How to Evolve Grubbin in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Grubbin (Japanese: アゴジムシ Agojimushi) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves into Charjabug starting at level 20, which evolves into Vikavolt when leveled up in a special magnetic field (in Generation VII) or when exposed to a Thunder Stone (in Generation VIII).

Contents

• 1 Biology
• 2 In the anime
  • 2.1 Major appearances
  • 2.2 Minor appearances
  • 2.3 Pokédex entries
• 3 In the manga
  • 3.1 In the Pokémon Adventures manga
• 4 In the TCG
• 5 Game data
  • 5.1 Pokédex entries
  • 5.2 Game locations
    • 5.2.1 In side games
  • 5.3 Held items
  • 5.4 Stats
    • 5.4.1 Base stats
  • 5.5 Type effectiveness
  • 5.6 Learnset
    • 5.6.1 By leveling up
    • 5.6.2 By TM/TR
    • 5.6.3 By breeding
    • 5.6.4 By tutoring
    • 5.6.5 By transfer from another generation
  • 5.7 Side game data
  • 5.8 Evolution
  • 5.9 Sprites
• 6 Trivia
  • 6.1 Origin
    • 6.1.1 Name origin
• 7 In other languages
• 8 Notes
• 9 External links

Biology

Grubbin is a small, insectoid Pokémon. It has a white body with three nubs on either side resembling simple legs. There are two yellow spots on its side. Its head is dominated by two large, yellow mandibles with reddish-orange tips. The rest of its head is brown and has a reddish-orange structure with a yellow rim on top. It has large, black eyes with white pupils.

Grubbin typically lives underground. It uses its jaw as a weapon, a tool for burrowing, and for extracting sap from trees. Additionally, it can create sticky threads, which it shoots from its mouth and uses to swing around as though on suspension wires. It loves electricity, and can be found near power plants. [1] Rookidee is a natural enemy of Grubbin.

In the anime

Major appearances

A wild Grubbin debuted in Alola to New Adventure!. Ash chased after it as it went underground, but lost track of it. Grubbin reappeared in Loading the Dex! during a flashback.

Ash attempted to catch another wild Grubbin in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style! by having Pikachu battle it. However, he was unable to catch it when it escaped the Poké Ball and went underground. Grubbin managed to scare Lillie when it popped back up before escaping.

Minor appearances

A Grubbin appeared as an image in Loading the Dex! when Giovanni was telling Team Rocket about the rare Pokémon that appear in the Alola region.

A wild Grubbin appeared in Partner Promises!.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Alola, Kanto! aboard a plane bound for Kanto.

Multiple Grubbin appeared in Rise and Shine, Starship!, where they were summoned by Sophocles’s Charjabug to assist in digging up a Celesteela at Bamboo Hill.

A Grubbin appeared in Dewpider Ascending!, where it briefly chased a Dewpider, grabbing it in its pincers.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Securing the Future!, where it joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

Two Grubbin appeared in Battling the Beast Within! as residents of the post-apocalyptic Ultra Ruin. One of them reappeared in the next episode.

A Grubbin appeared in the past in A Timeless Encounter!.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Battling Besties!.

Three Grubbin appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other two being wild. The wild Grubbin were among the Pokémon seen in the Wild Area.

In JN037, Goh chased after a Grubbin in an attempt to catch it, only for it to go underground.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Grubbin debuts in The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer, where one appears under the ownership of Moon. He evolved into Charjabug sometime before Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull.

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A special magnetic field (Japanese: 特殊な磁場 special magnetic field) enables Magneton, Nosepass, and Charjabug to evolve into Magnezone, Probopass, and Vikavolt, respectively.

