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Evolution Changes in Sinking Sapphire

This document summarizes changes made to Pokémon evolution methods in Pokémon Rising Ruby/Sinking Sapphire. Trade evolutions no longer require trading and can instead be achieved through leveling up with high friendship or at a specific level. Pokémon that previously evolved via trade with an item can now use that item directly. Many evolution levels have also been reduced, particularly for Pokémon originally from the Unova region.

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Evolution Changes in Sinking Sapphire

This document summarizes changes made to Pokémon evolution methods in Pokémon Rising Ruby/Sinking Sapphire. Trade evolutions no longer require trading and can instead be achieved through leveling up with high friendship or at a specific level. Pokémon that previously evolved via trade with an item can now use that item directly. Many evolution levels have also been reduced, particularly for Pokémon originally from the Unova region.

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  • Introduction to Evolution Changes
  • Pokémon Evolution Methods
  • Level Adjustments
  • Evolution Tables

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| POKÉMON RISING RUBY / SINKING SAPPHIRE
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| Evolution Changes | Modifications to Pokémon Evolution Methods
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| This document covers any changes made to the way a Pokémon evolves. The Pokémon
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| modified can be split into two distinct sections.
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| Any Pokémon with a trade evolution has been modified so that they no longer need
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| to be traded to evolve. There are three distinct subtypes of this evolution:
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| - Pokémon that needed to be traded with an item can now use that item like an
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| evolution stone. Evolution items can be found in Slateport Market and Lilycove
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| Department Store, with some exceptions like the Prism Scale (found on Corsola).
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| - Pokémon that need a trade with no additional requirements now have a particular
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| level at which they evolve. However, they can also evolve by happiness, keeping
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| the 'any level' evolution they had before. It depends which one you reach first!
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| - Pokémon that need to be traded with another Pokémon to evolve are now able to
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| evolve by having that other Pokémon in the party and levelling up. It doesn't
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| make a whole lot of sense, but it's the best we've got!
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| Please note that these new evolution methods are in addition to the trading way,
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| meaning that trading the Pokémon will still evolve it as before.
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| The other type of evolution change is a Pokémon evolution level reduction, as a
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| lot of Pokémon have an evolution level that's too high to keep up with the pace
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| of the game. The majority of Pokémon affected by this change are from Unova where
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| the evolution levels were incredibly high, but levels have also been reduced for
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| Pokémon from the other regions that are caught fairly early but still have an
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| evolution level hovering around 40. Zweilous still holds the title of having the
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| latest evolution, but now evolves at 59 instead of 64 before. All new numbers and
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| the amount subtracted from the old number are listed below.
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| A version of the evolution GARC is available without evolution level reductions
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| is available if preferred. However, level up moves for Pokémon affected by this
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| have been modified to assume that they evolve at the levels listed here.
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| Files mentioned in this document
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| a/1/9/2 | Pokémon Evolution Methods
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| Trade Evolutions
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| ### | Unevolved | Evolved | New Evolution Methods
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| 064 | Kadabra | Alakazam | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
36. |
| 067 | Machoke | Machamp | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
39. |
| 075 | Graveler | Golem | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
36. |
| 094 | Haunter | Gengar | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
36. |
| 525 | Boldore | Gigalith | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
