Pokémon Evolution Stones: Every Stone and What It Evolves

There are 10 evolution stones in the main Pokémon games, and between them they evolve 52 Pokémon. Use a stone from your bag on a compatible Pokémon and it evolves on the spot, with no level needed. The lists below combine PokéAPI's evolution data with Serebii's item pages, and also cover the other bag items that work the same way, such as apples, armor and teacups.

Last checked: November 9, 2026.

All evolution stones at a glance

Eevee is the only Pokémon with five stone evolutions: Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf and Ice. Our Eevee evolutions guide covers the other three Eeveelutions too.

Fire Stone

Water Stone

Thunder Stone

Leaf Stone

Regular Voltorb still evolves by leveling up. Only the Hisuian form needs a Leaf Stone.

Moon Stone

Sun Stone

Gloom has two stone options: a Leaf Stone gives Vileplume and a Sun Stone gives Bellossom.

Shiny Stone

Dusk Stone

Dawn Stone

The Dawn Stone checks gender. A female Kirlia or a male Snorunt won't react to it.

Ice Stone

The Ice Stone first appeared in Sun and Moon, which makes it the newest of the ten stones.

Stones that replaced special locations

Several Pokémon used to evolve by leveling up in one specific place. In newer games, they use a stone instead:

If you're playing an older game, check its own method before you spend a stone.

Other evolution items you use like a stone

Newer generations added items that work exactly like stones: pick the item in your bag and use it on the Pokémon.

In Legends: Arceus, the Peat Block only works during a full moon.

Items a Pokémon holds to evolve

Some items aren't used from the bag. The Pokémon holds them and then levels up at the right time of day:

Items such as the Metal Coat, King's Rock and Dragon Scale only work when the holder is traded. See our list of Pokémon that evolve by trading.

How to use an evolution stone

1. Open your bag and find the stone. In most games it's with your other items or evolution items.
2. Select the stone and choose Use. The game shows which party Pokémon can use it.
3. Pick the Pokémon. It evolves right away, and the stone is used up.

A stone evolution can't be undone. Some Pokémon learn moves at different levels before and after evolving, so check its moves first if you want something specific.

Where to get evolution stones

Where stones turn up depends on the game:

• Scarlet and Violet: shops in Mesagoza, Cascarrafa and Levincia sell the Fire, Water, Thunder and Leaf Stones. The others are found in the field or made with the Item Printer.
• Legends: Z-A: all ten stones are sold on Vernal Avenue in Lumiose City, and some can also be found around the city.
• Older games: Celadon City's department store in the Kanto games and Lumiose City's shops in X and Y sell several stones.

Frequently asked questions

How many evolution stones are there?

There are 10: Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, Moon, Sun, Shiny, Dusk, Dawn and Ice. Together they evolve 52 Pokémon in the current games.

Which Pokémon evolve with a Moon Stone?

Six do: Nidorina, Nidorino, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Skitty and Munna. They become Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Wigglytuff, Delcatty and Musharna.

What does the Dawn Stone evolve?

Only two Pokémon, and both depend on gender. A male Kirlia becomes Gallade and a female Snorunt becomes Froslass.

Can you evolve Pikachu with a Thunder Stone?

Yes. Using a Thunder Stone on Pikachu evolves it into Raichu. Pichu becomes Pikachu by leveling up with high friendship, not with a stone.

Can you undo a stone evolution?

No. A stone evolution happens instantly and can't be cancelled or reversed, so make sure you're ready before you use it.

How do you get Leafeon and Glaceon now?

Use a Leaf Stone on Eevee for Leafeon, or an Ice Stone for Glaceon. Older games had you level Eevee up next to a special mossy or icy rock instead, so check which game you're playing.

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