Listen, there are some strange Pokemon advancements out there, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have them in spades. Often the charming little guy you initially captured will progress into an outright monstrosity, or simply something a bit … off. Who does not enjoy a great motley team?
The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC presented some brand-new and timeless Pokemon to the video game, however progressing them isn’t constantly an uncomplicated procedure. Here are a few of the most desired Pokemon development approaches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC and the Pokemon Indigo Disk DLC.
How to Evolve Nosepass in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Expose to Thunder Stone
- Defeat in 5-Star or 6-Star Tera Raid Battle
This lovable little Moai (or Easter Island head) of a Pokemon makes a return in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, however developing Nosepass is various this time around.
As soon as you’ve discovered Nosepass in the northwestern corner of Kitakami (we advise searching in Paradise Barrens) you will require to expose Nosepass to a Thunder Stone in order to develop it into its next unusual kind, Probopass. If you do not desire to develop Nosepass, you can in some cases discover and beat Probopass in either a 5-Star or 6-Star Tera Raid.
How to Evolve Aipom in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
- Teach Aipom the Double Hit relocation
- Defeat in Tera Raid Battle
It’s constantly been simply a little befuddling that Aipom develops from an adorable little monkey with a hand on its tail to an adorable little monkey with … they type of appear like udders, all right? If you desire Aipom’s advancement, Ambipom, nevertheless, you can progress your Aipom utilizing this technique.
You will desire to teach your Aipom the relocation Double Hit. Aipom ought to find out the Double Hit relocation naturally at Level 32. As soon as Aipom understands Double Hit, you just require to level it up once again and it progresses into Ambipom!
How to Evolve Lampent in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Expose to Dusk Stone
- Defeat in 5-Star or 6-Star Tera Raid Battles
Yep, a chandelier Pokemon. Starting as the valuable candle light Pokemon, Litwick, you can take its 2nd advancement Lampent another level and obtain your extremely own Chandelure.
To progress Lampent into Chandelure, you will require to expose your Lampent to Dusk StoneThere is an ensured drop of Dusk Stone behind the Montenevera Health club, if you’re having problem discovering some. Otherwise, you can avoid developing Lampent completely and record a Chandelure after beating one in a 5-Star or 6-Star Tera Raid Battle.
How to Evolve Weepinbell in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Expose to Leaf Stone
- Defeat in top-level Tera Raid Battle
It needs to be stated. Weepinbell goes from looking quite like a mouth to progressing into a mouth with sharp teeth. If this cursed animal is your cup of tea however, you can capture Weepinbell and develop it into your really own Victreebel!
To progress Weepinbell, you’ll require to expose your Weepinbell to a Leaf Stone. We suggest searching for Leaf Stone in Tagtree Thicket, or you can simply purchase one. You can likewise simply record a Victreebel by beating it in a higher-level Tera Raid Battle.
How to Evolve Dusclops in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Trade while holding Reaper Cloth
- Defeat in top-level Tera Raid Battle
This odd Ghost-type Pokemon Dusclops can just be developed into a Dusknoir by trading it at Level 37. There’s a catch! The Dusclops should be holding a Reaper Cloth when traded. To discover one, head to the Timeless Woods in Kitakami, and browse the ground in the center of it, to the south, for a Poke Ball on the ground including one. Dusclops is among a number of Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that can just develop when traded.
The only other method to snag yourself the ominous Dusknoir Pokemon is to beat one in a top-level Tera Raid in Kitakami.
How to Evolve Poliwhirl in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Trade while holding King’s Rock
- Beat Politoed top-level Tera Raid Battle
Okay, so Poliwhirl actually isn’t that “unusual” for a Pokemon, a minimum of when you compare it to others. What’s unusual about Poliwhirl is that it is among the couple of Pokemon that has a “branching” advancement. Not just that, however its Politoed development prevents the typical requirement in which a charming Pokemon develops into a “harder” looking Pokemon.
If you wish to develop your Poliwhirl into a charming Politoed rather of Poliwrath, you will require to trade it while it’s holding a King’s Rock at Level 25You can get King’s Rock from Delibird Presents. The only other method you’ll experience a Politoed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet remains in a top-level Tera Raid Battle in Kitakami.
How to Evolve Feebas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Trade while holding a Prism Scale
- Defeat Milotic in 5-Star or 6-Star Tera Raid Battles
This extremely decased-looking fish Pokemon, Feebas, is difficult to find in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. If you require assistance tracking Feebas down, attempt utilizing our Where to Find Feebas in The Teal Mask DLC guide
Initially, Feebas would just develop into Milotic once it was as lovely as it might be, however because that old Pokemon Contest mechanic is missing out on from Scarlet and Violet, you’ll need to follow a various approach. When you’ve captured Feebas, the next action is to provide it a Prism Scale and trade itWhen traded, it will develop into a Milotic! If you’re up for the obstacle, additionally you can beat Milotic in a 5-Star or 6-Star Tera Raid Battle discovered in the Kitakami area.