Contents

• 1 In the core series games
• 2 In spin-off games
  • 2.1 In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
  • 2.2 In Pokémon GO
• 3 In the anime
• 4 In the manga
  • 4.1 In the Pokémon Adventures manga
• 5 See also
• 6 In other languages

In the core series games

• In Sinnoh, Mt. Coronet contains a special magnetic field. Magneton and Nosepass may evolve anywhere in Mt. Coronet, including exterior areas, the Spear Pillar, and the Hall of Origin.
• In Unova, Chargestone Cave contains a special magnetic field. This magnetism is also evident by the cave’s puzzle: the player must push stone fragments blocking some passages so they are attracted by larger magnetic rocks, making it possible to continue.
• In Kalos, Route 13 contains a special magnetic field that is produced by the nearby Kalos Power Plant. Despite the special magnetic field being produced by the Kalos Power Plant, Nosepass and Magneton will not evolve if leveled up inside the Power Plant.
• In HoennOR AS, a special magnetic field is present in New Mauville.
• In Alola, a special magnetic field is present in Blush MountainUS UM and Vast Poni Canyon.

As there is no special magnetic field in Kanto or Johto, Magneton and Nosepass cannot evolve in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, which means the only way to obtain Magnezone and Probopass is to receive them by trade.

There is no special magnetic field in Galar. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon that previously evolved via a special magnetic field evolve by being exposed to a Thunder Stone instead.

In spin-off games

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Pokémon GO

Because Pokémon GO uses real-world locations, being within range a Pokéstop outfitted with a Magnetic Lure Module is required to induce evolution in Magneton and Nosepass.

In the anime

In Nosing ‘Round The Mountain!, Alan specifically asked Ash to keep their battle near Mt. Coronet so that his Nosepass could evolve, which it did.

In Cheers on Castaways Isle!, an island located in Diablo’s Ocean contained a special magnetic field due to meteorites in the area. Several wild Nosepass and Probopass were seen inhabiting the island.

In That’s Some Spicy Island Research!, Sophocles revealed that he wanted to evolve his Charjabug during his Pokémon School class’s visit to Poni Island. Hearing this, the island’s Nurse Joy suggested him to visit Vast Poni Canyon. In Evolving Research!, Sophocles visited the canyon, and his Charjabug successfully evolved into Vikavolt thanks to the canyon’s special magnetic field.

Home » Guides » Pokemon Sun & Moon Evolution Guide: Grubbin (When & What)

Grubbin is a new Pokemon introduced in Sun and Moon that looks precisely like a tiny, disgusting insect. You should know, I’m biased against bugs. Look, that’s all I’ll say about it. It’s a Bug type, numbered 27 on the Pokedex, is usually found on Melemele Island (first one) or Akala Island (second one), and it evolves into some pretty cool bugs. But, you know, they’re still insects.

Here’s the official description for Grubbin:

Grubbin relies on its sturdy jaw as a weapon in battle and as a tool for burrowing through the earth. Grubbin loves electricity, which is why it can be found near power plants and substations. By wrapping tree branches in the sticky threads that it spews from its mouth, Grubbin can swing around like an actor on suspension wires!

Grubbin

Okay, okay, so here are the facts about this little critter. Grubbin will evolve at level 20 into Charjabug. This is both a Bug and Electric type Pokemon, it looks exactly like a green cube, and it has the ability “Battery.”

Charjabug

Here’s some official text about Charjabug, the second evolution for the trio:

Charjabug stays perfectly still in preparation for Evolution, and often spends time with its body half-buried in the earth. Charjabug is able to store up electricity. It can store enough power to run a household for a whole day. The power it stores can be provided to other Pokémon, so it can also serve as a battery!

Charjabug has the Battery Ability, an Ability not seen before in any other Pokémon. The Battery Ability allows it to raise the power of allies’ special moves.

Further than that, Charjabug will evolve into Vikavolt at level 40, which is another Bug and Electric mash-up type with the ability “Levitate.”

Vikavolt

Here’s what the official Pokemon site has to say about Vikavolt, the final evolution of the trio:

Vikavolt is like a fortress that zooms through the forest, firing a beam of electricity from its mouth. Its huge jaws control the electricity it blasts out.

Vikavolt is adept at acrobatic flight maneuvers like tailspins and sharp turns. It can fly at high speeds even as it weaves its way through the complicated tangle of branches in the forest.

Vikavolt clasps Charjabug with its legs and uses it as an extra battery. Even if a battle drags on, it can use the electric power from Charjabug to continue firing off powerful moves. When Vikavolt is engaged in a fierce aerial fight, it releases Charjabug to make itself lighter and increase its mobility.

