Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Evolution Stones & Items

Master Pokémon evolution in Hisui with this guide to Sinnoh Stones, elemental stones, and other key evolutionary items in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

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Evolution Stones & Items

Mastering Pokémon evolution in Hisui requires understanding the unique items that trigger transformations. From the classic elemental stones to specialized evolutionary items, knowing where to find and how to use them is key to completing your Pokédex and building a powerful team. This guide details every evolution-triggering item and their acquisition methods.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, evolution isn't always tied to leveling up. Many Pokémon require the use of specific evolutionary items to reach their final forms. These items can be found through various means, including exploration, completing requests, purchasing from shops, and even through the unpredictable nature of Space-Time Distortions. Understanding the full list of these items and their functions is crucial for any aspiring Pokémon Master in the Hisui region.

Key Evolutionary Items and Their Uses:

  • Fire Stone: Evolves Vulpix into Ninetales, Growlithe into Arcanine, and Eevee into Flareon.
  • Water Stone: Evolves Staryu into Starmie, Eevee into Vaporeon, and Shellder into Cloyster.
  • Thunder Stone: Evolves Pikachu into Raichu, Eevee into Jolteon, and Magnemite into Magneton.
  • Leaf Stone: Evolves Gloom into Vileplume, Weepinbell into Victreebel, and Eevee into Leafeon.
  • Ice Stone: Evolves Alolan Vulpix into Alolan Ninetales and Alolan Sandshrew into Alolan Sandslash.
  • Shiny Stone: Evolves Togetic into Togekiss and Roselia into Roserade.
  • Dawn Stone: Evolves male Kirlia into Gallade and female Snorunt into Froslass.
  • Oval Stone: Evolves Happiny into Chansey during the day.
  • Sun Stone: Evolves Gloom into Bellossom and Sunkern into Sunflora.
  • Moon Stone: Evolves Nidorina into Nidoqueen, Nidorino into Nidoking, Clefairy into Clefable, and Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff.

Special Evolutionary Items:

  • Metal Coat: Evolves Onix into Steelix and Scyther into Scizor.
  • King's Rock: Evolves Slowpoke into Slowking and Poliwhirl into Politoed.
  • Dragon Scale: Evolves Seadra into Kingdra.
  • Magmarizer: Evolves Magmar into Magmortar.
  • Electirizer: Evolves Electabuzz into Electivire.
  • Dubious Disc: Evolves Porygon2 into Porygon-Z.
  • Soothe Bell: Not an evolution item, but increases friendship, which can lead to evolution for some Pokémon.

Acquisition Methods:

Many of these items can be purchased from the General Store in Jubilife Village, particularly as you progress through the story. The Ginkgo Guild merchants also offer a rotating selection. Furthermore, exploring the various regions of Hisui can yield these items as hidden treasures or rewards for defeating wild Pokémon. Space-Time Distortions are a particularly volatile but rewarding source, often containing rare items, including evolutionary stones.