Below is a list of Pokemon grouped into their evolutionary chains for easy browsing. The
charts also specify the conditions by which they evolve. Note that for most conditional
evolutions (such as Happiness), the Pokemon needs to level up once the condition is met in
order to evolve. You can also filter by condition using the menu below right.
Evolution is a key part of the Pokemon games. Evolving pokemon makes them stronger and often gives them a wider movepool. Several species of pokemon are only obtainable through evolution.
There are several methods of evolution, with more variations being added with each game. In Red/Blue/Yellow, a pokemon might evolve by training it to a certain level, applying an elemental stone, or trading via cable link.
In Gold/Silver/Crystal, additional methods were added, namely happiness level and trading with a held item. Later games added yet more based on things such as gender, time of day or after a certain move is learned.