- Certain Pokemon GO monsters only evolve when they're set as your buddy.
- Furthermore, you must complete special conditions or buddy tasks to evolve them fully.
- There are also some unique Pokemon that have unique methods to be evolved.
Pokemon GO has a plethora of unique additions that add value to the game. One such factor is the buddy system that allows trainers to bond with certain Pokemon and evolve them. However, this comes at a price, as the system requires players to perform certain tasks with their Pokemon. These tasks vary depending on the type of Pokemon you have. Interested and want to dive in? Keep reading to learn all the Pokemon GO buddy evolutions and requirements.
Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions: Weather and Time
Let’s first look at monsters in Pokemon GO, which evolve only during a certain time and weather as your buddy. One great example is Eevee, who evolves into Espeon and Umbreon only when you walk during a time of the day. For more information, do check out all Pokemon GO Eevee Evolutions.
| Pokemon | Evolution | Time/Weather Requirement | Candy Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaura | Aurorus | Must evolve during nighttime | 50 Amaura Candy |
| Cosmoem | Lunala | Must evolve during nighttime | 100 Cosmog Candy |
| Cosmoem | Solgaleo | Must evolve during daytime | 100 Cosmog Candy |
| Eevee | Espeon | Must walk 10km as buddy + evolve during daytime | 25 Eevee Candy |
| Eevee | Umbreon | Must walk 10km as buddy + evolve during nighttime (20:00-7:59) | 25 Eevee Candy |
| Fomantis | Lurantis | Must evolve during daytime | 50 Fomantis Candy |
| Hisuian Sneasel | Sneasler | Must walk 7km as buddy + evolve during daytime | 100 Sneasel Candy |
| Rockruff | Lycanroc (Dusk) | Must evolve between 17:00-19:00 (special event egg hatch required) | 50 Rockruff Candy |
| Rockruff | Lycanroc (Midday) | Must evolve during daytime | 50 Rockruff Candy |
| Rockruff | Lycanroc (Midnight) | Must evolve during nighttime | 50 Rockruff Candy |
| Sliggoo | Goodra | Must evolve during rainy weather | 100 Goomy Candy |
| Tyrunt | Tyrantrum | Must evolve during daytime | 50 Tyrunt Candy |
| Ursaring | Ursaluna | Must evolve at night during a full moon | 100 Teddiursa Candy |
| Yungoos | Gumshoos | Must evolve during daytime | 50 Yungoos Candy |
Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions: Special Buddy Tasks
Certain Pokemon have specific buddy tasks that must be fulfilled for them to evolve. You can find these tasks under the Pokemon details, beneath their evolve button. Of course, you need to ensure they are set as your buddy to evolve them. So, let’s take a look at these Pokemon:
| Pokemon | Evolution | Buddy Task Requirement | Candy Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcadet | Armarouge | Defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokemon | 50 Charcadet Candy |
| Charcadet | Ceruledge | Defeat 30 Ghost-type Pokemon | 50 Charcadet Candy |
| Eevee | Sylveon | Earn 70 buddy hearts | 25 Eevee Candy |
| Galarian Farfetch’d | Sirfetch’d | Make 10 excellent throws | 50 Farfetch’d Candy |
| Galarian Slowpoke | Galarian Slowbro | Catch 30 Poison-type Pokemon | 50 Slowpoke Candy |
| Galarian Slowpoke | Galarian Slowking | Catch 30 Psychic-type Pokemon | 50 Slowpoke Candy |
| Galarian Yamask | Runerigus | Complete 10 raids | 50 Yamask Candy |
| Hisuian Qwilfish | Overqwil | Win 10 raids | 50 Qwilfish Candy |
| Pancham | Pangoro | Catch 32 Dark-type Pokemon | 50 Pancham Candy |
| Pawmo | Pawmot | Walk 25km | 100 Pawmi Candy |
| Primeape | Annihilape | Defeat 30 Psychic/Ghost-type Pokemon | 100 Mankey Candy |
| Spritzee | Aromatisse | Use an incense | 50 Spritzee Candy |
| Swirlix | Slurpuff | Feed 25 berries | 50 Swirlix Candy |
Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions: Unique Methods
Unlike the previous two methods, these Pokemon don’t necessarily have to be your buddy to evolve into their next form. They do have requirements that you fulfill. However, there are only four such Pokemon in the entire game. Let’s take a look at them!
| Pokemon | Evolution | Special Requirement | Candy Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inkay | Malamar | The defense must be highest IV stat | 50 Inkay Candy |
| Tyrogue | Hitmonchan | Attack must be highest IV stat | 25 Tyrogue Candy |
| Tyrogue | Hitmonlee | The defense must be the highest IV stat | 25 Tyrogue Candy |
| Tyrogue | Hitmontop | The defense must be the highest IV stat | 25 Tyrogue Candy |
That is all you should know about all the buddy evolutions in Pokemon GO. So, which Pokemon did you evolve first? Let us know in the comments below!
