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There are many different ways to evolve Pokemon in the Pokemon world. The most well-known method is by leveling Pokemon up to a specific level. Since the originalPokemon Diamond/Pearl, a new method of evolution was inputted. Some Pokemon will not evolve until they’ve learned a certain move. Naturally, as loyal remakes,Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearlinclude this evolution method in their gameplay.
There are currently 11 Pokemon that evolve using this evolution method. SinceBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlexcludes Pokemon from generations 5-8, that number goes from 11 down to 7. As long as the evolution move is a part of the Pokemon’s four-slot movelist, then it will evolve once it levels.
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Which Moves Evolve Pokemon
It seems the most common evolution move Pokemon need to know isAncient Power. This is a Rock-type move with a maximum of 5 PP, base power of 60, and 100% accuracy. If Ancient Power inflicts damage, it has a 10% chance of raising the user’s Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage. These stat bonuses are lost if the Pokemon is switched out of battle.The Pokemon that need to know Ancient Powerto evolve may want to erase this move once they’ve achieved evolution because Ancient Power won’t give STAB. However, Ancient Power will increase stats in battle if trainers are lucky.
Other Pokemon may evolve once they’ve learned other moves such asRollout,Double Hit,orMimic.
Pokemon will learn moves once they reach a certain level. However, in some cases, a Pokemon may be higher than the level it naturally learns the move. Thus it may not have the move upon capture. This means theywill need to be brought to the Move Tutorto relearn the necessary move for evolution. The price for relearning one move is a Heart Scale, which can be found in certain Sinnoh locations or the Grand Underground.
Once the Pokemon has this move, level it up in battle orfeed it a Rare Candy to evolve.
Pokemon that Evolve with Certain Moves
Ironically, the Pokemon that evolve with certain moves, except for Mime Jr. (Brilliant Diamond), Bonsly (Shining Pearl), and Aipom, will not be able until the postgame. Players will have needed to defeat the Elite Four and its Championandreceive the National Dex from Professor Rowanin order to catch the remaining four Pokemon.
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To get Lickilicky and Mamoswine,players will needtwo Heart Scalesto give to the Move Tutor in Pastoria City. Forversion-exclusive Pokemonlike Bonsly and Mime Jr., players will need to trade with someone who has the other version of the one they’re playing. If someone hasShining Pearland wants Mime Jr., they need to trade with someone who hasBrilliant Diamond.
