Outside of the Pokemon that either evolve simply by Leveling Up or by use of an Evolutionary Stone, there are a number of Pokemon within Pokemon Sword & Shield that have special Evolution Methods. Some of these Pokemon evolve only by Trade, while others must have Maximum
Happiness towards their trainer in order to evolve. There are even a few with more complex Evolution Methods.
In total, there are 49 Pokemon with Special Evolution Methods in Pokemon Sword & Shield.Pokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up With Maximum HappinessMeowth -> Persian
Eevee (With Fairy Move) -> Sylveon
Eevee (Morning) -> Espeon
Eevee (Night) -> Umbreon
Pichu ->
PikachuCleffa -> Clefairy
Togepi -> Togetic
Budew (Morning) -> Roselia
Munchlax -> Snorlax
Riolu (Morning) -> Lucario
Woobat -> Swoobat
Type Null -> Silvally
Snom (Night) -> Frosmoth
Pokemon That Evolve When TradedMachoke -> Machamp
Haunter -> Gengar
Onix (Holding Metal Coat) -> Steelix
Rhydon (Holding Protector) -> Rhyperior
Feebas (Holding Prism Scale) -> Milotic
Dusclops (Holding Reaper Cloth) -> Dusknoir
Boldore -> Gigalith
Gurdurr -> Conkeldurr
Karrablast (Trade For Shelmet) -> Escavalier
Shelmet (Trade For Karrablast) -> Accelgor
Spritzee (Holding Sachet) -> Aromatisse
Swirlix (Holding Whipped Dream) -> Slurpuff
Phantump -> Trevenant
Pumpkaboo -> Gourgeist
Pokemon That Evolve By Getting 3 Critical Hits In One BattleGalarian Farfetch'd ->
Sirfetch'dPokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up With Certain StatsTyrogue (Level 20 & Higher
Attack Than
Defense) -> Hitmonlee
Tyrogue (Level 20 & Higher
Defense Than
Attack) -> Hitmonchan
Tyrogue (Level 20 & Equal
Attack To
Defense) -> Hitmontop
Pokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up With Certain MovesPiloswine (Knowing Anicent Power) -> Mamoswine
Bonsly (Knowing Mimic) -> Sudowoodo
Mime Jr (Knowing Mimic) -> Mr. Mime
Pancham (Level 32 & Knowing Dark Move) -> Pangoro
Steenee (Knowing Stomp) -> Tsareena
Clobbopus (Knowing Taunt) -> Grapploct
Pokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up With Certain ItemsSneasel (Holding Razor Claw At Night) -> Weavile
Applin (Given Sweet Apple) -> Appletun
Applin (Given Tart Apple) -> Flapple
Sinistea (Given Cracked Pot / Chipped Pot) ->
PolteageistPokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up At Specific Time Of DayGalarian
Linoone (Level 35 & Night) ->
ObstagoonPokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up With Certain GenderCombee (Level 21 & Female) -> Vespiquen
Salandit (Level 32 & Female) -> Salazzle
Pokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up With Other Party PokemonMantyke (Remoraid In Party) -> Mantine
Pokemon That Evolve Based On Damage & LocationGalarian Yamask (49+
Hit Points Damage & Under Dust Bowl Arch) -> Runerigus
Pokemon That Evolve When Leveled Up In Certain WeatherSliggoo (Level 50 & Rain) -> Goodra
Pokemon That Evolve With Nintendo Switch MovementsInkay (Level 30 & Switch Upside Down) -> Malamar
Milcery (Sweet Item & Circle Control Pad) ->
AlcremieNow that you know which have Special Evolution Methods, Click Here to learn which Pokemon can only evolve with the help of Evolution Stones!