That’s really all there is to the evolutions that Grubbin can undergo! For more help with Pokemon Sun and Moon, be sure to check back to Twinfinite’s wiki for guides and tips!

The tagline for Pokémon may be catch ‘em all, but there’s more to raising those pocket monsters than merely lobbing a ball at their faces when they let their guard down. Some Pokémon need training, to be put through battles and then some. So here’s a handy guide on how to evolve all your new pocket monsters in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

And yes, I have wankers writer’s cramp after putting this guide together.

Litten – Evolves into Torracat from level 17.

Torracat – Evolves into Incineroar starting at level 34.

Rowlett – Evolves into Dartrix from Level 17.

Dartrix – Evolves into Decidueye from level 34.

Popplio – Evolves into Brionne from level 17.

Brionne – Evolves into Primarina from level 34.

Pikipek – Evolves into Trumbeak from level 14.

Trumbeak – Evolves into Toucannon from level 28.

Yungoos – Evolves into Gumshoos from level 20, when leveled up in the morning.

Rattatta – Evolves into Raticate from level 20 at night.

Grubbin – Evolves into Charjabug from level 20.

Charjabug – Evolves into Vikavolt when leveled up near the electric rock on Poni Island.

Pikachu – Evolves into Alolan Raichu when a Thunderstone is used.

Crabrawler – Evolves into Crabominable when leveled up at Mount Lanakila.

Meowth – Evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with max happiness.

Grimer – Evolves into Alolan Muk from level 38.

Diglett – Evolves into Alolan Dugtrio from level 26.

Cutiefly – Evolves into Ribombee from level 25.

Rockruff – Evolves from level 25, based on Pokémon game. In Pokémon Sun it evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up in the morning. In Pokémon Moon, it evolves into Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night.

Mareanie – Evolves into Toxapex from level 38.

Mudbray – Evolves into Mudsdale from level 30.

Dewpider – Evolves into Araquanid from level 22.

Fomantis – Evolves into Lurantis when leveled up in the morning from level 34.

Morelull – Evolves into Shiinotic from level 24.

Salandit – Only female Salandit can evolve into Salazzle from level 33.

Stufful -Evolves into Bewear from level 27.

Bounsweet – Evolves into Steenee from level 18.

Steenee – Evolves into Tsareena after it levels up and knows the Stomp move.

Wimpod – Evolves into Golisopod from level 30.

Sandygast – Evolves into Palosand from level 42.

Type: Null – Evolves into Silvally when it levels up with maximum happiness.

Geodude – Evolves into Alolan Graveller from level 25.

Graveller – Evolves into Alolan Golem when traded.

Sandshrew – Evolves into Alolan Sandslash when leveled up around the Ice Stone.

Vulpix – Evolves into Alolan Ninetails when leveled up around the Ice Stone.

Jangmo-o – Evolves into Hakamo-o from level 35.

Hakamo-o – Evolves into Kommo-o from level 45.

Cosmog – Evolves into Cosmoem from level 43.

Cosmoem – In Pokémon Sun, evolves into Solgaleo from level 53. In Pokémon Moon, evolves into Lunala from level 53.

Pokémon’s core concept may be centered on catching ‘em all, but there’s a certain joy in not only raising the new critter you caught but also in unlocking its true potential. In fighting with your favourite pocket monster, earning every single experience point and then watching the sum total of its efforts yield a powerful new transformation.

Magical stuff, with plenty of options available to players throughout the course of their Pokéjourney. Here’s a full list of how you can evolve every new Pokemon in Ultra Sun and Moon, from Litten to Cosmog.

Litten – Evolves into Torracat from level 17.

Torracat – Evolves into Incineroar starting at level 34.

Rowlett – Evolves into Dartrix from Level 17.

Dartrix – Evolves into Decidueye from level 34.

Popplio – Evolves into Brionne from level 17.

Brionne – Evolves into Primarina from level 34.

Pikipek – Evolves into Trumbeak from level 14.

Trumbeak – Evolves into Toucannon from level 28.

Yungoos – Evolves into Gumshoos from level 20, when leveled up in the morning.

