Each Shard corresponds to one of the four Evolution stones.
Causes Template:Rf Sandshrew to evolve into Alolan Sandslash.Style="background: # Template:Gen VII color light border: 1px solid # Template:Gen VII color dark text-align: center" data-sort-value="7" | VII Causes female Snorunt to evolve into Froslass.Causes male Kirlia to evolve into Gallade.Causes Doublade to evolve into Aegislash.Causes Lampent to evolve into Chandelure.Causes Misdreavus to evolve into Mismagius.Causes Murkrow to evolve into Honchkrow.Causes Minccino to evolve into Cinccino.Style="background: # Template:Gen IV color light border: 1px solid # Template:Gen IV color dark text-align: center" data-sort-value="4" | IV Causes Helioptile to evolve into Heliolisk.Causes Petilil to evolve into Lilligant.Causes Cottonee to evolve into Whimsicott.Style="background: # Template:Gen II color light border: 1px solid # Template:Gen II color dark text-align: center" data-sort-value="2" | II Causes Jigglypuff to evolve into Wigglytuff.Causes Clefairy to evolve into Clefable.Causes Nidorino to evolve into Nidoking.Causes Nidorina to evolve into Nidoqueen.Causes Eevee to evolve into Leafeon Template:Sup/8.Causes Exeggcute to evolve into Exeggutor (outside of Alola) or Template:Rf Exeggutor (in Alola).Causes Weepinbell to evolve into Victreebel.Causes Charjabug to evolve into Vikavolt Template:Sup/8.Causes Eelektrik to evolve into Eelektross.Causes Magneton to evolve into Magnezone Template:Sup/8.Causes Pikachu to evolve into Raichu (outside of Alola) or Template:Rf Raichu (in Alola).Causes Shellder to evolve into Cloyster.Causes Poliwhirl to evolve into Poliwrath.Causes Growlithe to evolve into Arcanine.Style="background: # Template:Gen I color light border: 1px solid # Template:Gen I color dark text-align: center" data-sort-value="1" | I 5.1 In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga.To evolve the following Pokémon you’ll need to find the specific evolutionary stone they require to evolve, which can be bought a certain stores or found by exploring the Galar region.Īfter you’ve acquired a stone, enter the menu by pressing X, select your Bag, navigate to “Other Items”, find the stone you want to use, and select “Use this Item” instead of “Give to a “Pokémon.” If the Pokémon is compatible with the stone it will evolve. Stone-based evolutions are the most common type of special evolution and have been around since Gen 1.
Here’s a complete list of all of the special evolution methods in Sword and Shield: Stone Evolutions You’ll need to hunt down special stones, find specific fossil combinations, and even twirl your Nintendo Switch’s thumbstick to evolve some of Sword and Shield’s Pokémon. But many of the pocket monsters you’ll capture during your adventure have special requirements to change form. A majority of the creatures found in the Galar region evolve once they reach a certain level.
Catching ‘em all in Pokémon Sword and Shield is primarily done by battling opponents to level up your Pokémon.