Niantic has unveiled the gradual release of these Generation 4 Pokemon. Many of these new additions are evolved forms of familiar Generation 1, 2, and 3 Pokemon.
To evolve your existing Pokemon from the previous generations into Generation 4, you'll need a special item known as the Sinnoh Stone. While the concept of evolution items isn't entirely new, it has been reimagined for this latest generation.
In the past, various items like the Sun Stone, Metal Coat, Dragon Scale, King’s Rock, and Upgrade were used to evolve specific Pokemon species. Now, let's dive into the details of which Pokemon can evolve with these items:
Sun Stone Evolution
The Sun Stone is a key item for several Pokemon from previous generations. It's an essential tool for evolving certain Pokemon into their more advanced forms. Here's a list of Pokemon that can evolve using the Sun Stone:
- Gloom into Bellossom
- Sunkern into Sunflora
Metal Coat Evolution
The Metal Coat is another indispensable evolution item. With it, you can evolve two specific Pokemon into their enhanced versions:
- Onix into Steelix
- Scyther into Scizor
Dragon Scale Evolution
The Dragon Scale, as its name suggests, is associated with Dragon-type Pokemon. By using this item, you can evolve Seadra into Kingdra.
King’s Rock Evolution
The King’s Rock is a sought-after item for certain Water-type Pokemon. It enables the evolution of:
- Poliwhirl into Politoed
- Slowpoke into Slowking
Upgrade Evolution
The Upgrade item is used to evolve Porygon into Porygon2, a transformation that tech-savvy trainers will surely appreciate.
Now, let's fast forward to Generation 4. Surprisingly, evolving Pokemon into Generation 4 is relatively straightforward. Unlike previous generations that required multiple evolution items, you only need one item: the Sinnoh Stone. This simplification has made the evolution process more accessible to trainers.
Obtaining Sinnoh Stones
Obtaining Sinnoh Stones can be accomplished through various methods:
Field Research Breakthroughs
One way to acquire Sinnoh Stones is by achieving a Field Research Breakthrough. To earn this, you'll need to collect seven Field Research stamps over seven days. The reward for this achievement often includes a Sinnoh Stone, among other items.
PvP Trainer Battles
The introduction of Player vs. Player (PvP) battles in December 2018 added another dimension to the game. Engaging in battles with Team Leaders or fellow trainers can also yield Sinnoh Stones as rewards. This feature has added excitement to the game and encouraged trainers to test their skills in battles.
Sinnoh Stone Evolution
Here is a list of Pokemon that can evolve using the Sinnoh Stone:
- Rhydon into Rhyperior
- Electabuzz into Electivire
- Magmar into Magmortar
- Togetic into Togekiss
- Roselia into Roserade
- Dusclops into Dusknoir
- Porygon2 into Porygon-Z
- Sneasel into Weavile
- Gligar into Gliscor
- Murkrow into Honchkrow
- Misdreavous into Mismagius
The advent of Generation 4 has introduced exciting new possibilities for Pokemon trainers. With the Sinnoh Stone in hand, you can evolve your beloved Pokemon into their more potent forms, expanding your roster and preparing for even greater challenges in the world of Pokemon GO.
So, get out there, complete your research, and engage in thrilling Trainer Battles to unlock the full potential of your Pokemon team. Happy hunting, trainers!