Rattatta – Evolves into Alolan Raticate from level 20 at night.

Grubbin – Evolves into Charjabug from level 20.

Charjabug – Evolves into Vikavolt when leveled up near the electric rock on Poni Island.

Pikachu – Evolves into Alolan Raichu when a Thunderstone is used.

Crabrawler – Evolves into Crabominable when leveled up at Mount Lanakila.

Meowth – Evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with max happiness.

Grimer – Evolves into Alolan Muk from level 38.

Diglett – Evolves into Alolan Dugtrio from level 26.

Cutiefly – Evolves into Ribombee from level 25.

Rockruff – Evolves from level 25, based on Pokémon game. In Pokémon Sun it evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up in the morning. In Pokémon Moon, it evolves into Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night. A third event-exclusive evolution, Dusk Form, can be triggered when Rockruff is leveled up between 5PM and 5:59PM.

Mareanie – Evolves into Toxapex from level 38.

Mudbray – Evolves into Mudsdale from level 30.

Dewpider – Evolves into Araquanid from level 22.

Fomantis – Evolves into Lurantis when leveled up in the morning from level 34.

Morelull – Evolves into Shiinotic from level 24.

Salandit – Only female Salandit can evolve into Salazzle from level 33.

Stufful -Evolves into Bewear from level 27.

Bounsweet – Evolves into Steenee from level 18.

Steenee – Evolves into Tsareena after it levels up and knows the Stomp move.

Wimpod – Evolves into Golisopod from level 30.

Sandygast – Evolves into Palosand from level 42.

Type: Null – Evolves into Silvally when it levels up with maximum happiness.

Geodude – Evolves into Alolan Graveller from level 25.

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Graveller – Evolves into Alolan Golem when traded.

Sandshrew – Evolves into Alolan Sandslash when leveled up around the Ice Stone.

Vulpix – Evolves into Alolan Ninetails when leveled up around the Ice Stone.

Jangmo-o – Evolves into Hakamo-o from level 35.

Hakamo-o – Evolves into Kommo-o from level 45.

Cosmog – Evolves into Cosmoem from level 43.

Cosmoem – In Pokémon Sun, evolves into Solgaleo from level 53. In Pokémon Moon, evolves into Lunala from level 53.

Grubbin (Japanese: アゴジムシ Agojimushi) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves into Charjabug starting at level 20, which evolves into Vikavolt when leveled up in a special magnetic field (in Generation VII) or when exposed to a Thunder Stone (in Generation VIII).

Contents

Grubbin is a small, insectoid Pokémon. It has a white body with three nubs on either side resembling simple legs. There are two yellow spots on its side. Its head is dominated by two large, yellow mandibles with reddish-orange tips. The rest of its head is brown and has a reddish-orange structure with a yellow rim on top. It has large, black eyes with white pupils.

Grubbin typically lives underground. It uses its jaw as a weapon, a tool for burrowing, and for extracting sap from trees. Additionally, it can create sticky threads, which it shoots from its mouth and uses to swing around as though on suspension wires. It loves electricity, and can be found near power plants. [1] Rookidee is a natural enemy of Grubbin.

Major appearances

A wild Grubbin debuted in Alola to New Adventure!. Ash chased after it as it went underground, but lost track of it. Grubbin reappeared in Loading the Dex! during a flashback.

Ash attempted to catch another wild Grubbin in First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style! by having Pikachu battle it. However, he was unable to catch it when it escaped the Poké Ball and went underground. Grubbin managed to scare Lillie when it popped back up before escaping.

Minor appearances

A Grubbin appeared as an image in Loading the Dex! when Giovanni was telling Team Rocket about the rare Pokémon that appear in the Alola region.

A wild Grubbin appeared in Partner Promises!.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Alola, Kanto! aboard a plane bound for Kanto.

Multiple Grubbin appeared in Rise and Shine, Starship!, where they were summoned by Sophocles’s Charjabug to assist in digging up a Celesteela at Bamboo Hill.

A Grubbin appeared in Dewpider Ascending!, where it briefly chased a Dewpider, grabbing it in its pincers.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Securing the Future!, where it joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

Two Grubbin appeared in Battling the Beast Within! as residents of the post-apocalyptic Ultra Ruin. One of them reappeared in the next episode.

