Pokemon Sword and Shield - Evolution Stones

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Information and overview of evolutionary stones, including their types and how to acquire in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.

Evolution Stone Guide

What are Evolutionary Stones

Evolutionary stones are obtainable items that evolve specific pokemon. There are several types of evolution stones and they can be used at any to instantly evolve the pokemon they are used on.

For other evolution methods, visit our evolution methods page.

Other Evolutionary Methods

Acquiring Evolution Stones

Type of Stone	How to Acquire
Fire Stone	From Lake Miloch, go north and cross the bridge to Motostoke Riverbank. Turn left to find the stone next to three energy pipes along the city wall. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Thunder Stone	Giant’s Seat wild area. It is on the edge of a hill overlooking the lower area. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Water Stone	Found in the wild area of Bridge Field. It is near a pokemon den along the outside of the Motostoke city wall. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Leaf Stone	Path to the left of Turffield hill where a man is standing with his back turned. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Moon Stone	At Dusty Bowl. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Sun Stone	North section of Dusty Bowl. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Shiny Stone	Route 8. From Doctor Joanna, go up the ladder on the right. Go around the path on the right to get the stone. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Dusk Stone	Behind the pokemon center in Stow-on-Side. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Dawn Stone	From Giant’s Cap, head south to find the stone near the large stones arranged in a circle around a pokemon den. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.
Ice Stone	Immediately after obtaining the Rotom bike’s water mode from the surgeon on route 9, go into the water and paddle to the upper right corner (toward the opening formed by the iceberg). The stone can be found sparkling there. Also, at the Circle of Stones at Lake Outrage.

All evolution stones can also be obtained as random finds from the digging duo at the Bridge Field wild area.

Digging Duo Item List

Three random evolution stones respawn every 24 hours at the Lake Outrage wild area. From the Giant’s Cap wild area, go south to find large rock columns in a circular arrangement. Examine the rock columns to obtain a random evolution stone.

Pokemon Evolutions Requiring Evolutionary Stones

Below is a list of pokemon available in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield that may require evolution stones. These pokemon are organized based on the evolution stone they require.

Fire Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Eevee	Flareon
Vulpix	Ninetales
Growlithe	Arcanine

Thunder Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Pikachu	Raichu
Eevee	Jolteon
Charjabug	Vikavolt
Magneton*	Magnezone*

*To be confirmed

Water Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Eevee	Vaporeon
Shellder	Cloyster
Lombre	Ludicolo

Leaf Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Eevee	Leafeon
Nuzleaf	Shiftry
Gloom	Vileplume

Ice Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Eevee	Glaceon
Galarian Darumaka	Galarian Darmanitan

Moon Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Clefairy	Clefable
Munna	Musharna
Nidorino	Nidoking
Nidorina	Nidoqueen

Sun Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Gloom	Bellossom
Cottonee	Whimsicott
Helioptile	Heliolisk

Shiny Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Roselia	Roserade
Togetic	Togekiss
Minccino	Cinccino

Dusk Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Lampent	Chandelure
Doublade	Aegislash

Dawn Stone

Current Form	Next Evolution
Kirlia	Gallade
Snorunt	Froslass

Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Article List

▼Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Articles
Expansion Pass	All Diglett Locations	Gen 8 Starters
Galar Dex	Pokemon Battles	Walkthroughs
Beginner Guides	Strategy Guides	Game Database
Strategy Guides	Post-Game	TM Locations
TR List	Evolution Stones	Evolution Methods

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