Evolution methods you would change

[Nicolas721]

Hi guys. This is a topic that has been discussed some times in the fandom, but I haven't seen it on the forums in a while so I might as well create a new one. The explanation is simple, say which evolution methods you'd like to change as well, I think most of us want to get rid of the Trade ones but try to think of an unique and creative replacement that respects the Pokemon' biology. Have fun!

 

[skynerel]

Eliminate all trade evolutions for sure. Also eliminate finizen method of evolution.

 

[WholesomeCryptid]

I need Milotic to be easier to obtain it's one of my favorite water types it makes me so sad i can't easily use one in a casual playthrough.

 

[Elusian Roserade]

All of the trade evolutions that require held items should be changed to work the same way as the Razor Claw and Razor Fang, simply having the Pokemon hold the item when it levels up.

The other trade evolutions should have a different way to evolve them, too. Wouldn't it make sense to evolve Haunter by using a Dusk Stone, or Phantump with a Leaf Stone?

 

[Mew2]

Barring the potential for using any stones to evolve certian Trade evolution Pokémon like the Gengar line, I'd do what Legends: Arceus did and have some Link Cables be obtainable and use them like evolution stones. If you want it to be a later game item or something you have think about for a time, maybe only have it available later in the game or price it pretty high at a late game store so it won't be too easy to get a ton of them quickly.

 

[Queen Of Space]

Runerigius. Make it level-up the fact they doubled down on the “go under a random bridge/arch/structure” in the DLC for Z-A pissed me off cause that Method is so random, it’s not enjoyable if anything keep the damage make it like how they did white striped basculin in SV

 

[Nicolas721]

Here are my suggestions. Trade ones will be spoiled as I'll get rid of all of them. I also plan to get rid of many evolution items as they occupy space in the bag.

Spoiler: Trade evolutions

• Level 40 + Learning Psychic: Alakazam
• Level 40 + Learning Superpower: Machamp, Conkeldurr
• Level 40 + Learning Earthquake: Golem
• Level 40: Gengar
• King's Rock: Politoed, Slowking, Kingdra, Rhyperior
• Metal Coat: Steelix, Scizor
• Learning Sharpen: Porygon2
• Dubious Disc: Porygon-Z, Electivire, Magmortar
• Level with Sharpedo in party: Huntail
• Level with Luvdisc in party: Gorebyss
• Dusk Stone: Dusknoir
• Level 40 + Power Gem: Gigalith
• Defeating a trainer's Shelmet: Escavalier
• Defeating a trainer's Karrablast: Accelgor
• Dawn Stone: Aromatisse, Slurpuff
• Level 36 at night: Trevenant, Gourgeist
• Level 40 + Electro Ball: Alolan Golem

• Learning Dragon Hammer: Alolan Exeguttor
• Learning Heal Pulse: Chansey
• Learning Waterfall + level 35: Magikarp
• Learning Aqua Ring + level 35: Milotic
• Using Fairy Wind 5 times in the same battle: Sylveon
• Level 36: Meganium, Feraligatr, Torterra, Mienshao, Bisharp, Decidueye, Incineroar, Primarina, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon
• Dusk Stone: Gliscor, Weavile, Sneasler, Cursola, Palossand
• Dawn Stone: Wyrdeer
• Moon Stone: Ursaluna, Chimecho, Shiinotic
• Level 35 + Hard Stone: Runerigus
• Level 40: Braviary, Mandibuzz, Volcarona
• Defeating any enemy on the first turn: Golisopod
• Metal Coat + level 50: Melmetal
• Fire Stone: Daschbun
• Friendship (Day): Armarouge
• Friendship (Night): Ceruledge
• Learning Jet Punch: Palafin

I'd also combine the Shiny and Solar Stones in one.

 

[Juliyet]

Oooh good thread topic!

At this point, given the retroactive Ice and Leaf Stone methods for Glaceon and Leafeon respectively with the removal of the location rocks post gen 8, I think all the other post gen 1 Eeveelutions should be naturally fit to evolution stones. I think the stones just naturally fit Eevee in terms of being biologically affected by the stones, plus the friendship method for them can be frustrating and confusing (particularly when a single fairy move will automatically default it fo Sylveon even if you're going for Espeon or Umbreon)

The common sentiment from what ive heard from others and I agree with is something like this:

• Espeon - Sun Stone
• Umbreon - Moon Stone
• Sylveon - Shiny Stone

Espeon and Umbreon's dexes also specficly say they evolve from the respective rays of the sun and moon, so it just fits perfectly.

Now all that leaves is the Dusk and Dawn Stones, so GF better getting working on those new Eeveelutions

Fire Stone: Daschbun

Ooooh I love this one in particular lol. Super clever