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Pokémon GO evolution requirements

Know every special step before you spend the Candy.

Search evolution routes that need more than Candy: items, buddy progress, adventure tasks, lures, a time window, gender, trades, coins, and other recorded conditions.

Find an evolutionOpen Evolution Planner
Special routes91
Item routes40
Buddy or task26
Time or lure19

Requirement finder

Search by Pokémon or requirement.

Every card shows the complete recorded route, including Candy alongside the condition that makes the evolution special.

91 resultsRequirements reviewed July 10, 2026

Buddy requirement

9 recorded routes

Set the Pokémon as your buddy and finish the listed walking, heart, or adventure condition.

Gender requirement

12 recorded routes

Only the recorded gender can use that evolution branch.

Evolution item

40 recorded routes

Keep the required evolution item in your Item Bag and confirm the evolution preview before spending it.

Lure module

7 recorded routes

Stand within range of the required active Lure Module before opening the evolution screen.

Adventure or task

17 recorded routes

Complete the listed catches, raids, wins, or another adventure requirement while the correct buddy is active when required.

Time of day

12 recorded routes

The evolution button depends on the local day or night window shown in Pokémon GO.

Planning advice

Verify the button before committing rare resources.

Pokémon GO shows the target silhouette and required conditions on the evolution screen. Use this directory to plan, then confirm the in-game preview before spending rare items, walking distance, coins, or Candy.

Why some routes appear more than once

Branching families such as Eevee can reach different targets with distinct lure, buddy, time, or naming conditions. Each valid route is listed separately so a filter never hides an alternative.