screenshot of a copyrighted computer game or video game. ... This is a screenshot of a copyrighted computer game or video game. ... Bulbasaur, known as Fushigidane (フシギダネ) in Japan, is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... Experience points (often abbreviated as exp or xp) are a representation of a characters advancement and improvement in skills in role-playing games. ... Computer role-playing games (CRPGs), often shortened to simply role-playing games (RPGs), are a type of video or computer game that traditionally use gameplay elements found in paper-and-pencil role-playing games. ... Experience points (often abbreviated as exp or xp) are a representation of a characters advancement and improvement in skills in role-playing games. ... Missingno. ... Bulbasaur, known as Fushigidane (フシギダネ) in Japan, is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... Ivysaur (Fushigisou (フシギソウ Fushigisou) in the original Japanese, Bisaknosp in German, Herbizarre in French, Isanghaepeul in Korean) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Venusaur (フシギバナ Fushigibana in Japanese) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Moves are the techniques Pokémon use to battle. ... In the fictional world of the Pokémon video game franchise, a Technical Machine (TM) is a machine used by Pokémon Trainers to teach Pokémon new moves quickly and easily. ... In the fictional world of the Pokémon video game franchise, a Technical Machine (TM) is a machine used by Pokémon Trainers to teach Pokémon new moves quickly and easily. ... Screenshot of Pokémon Yellow. ... Charmander (Japanese: ヒトカゲ Hitokage) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Charizard (Lizardon (リザードン Rizādon) in Japanese, Glurak in German, Dracaufeu in French) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Also, when a Pokémon is given a Rare Candy, it will go to its next level, except for when it is at level 100, the highest possible Pokémon level. If a Pokémon evolves at a certain level, enough Rare Candies can be given to the Pokémon to make it evolve. (See picture at top of page). Rare Candy illustration found in the trading card game Rare Candy is an item found in Pokémon games that is rare (as its name suggests). ...

Evolution with Evolution Stones

Next to leveling up, the most common evolution initiator is exposure to an Evolution Stone. As of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the existing stones are Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, Moon, and Sun. When used on a compatible Pokémon, the stones trigger instant evolution. The changes caused by stone evolution are usually rather more drastic than those caused by evolution through gaining experience. Often, the newly evolved Pokémon will learn an entirely new set of moves after evolution than the ones it would have learned had it stayed in its original form; in fact, some Pokémon stop learning new moves altogether after Stone evolution. Evolution by stone is always the last stage in evolution. There is also the possibility of multiple evolutionary pathways triggered by stones, which is perhaps most noticeable in the Pokémon Eevee. A fairly unassuming Normal-type, Eevee has five possible evolutions, three of which are triggered by the Water, Thunder, and Fire stones respectively. Another Pokémon with a split Stone evolutionary path is Gloom, which can evolve with either the Leaf Stone or the Sun Stone. Sedimentary, volcanic, plutonic, metamorphic rock types of North America. ... Main characters from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... Eevee is an extremely rare and unique Pokémon. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Gloom is a fictional creature from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Evolution through trading

The third common form of evolution is called Trade Evolution. These evolutions are triggered by the Pokémon being traded to another Pokémon gamepack with the use of a Game link cable. It doesn't have any of the flaws of the other two common evolutionary initiators. One example is Kadabra evolving into Alakazam. A twist to this form of evolution was introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. In this variant, the traded Pokémon will only evolve if it is holding a certain item while being traded. An example would be Onix having to hold a Metal Coat while being traded in order to evolve into Steelix. In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, one Pokémon, Clamperl, can evolve through this method two different ways depending on if it holds a Deepseatooth or Deepseascale when it is traded. The Game Boy Advance is a best-selling handheld. ... Kadabra, known as Yungerer (ユンゲラー Yungerā) in Japan, is a Psychic Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... Alakazam known as Foodin (フーディン Fūdin) in Japan, is a Psychic Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... Onix (Iwake in Japanese) is a rock-type Pokémon. ... Steelix is a Pokémon that is the evolved form of Onix. ... Clamperl is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Evolution through happiness

Happiness-based evolution was first encountered in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Starting in that era, the games keep track of a hidden Happiness stat that changes depending on several factors, such as how often a Pokémon is defeated in battle or if it has been fed stat-enhancing items. If this statistic is maxed out, a Pokémon that evolves in this manner will evolve upon gaining another level. Usually, the baby forms of some Pokémon, such as Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Togepi, evolve in this way, and two additions to the Eevee evolution family, the Dark-type Umbreon and the Psychic-type Espeon, also come from this method of evolution. However, these two Eevee evolutions are unobtainable in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen because there is no clock system in these versions. (Therefore, Eevee had to be traded to Ruby or Sapphire and then leveled up.) Some older Pokémon, such as Chansey and Golbat, were given new evolved forms through this method. In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... Pokémon Crystal is the third game in the Pokémon video game series incarnation for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. ... Pichu (ピチュー Pichū), who is Pokémon #172 (#155 in the Hoenn Pokédex) is the pre-evolved version of Pikachu in the TV series and video game Pokémon. ... Cleffa is a fictional Pokémon character. ... Igglybuff a fictional Pokémon character. ... Togepi, known in Japan as Togepy (トゲピー Togepī), is a character in the Pokémon TV and Video Game series. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Umbreon is a character in the Pokémon line of game products. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Espeon, the Sun Pokémon, resembles a cat in build and possesses purple fur, a forked tail, and what appears to be a red jewel on its forehead. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... Main characters from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... Chansey, known as Lucky (ラッキー Rakkī) in the original Japanese, is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Golbat is Pokémon #42. ...

Unusual evolutions

One Pokémon in Ruby and Sapphire evolves according to an extra statistic otherwise used only in minigames – the Beauty stat. This Pokémon, Feebas, will evolve into a Milotic once its Beauty is maxed out and it gains a level. This evolution cannot be obtained in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen because the Beauty stat is not part of these versions. In Fantastic Dizzy, the player has to complete a sliding puzzle to get an extra life. ... Feebas is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Milotic is a fictional Water-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ...

Another unusual form of evolution is the Nincada evolutionary family. When Nincada evolves into Ninjask, if the player has no more than five Pokémon at that time, then he or she will also receive its other evolved form, Shedinja, in an empty Pokémon slot. Name origin The name Nincada originates from the words ninja and cicada. ... Ninjask (called テッカニン, or Tekkanin, in Japanese) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Shedinja is listed as Pokémon #292 in the National Pokédex and #44 in the Hoenn Pokédex Name origin The name Shedinja originates from the words shed and ninja. ...

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon. There have been many theroies about what determines which way it evolves, including Day/Night evolutions, Gender evolutions and even Nature-based ones, but it is actually determined by a hidden variable that is chosen when the Wurmple is encountered. Wurmple is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Silcoon is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Cascoon is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Wurmple is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Tyrogue has three possible evolutions, depending on the ratio of its attack and defense stats. If the value of its attack stat is greater than that of its defense stat, then it will evolve into Hitmonchan; if its defense stat has the greater value, then it will evolve into Hitmonlee; and if its attack and defense stats are equal, it will evolve into Hitmontop. Tyrogue is the pre-evolution of Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee introduced in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver. ... Hitmonchan is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise that uses mainly punching attacks. ... Hitmonlee is a fictional fighting Pokémon which uses mainly kicking attacks. ... Hitmontop is Pokémon #237 in the National Pokédex. ...