Guide to obtaining Pokémon #001-050 in Pokémon Sun and Moon, including starter Pokémon, evolutions, and locations for Pikipek, Yungoos, Rattata, Caterpie, and more.
Walkthrough
- 1Receive Rowlett (Grass/Flying), Litten (Fire), or Popplio (Water) as your starter Pokémon from Hala in Iki Town.
- 2Evolve Rowlett into Dartrix at Lv 17, then into Decidueye at Lv 34.
- 3Evolve Litten into Torracat at Lv 17, then into Incineroar at Lv 34.
- 4Evolve Popplio into Brionne at Lv 17, then into Primarina at Lv 34.
- 5Catch Pikipek (Normal/Flying) on Route 1, 4, 5, or 6.
- 6Evolve Pikipek into Trumbeak at Lv 14. Trumbeak can also be found on Route 5, 8, 11, Lush Jungle, Poni Grove, and Poni Plains.
- 7Evolve Trumbeak into Toucannon at Lv 28.
- 8Catch Yungoos (Normal) on Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, Hau’oli City, Kala’e Bay, or Verdant Cavern in Pokémon Sun.
- 9Evolve Yungoos into Gumshoos at Lv 20 during the day. Gumshoos can also be found on Route 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, Akala Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Malie City, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, and Tapu Village.
- 10Catch Rattata (Dark/Normal) at Night on Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, Hau’oli City, Kala’e Bay, or Verdant Cavern in Pokémon Moon.
- 11Evolve Rattata into Raticate at Level 20 at Night. Raticate can also be found at Night on Route 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, Akala Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Malie City, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, and Tapu Village.
- 12Catch Caterpie (Bug) on Route 1, 5, Lush Jungle, or Melemele Meadow.
- 13Evolve Caterpie into Metapod. Metapod can also be found on Route 1, 5, Lush Jungle, or Melemele Meadow.
- 14Evolve Metapod into Butterfree. Butterfree can also be found on Route 5 or Melemele Meadow.
- 15Catch Ledyba (Bug/Flying) on Route 1 during the day.
- 16Evolve Ledyba into Ledian at Lv 18. Ledian can also be found during the day on Route 10, 11, 17, Malie Garden, or Ula’ula Meadow.
- 17Catch Spinarak (Bug/Poison) on Route 1 at Night.
- 18Evolve Spinarak into Ariados at Lv 22. Ariados can also be found at Night on Route 10, 11, 17, Malie Garden, or Ula’ula Meadow.
- 19Catch Pichu (Electric) on Route 1 (near Iki Town) or in Hau’oli City.
- 20Evolve Pichu into Pikachu with a Happiness value of 250.
- 21Evolve Pikachu into Raichu using a Thunder Stone.
- 22Catch Grubbin (Bug) on Route 1 (near Iki Town), 4, 5, or 6.
- 23Evolve Grubbin into Charjabug at Lv 20. Charjabug can also be found on Blush Mountain.
- 24Evolve Charjabug into Vikavolt after levelling up at Vast Poni Canyon.
- 25Catch Bonsly (Rock) on Route 1 (path blocked by rocks), 5, or Lush Jungle.
- 26Evolve Bonsly into Sudowoodo after learning Mimic.
- 27Catch Happiny (Normal) via SOS battles on Route 1 (path blocked by rocks), 4, 5, 6, Hau’oli City, or Lush Jungle. Alternatively, trade Pancham with Momoe in Sushi High Roller.
- 28Evolve Happiny into Chansey during the day while holding an Oval Stone.
- 29Evolve Chansey into Blissey with a Happiness value of 250.
- 30Catch Munchlax (Normal) on Route 1 (path blocked by rocks) or via special Wi-Fi distribution.
- 31Evolve Munchlax into Snorlax with a Happiness value of 250.
- 32Catch Slowpoke (Water/Psychic) on Route 1 (bottom half), 15, 16, or Kala’e Bay.
- 33Evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro at Lv 37.
- 34Evolve Slowpoke into Slowking when traded while holding a King’s Rock.
- 35Catch Wingull (Water/Flying) on Route 1 (bottom half), 7, 8, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Hano Beach, Kala’e Bay, or Melemele Sea.
- 36Evolve Wingull into Pelipper at Lv 25. Pelipper can also be found on Route 14, 15, 16, Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Secluded Shore, or Tapu Village.
- 37Catch Abra (Psychic) on Route 2 or in Hau’oli City.
- 38Evolve Abra into Kadabra at Lv 16.
- 39Evolve Kadabra into Alakazam when traded.
- 40Catch Meowth (Dark) on Route 1 (Trainer School), 2, in Hau’oli City, or Malie Garden.
- 41Evolve Meowth into Persian with a Happiness value of 250.
- 42Catch Magnemite (Electric/Steel) on Route 1 (Trainer School), in Hau’oli City, or Malie City.
- 43Evolve Magnemite into Magneton.
Tips
- Starter Pokémon (Rowlett, Litten, Popplio) are obtained directly from Hala in Iki Town.
- Many Pokémon evolve at specific levels or by meeting certain conditions like Happiness, time of day, or holding an item.
- Pay attention to the time of day (Day/Night) as it affects the appearance of certain Pokémon like Yungoos and Rattata.
- Route numbers and specific locations are crucial for finding wild Pokémon.
- Some Pokémon, like Happiny, can be obtained through SOS battles or trades.
- Evolution methods for Pikachu, Snorlax, and Persian rely on high Happiness values.
- Trade evolutions are required for Alakazam and Slowking.
- Specific evolution locations like Vast Poni Canyon for Vikavolt are important.
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