How to Evolve Applin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Expose to a Syrupy Apple
- Defeat Dipplin in 4-Star Tera Raid Battle
Dipplin is a brand-new, unusual candied apple Pokemon presented in The Teal Mask DLC. To get it, you’ll initially require to discover an Applin. These are simpler to discover in Kitakami, particularly the Apple Hills. Applin currently had 2 various developments depending upon the kind of apple you expose it to, and Dipplin is now the 3rd. When you have actually gotten an Applin, merely expose it to the brand-new Syrupy AppleYou can likewise discover Dipplin in 6-Star Tera Raid Battles in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium.
How to Evolve Dipplin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Teach it Dragon Cheer and level it up when
Hydrapple is actually simply a collection of 6 “syrpents” who reside in an apple made from syrup. Truly. It’s the brand-new 2nd phase development of the Applin line presented in The Indigo Disk DLC, and to get it, you’ll require to progress the more suppressed Dipplin. Dipplin will require to find out Dragon Cheer by means of TM before it can level up and progress. To get the Dragon Cheer TM, defeat a specific BB League Elite Four member in the Polar Biome.
How to Evolve Hisuian Qwilfish in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Teach it Barb Barrage and level it up
- Defeat Overqwil in 6-Star Tera Raid Battles in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium
Hisuian Qwilfish and Overqwil aren’t too weird, considering they’re sort of influenced by real-life sea animals, however the approach to progress Hisuian Qwilfish is a relatively special one. It requires to understand Barb Barrage initially and after that level as much as progress into Overqwil. You can likewise experience the upset Overqwil in 6-Star Tera Raid Battles in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium.
How to Evolve Inkay in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
- Level up Inkay to Lv. 30 or up while the Switch is upside down
- Defeat Malamar in 5- or 6-Star Tera Raid Battles in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium
Inkay is a charming ‘lil squid pal that progresses into Malamar, a curious Dark- and Psychic type Pokemon that can hypnotize its victim. The development technique for Inkay has actually been baffling gamers given that its creation, and the approach hasn’t altered for its reintroduction in The Indigo Disk DLC. Level Inkay as much as a minimum of Level 30 while the console – yes, the whole Nintendo Switch – is upside down.
How to Evolve Milcery in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
- Provide Milcery a Sweet to hold and spin
- Defeat Malamar in 5- or 6-Star Tera Raid Battles in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium
Milcery’s a charming cream Pokemon initially presented in Pokemon Sword and Shield with a totally distinct approach of development that is … rather particular and odd. You should let it hold a Sweet. Leave the menu and twirl the control stick so your fitness instructor spins– Milcery must progress into Alcremie! A stack of whipped cream and strawberries. Well, its accessories will alter based upon the Sweet you provided it! Yum.
All Trade Evolution Pokemon in Scarlet/Violet
There are some Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet that need you to trade them before they’ll develop. These Pokemon are Trade Evolutions
Here is the list of all trade developments in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet (and the DLC) as a fast referral:
- How to Evolve Scyther
- Trade while it’s holding a Metal Coat
- How to Evolve Haunter
- Trade
- How to Evolve Slowpoke
- Trade while it’s holding a King’s Rock (for Slowking)
- How to Evolve Graveler
- Trade at Level 25 or greater
- How to Evolve Gurdurr
- Trade at Level 25 or greater
- How to Evolve Phantump
- Trade
- How to Evolve Rhydon
- Trade while it’s holding a Protector
- How to Evolve Electabuzz
- Trade while it’s holding an Electirizer
- How to Evolve Magmar
- Trade while it’s holding a Magmarizer
- How to Evolve Poliwhirl
- Traide while it’s holding a King’s Rock (for Politoed)
- How to Evolve Gurdurr
- Trade
- How to Evolve Seadra
- Trade while it’s holding a Dragon Scale
- How to Evolve Dusclops
- Trade while it’s holding a Reaper Cloth
- How to Evolve Feebas
- Trade while it’s holding a Prism Scale
- How to Evolve Porygon
- Trade while it’s holding an Upgrade
- How to Evolve Porygon 2
- Trade while it’s holding a Dubious Disk
- How to Evolve Phantump
- Trade
All of these developments can likewise be captured after beating them in Tera Raid Battles if you’ve got what it takes, too.
Exist some Pokemon who you are wishing to progress that weren’t on this list? You can discover every Pokemon and their development products over on our How to Evolve Every Pokemon guide for Scarlet and Violet! On the other hand, if you are searching for more Teal Mask DLC aid, take a look at our walkthrough or How to Catch the Loyal Three guides
Shailyn Cotten is a Freelance Writer for IGN. When she’s not composing guides, you can discover her gobbling up Legend of Zelda tradition, composing comfortable dream books, or live-streaming on JerkYou can discover her on Twitter at @ShaiCotten