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| 533 | Gurdurr | Conkeldurr | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
36. |
| 708 | Phantump | Trevenant | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
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| 710 | Pumpkaboo | Gourgeist | Level up with 220+ friendship value or at Lv.
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| Trade with Item Evolutions
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| ### | Unevolved | Evolved | New Evolution Methods | Evolution Item
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| 061 | Poliwhirl | Politoed | Use a King's Rock. | Slateport Market
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| 079 | Slowpoke | Slowking | Use a King's Rock. | Slateport Market
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| 095 | Onix | Steelix | Use a Metal Coat. | Slateport Market
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| 112 | Rhydon | Rhyperior | Use a Protector. | Lilycove Department
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| 117 | Seadra | Kingdra | Use a Dragon Scale. | Slateport Market
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| 123 | Scyther | Scizor | Use a Metal Coat. | Slateport Market
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| 125 | Electabuzz | Electivire | Use an Electirizer. | Lilycove Department
Store |
| 126 | Magmar | Magmortar | Use a Magmarizer. | Lilycove Department
Store |
| 137 | Porygon | Porygon2 | Use an Up-Grade. | Slateport Market
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| 233 | Porygon2 | Porygon-Z | Use a Dubious Disc. | Lilycove Department
Store |
| 349 | Feebas | Milotic | Use a Prism Scale. | Wild Corsola (50%)
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| 356 | Dusclops | Dusknoir | Use a Reaper Cloth. | Lilycove Department
Store |
| 366 | Clamperl | Huntail | Use a Deep Sea Tooth. | Slateport Market
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| 366 | Clamperl | Gorebyss | Use a Deep Sea Scale. | Slateport Market
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| Trade with Pokémon Evolutions
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| ### | Unevolved | Evolved | New Evolution Methods
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| 588 | Karrablast | Escavalier | Level up with a Shelmet in the party.
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| 616 | Shelmet | Accelgor | Level up with a Karrablast in the party.
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| Level Adjustments |
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| ### | Unevolved | Evolved | Old | New | Diff |
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| 077 | Ponyta | Rapidash | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 079 | Slowpoke | Slowbro | Lv. 37 | Lv. 33 | - 4 |
| 088 | Grimer | Muk | Lv. 38 | Lv. 35 | - 3 |
| 110 | Koffing | Weezing | Lv. 35 | Lv. 33 | - 2 |
| 111 | Rhyhorn | Rhydon | Lv. 42 | Lv. 39 | - 3 |
| 138 | Omanyte | Omastar | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 140 | Kabuto | Kabutops | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 217 | Slugma | Magcargo | Lv. 38 | Lv. 33 | - 5 |
| 307 | Meditite | Medicham | Lv. 37 | Lv. 35 | - 2 |
| 320 | Wailmer | Wailord | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 333 | Swablu | Altaria | Lv. 35 | Lv. 33 | - 2 |
| 345 | Lileep | Cradily | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 347 | Anorith | Armaldo | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 353 | Shuppet | Banette | Lv. 37 | Lv. 34 | - 3 |
| 355 | Duskull | Dusclops | Lv. 37 | Lv. 34 | - 3 |
| 361 | Snorunt | Glalie | Lv. 42 | Lv. 39 | - 3 |
| 431 | Glameow | Purugly | Lv. 38 | Lv. 33 | - 5 |
| 451 | Skorupi | Drapion | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 453 | Croagunk | Toxicroak | Lv. 37 | Lv. 35 | - 2 |
| 559 | Scraggy | Scrafty | Lv. 39 | Lv. 34 | - 5 |
| 568 | Trubbish | Garbodor | Lv. 36 | Lv. 34 | - 2 |
| 574 | Gothita | Gothorita | Lv. 32 | Lv. 26 | - 6 |
| 575 | Gothorita | Gothitelle | Lv. 41 | Lv. 39 | - 2 |
| 577 | Solosis | Duosion | Lv. 32 | Lv. 26 | - 6 |
| 578 | Duosion | Reuniclus | Lv. 41 | Lv. 39 | - 2 |
| 582 | Vanillite | Vanillish | Lv. 35 | Lv. 33 | - 2 |
| 583 | Vanillish | Vanilluxe | Lv. 47 | Lv. 44 | - 3 |
| 580 | Ducklett | Swanna | Lv. 35 | Lv. 33 | - 2 |
| 590 | Foongus | Amoonguss | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 592 | Frillish | Jellicent | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 595 | Joltik | Galvantula | Lv. 36 | Lv. 33 | - 3 |
| 597 | Ferroseed | Ferrothorn | Lv. 40 | Lv. 37 | - 3 |
| 599 | Klink | Klang | Lv. 38 | Lv. 33 | - 5 |
| 600 | Klang | Klinklang | Lv. 49 | Lv. 44 | - 5 |
| 602 | Tynamo | Eelektrik | Lv. 39 | Lv. 34 | - 5 |
| 605 | Elgyem | Beheeyem | Lv. 42 | Lv. 39 | - 3 |
| 607 | Litwick | Lampent | Lv. 41 | Lv. 34 | - 7 |
| 610 | Axew | Fraxure | Lv. 42 | Lv. 32 | - 10 |
| 619 | Mienfoo | Mienshao | Lv. 50 | Lv. 36 | - 14 |
| 622 | Golett | Golurk | Lv. 43 | Lv. 39 | - 4 |
| 624 | Pawniard | Bisharp | Lv. 52 | Lv. 37 | - 15 |
| 627 | Rufflet | Braviary | Lv. 54 | Lv. 39 | - 15 |
| 629 | Vullaby | Mandibuzz | Lv. 54 | Lv. 39 | - 15 |
| 633 | Deino | Zweilous | Lv. 50 | Lv. 39 | - 11 |
| 634 | Zweilous | Hydreigon | Lv. 64 | Lv. 59 | - 5 |
| 636 | Larvesta | Volcarona | Lv. 59 | Lv. 50 | - 9 |
| 667 | Litleo | Pyroar | Lv. 35 | Lv. 33 | - 2 |
| 688 | Binacle | Barbaracle | Lv. 39 | Lv. 34 | - 5 |
| 690 | Skrelp | Dragalge | Lv. 48 | Lv. 35 | - 13 |
| 692 | Clauncher | Clawitzer | Lv. 37 | Lv. 33 | - 4 |
| 714 | Noibat | Noivern | Lv. 48 | Lv. 44 | - 4 |
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Common questions

