- Certain Pokemon GO monsters only evolve when they're set as your buddy.
- Furthermore, you must complete special conditions or buddy tasks to fully evolve them.
- 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. So if you’re someone interested in this system then keep reading to check out all Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions right here.
Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions: Weather and Time
Let’s first look at Pokemon that 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. Check out Pokemon GO Eevee Evolutions to get a better idea.
Pokemon Evolution Form Candy Requirement Evolution Requirement Amaura Aurorus 50 Amaura Candy Evolve during day Cosmoem Solgaleo 100 Cosmog Candy Evolve during day Cosmoem Lunala 100 Cosmog candy Evolve during night Eevee Espeon 25 Eevee Candy Walk 10 km with Eevee as buddy and evolve during day Eevee Umbreon 23 Eevee Candy Walk 10 km with Eevee as buddy and evolve it during night. Fomantis Lurantis 50 Fomantis Candy Evolve during day Hisuan Sneasel Sneasler 100 Sneasel Candy Walk 7 km with Sneasel as buddy and evolve during the day Rockruff Midday form of Lycanroc 50 Rockruff Candy Evolve during day Rockruff Midnight form of Lycanroc 50 Rockruff Candy Evolve during night Sliggoo Goodra 100 Goomy Candy Evolve during rainy weather Tyrunt Tyrantum 50 Tyrunt Candy Evolve during day Ursaring Ursaluna 100 Teddiursa Candy Evolve during the night when there is a full moon Yungoos Gumshoos 50 Yungoos Candy Evolve during day
Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions: Special Buddy Tasks
Certain Pokemon GO monsters 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 Form Candy Requirement Evolution Requirement Eevee Sylveon 25 Eevee Candy Earn 70 Hearts Galarian Slowpoke Galarian Slowbro 50 Slowpoke Candy Catch 30 Poison-type Pokemon Galarian Slowpoke Galarian Slowking 50 Slowpoke Candy Catch 30 Psychic-type Pokemon Galarian Farfetch’d Sirfetch’d 50 Slowpoke Candy Make 10 excellent throws while catching Galarian Yamask Runerigus 50 Slowpoke Candy Take part in 10 raids Pancham Pangoro 50 Pancham Candy Catch 32 Dark-type Pokemon Swirlix Slurpuff 50 Swirlix Candy Feed Swirlix 25 berries Spritzee Aromatisse 50 Spritzee Candy Use an Incense
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, which you fulfill. However, there are only four such Pokemon in the entire game. Let’s take a look at them!
Pokemon Evolution Form Candy Requirement Evolution Requirement Inkay Malamar 50 Inkay Candy Turn the device upside down and select Evolve Tyrogue Hitmonchan 25 Tyrogue Candy Its attack needs to be its highest IV Tyrogue Hitmonlee 25 Tyrogue Candy Its defense needs to be its highest IV Tyrogue Hitmontop 25 Tyrogue Candy Its HP needs to be its highest IV
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!