A Grubbin appeared in the past in A Timeless Encounter!.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Trainer’s Grubbin appeared in Battling Besties!.

Three Grubbin appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other two being wild. The wild Grubbin were among the Pokémon seen in the Wild Area.

In JN037, Goh chased after a Grubbin in an attempt to catch it, only for it to go underground.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Grubbin — Sun and Moon Pokemon Card Review

Today’s Pokemon Card Review is of Grubbin from the Sun and Moon set. Grubbin is a basic, grass type Pokemon card with a HP of 70. It has a x2 weakness to fire type Pokemon, no resistance type, and a two colorless energy card retreat cost. Grubbin does not have an Ability and it only has one move. Its only move is called Vice Grip, for two colorless energy cards this move does 20 damage.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Grubbin is a basic Pokemon card with a Stage 1 evolution in Charjabug, and a Stage 2 evolution in Vikavolt, which I’ll be reviewing in the next few weeks, you’ll more than likely want to use some of those Pokemon with this card, however, since I have not reviewed any of those cards yet, I will just act like Grubbin does not have any evolution forms and that it will be used on its own. On its own, the only time I would use this card is if you’re building a deck that has 4 Double Colorless energy cards in it, that way you could try and use Grubbin as a starter type Pokemon and do 20 damage the first turn for only one energy card. Another reason you may consider using this card is if you’re building a lightning type deck and want a Pokemon with a different weakness type, since both of the two evolution forms of Grubbin are lightning type Pokemon in this set. But, overall, this card is slower on the attack and has a high retreat cost, so like I mentioned, unless you’re using a full line of Double Colorless energy, I would pass on using this card.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 2 out of 5 rating. In my opinion, this is a slightly below average Basic Pokemon card overall. This card does have some positives on it, likes its HP, and the fact it requires only colorless energy cards to attack, but with only one move, which requires two energy cards, and a high retreat cost, there are much better cards out there to use in a grass type deck.

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Alolan Meowth and Grubbin are the first cards to be revealed from Collection Sun and Collection Moon! The two sets will be released in Japan on December 9th and will feature over 120 cards together. The sets will be combined into our first Sun and Moon set in February (probably titled Sun & Moon).

As we can see with Alolan Meowth, all Alolan Pokemon will have “Alolan” in their name. Alolan Evolutions like Alolan Ninetales and Alolan Persian, which evolve exclusively from Alolan Vulpix and Alolan Meowth, will probably specify they can only evolve from the Alolan Basic Pokemon. But Pokemon like Alolan Raichu and Alolan Exeggutor will probably say they evolve from plain ol’ Pikachu and Exeggcute since there’s no Alolan Pikachu or Alolan Exeggcute (as far as we know).

It might be lucky picks, but both Pokemon have 70 HP, which is a bit high for Basic Pokemon. Are HPs going to be raised?

Alolan Meowth – Darkness – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Fury Swipes: 10x damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: Psychic (-20)
Retreat: 1

Grubbin – Grass – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C][C] Vice Grip: 30 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

We also now have slightly larger images of the “Pikachu & New Friends” blister. The images reveal that holo cards in the Sun and Moon era will have a sort of “wave” holofoil pattern (assuming the holo pattern isn’t exclusive to this product). It also appears that the traditional type backgrounds of the cards now have a light “pebble” pattern over them, as you can see on the cards below and on the ones above.

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Oh, Grubbin. From just about the moment this generation seven Pokémon was revealed, fans wanted one on their team. Unfortunately, it turned out that Grubbin’s evolution requirements in Sun and Moon were oddly specific. Trainers that wanted their Grubbin to become Vikavolt had to carry one all the way to a late-game location. That task became unbearable when mixed with Grubbin’s status as an early-game common Bug-type. It was like being forced to use Metapod as an active team member until the last gym. Thankfully, Pokémon Sword and Shield make evolving Grubbin so much easier.