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Lowering the evolution levels for Pokémon, especially those from the Unova region, in 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire', impacts gameplay by aligning evolution with the pacing of the game. This ensures that players can access evolved forms sooner, enhancing strategic options earlier in gameplay. It addresses the issue of high evolution levels that could delay players from using more powerful, evolved Pokémon until late in the game, thus potentially affecting their ability to tackle difficult challenges effectively .

In 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire', several Pokémon have their evolution level reduced significantly. Pawniard and Rufflet have had their evolution levels reduced from 52 to 37 and from 54 to 39, respectively, each showing a reduction of 15 levels, which is the greatest reduction among the listed Pokémon .

In 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire', Deino's new evolution level is 39, reduced from 50, showing a reduction of 11 levels. Zweilous now evolves at level 59 instead of 64, a reduction of 5 levels .

In 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire', trade evolutions have been modified to eliminate the need for trading. For Pokémon that required a trade with an item, the item can now be used like an evolution stone, available at locations like Slateport Market and Lilycove Department Store, with exceptions like the Prism Scale found on Corsola. Pokémon that originally needed trade without items now evolve at a certain level or through increased happiness (220+ friendship value), depending on which condition is met first. Additionally, Pokémon that required to be traded alongside another Pokémon now evolve by leveling up while the required Pokémon is in the party .

Developers likely made items like King's Rock and Metal Coat directly usable to simplify the evolution process and make it more accessible. This decision reduces reliance on trading, which could be a barrier for players without access to trading partners or online features. By allowing these items to function like evolution stones, players have more control over their Pokémon's evolution, enhancing their gameplay experience without needing supplementary conditions .

In these versions, Pokémon such as Mienfoo and Pawniard have experienced notable evolution level reductions of 14 and 15 levels respectively, facilitating much earlier access to their evolved forms (Mienshao and Bisharp). Such significant reductions influence player strategies by allowing players to utilize these more powerful forms earlier in the game, which enhances their competitive viability and enriches strategic gameplay opportunities at mid-game stages .

The new evolution methods in 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire' provide alternatives to traditional trading while maintaining it as an option. Pokémon that required trading to evolve now have level-based or happiness-based methods as alternatives. Items that facilitated evolutions through trading are now usable like evolution stones. These modifications ensure that players have choices in how to evolve their Pokémon, accommodating various play styles and making the game accessible to those without trading capabilities .

Machoke can now evolve into Machamp either by reaching level 39 or achieving 220+ friendship value with the trainer. This maintains the spirit of the original trade requirement by offering an alternative milestone to reach, akin to the effort required to execute a successful trade, thus retaining an element of achievement and progression .

To evolve Feebas into Milotic in 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire', a Prism Scale is required. This item can be found on wild Corsola, which has a 50% chance of holding it .

In 'Pokémon Rising Ruby' and 'Sinking Sapphire', Pokémon that originally required being traded with another Pokémon can now evolve by having the required Pokémon in the player's party and leveling up. This change was implemented to facilitate evolution without the need for trading, which may not always be feasible for players who lack trading partners or access to trading capabilities .

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| the evolution levels were incredibly high, but levels have also been reduced for | | Pokémon from the other regions that a
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| 110 | Koffing | Weezing | Lv. 35 | Lv. 33 | - 2 | | 111 | Rhyhorn | Rhydon | Lv. 42 | Lv. 39 | - 3

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