Where To Find Grubbin

Finding Grubbin is simple for those who are willing to look. Grubbin is one of the many Pokémon in Sword and Shield that don’t come out of the grass often. Therefore, you’ll want to walk around in the tall grass and trigger random battles. You can do this right away on Route 1 or the Slumbering Weald. Grubbin even has a small chance of coming out to walk around in the Slumbering Weald.

Grubbin evolves to Charjabug at level 20. Charjabug will evolve into Vikavolt when exposed to a Thunder Stone. Yes, that’s it. This makes it possible to get Vikavolt right after getting a Charjabug if you so desire. Thunder Stones can be found in the Lake of Outrage and North Lake Miloch, from the Digging Duo, or as a PokéJob reward.

Charjabug itself can appear as a somewhat high level spawn in the tall grass of the Axew’s Eye, Dusty Bowl, and Hammerlocke Hills areas.

You can also bypass the evolution business altogether and find Vikavolt as a high-level Wild Area spawn. It will sometimes be patrolling out in the open around the Giant’s Mirror and Giant’s Seat zones. Vikavolt can also be encountered in Max Raid Battles in the Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, and Rolling Fields zones.

What Vikavolt Does In Battle

Vikavolt has an astonishing Special Attack stat… and little else. Its speed is atrocious, meaning it can’t be the one who sweeps the opposing team. It has some decent bulk, but not enough to justify the fact that it will always be attacked before it attacks. If you really want to use it, however, attacks like Bug Buzz and Thunderbolt are no-brainers. Through in Energy Ball to counter those dangerous Rock/Ground-types as well. Finally, consider giving it U-turn so it can escape when it inevitably gets outmatched.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon is full of new Pokémon, and new Pokémon evolutions. Many of these fresh breeds require special evolution methods that haven’t really appeared in the series for a long time — and you’ll even be able to get Kanto forms instead of Alolan forms if you evolve Pokémon in a very specific location. We’ll break down how it all works in the guide below. There aren’t too many new Evolution methods, but it helps to know them all before venturing too far into the wilds of Ultra Sun and Moon.

The vanilla version of Sun and Moon added tons (and tons!) and new Pokémon, including Alolan forms for earlier generations that replaced their regular Kanto forms. That game also introduced the Ultra Beasts, strange Pokémon-like beings from another dimension with their own evolutionary quirks. There are tons of fresh Pokémon in Ultra Sun and Moon, but here we’re focusing on just the new methods that are exclusive (so far) to Ultra Sun and Moon.

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NOTE: This guide only covers new evolutions featured in Ultra Sun and Moon.

New Pokémon Evolutions

The following Pokémon will evolve into new forms if you follow the specific guidelines below. One requires that you reach Level 25 and evolve at a very specific time of day or Rockruff will become a different form of Pokémon when it evolves at Level 25. The other is an Ultra Beast evolution, and will only evolve while leveling up with a certain attack unlocked and in its moveset.

• Rockruff -> Evolves Into -> Lycanroc
  • Evolves at Level 25, between 5:00-5:59 PM.
• Poipole -> Evolves Into -> Naganadel
  • Evolves when Leveling Up with the Dragon Pulse move learned.
  • Go to the Move Reminder to re-learn Dragon Pulse.

Kanto Pokémon Evolutions

A new feature to Ultra Sun and Moon, you can also evolve certain Pokémon so that they don’t become Alolan forms. Pokémon will naturally evolve into Alolan forms in Ultra Sun and Moon (same as vanilla Sun and Moon) — you change the evolution path and get “standard” versions, activate their regular evolution methods in Ultra Space.

• Pokémon will evolve into Kanto forms instead of Alolan forms when activating their evolutions while in Ultra Space.

Here’s a full list of Pokémon that can evolve into Kanto form while in Ultra Space.

• Charjabug -> Evolves Into -> Vikavolt
  • Level up while in Blush Mountain.
• Cubone -> Evolves Into -> Marowak
  • Reaches Level 28 (in Ultra Space).
• Exeggcute -> Evolves Into -> Exeggutor
  • Use a Leaf Stone (in Ultra Space).
• Magneton -> Evolves Into -> Magnezone
  • Level up while in Blush Mountain.
• Pikachu -> Evolves Into -> Raichu
  • Use a Thunder Stone (in Ultra Space).

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