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All Pokémon GO Evolution Quests: Complete Guide for Farfetch'd, Pancham, Annihilape & More (2026)

Master list of all Pokémon requiring special evolution tasks in Pokémon GO — from 10 Excellent throws and defeating types to walking distance, phone inversion, and lure modules.

PoGo Events Team 12 min2026-08-23
All Pokémon GO Evolution Quests: Complete Guide for Farfetch'd, Pancham, Annihilape & More (2026)

Interactive Evolution Quests Catalog

Farfetchd-GalarianFarfetchd (Galarian)
➔10× Excellent
SirfetchdSirfetchd
10 Excellent Throws as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
Throws do not need to be in a row! Use Nanab Berries on large raid bosses for easy targets.
PanchamPancham
➔32 Dark-type
PangoroPangoro
Catch 32 Dark-type Pokémon as Buddy (50 Candy)
Hunt Dark Rocket Grunts or catch Dark-types during night spawns.
PrimeapePrimeape
➔30 Ghost/Psychic
AnnihilapeAnnihilape
Defeat 30 Ghost or Psychic Pokémon in Trainer Battles (100 Candy)
⚡ Blanche ML Trick: Battle Blanche in Master League (Metagross is Psychic). Defeat Metagross and surrender to quickly farm all 30 kills!
CharcadetCharcadet
➔30 Psychic Defeated
ArmarougeArmarouge
Defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokémon in battles as Buddy (50 Candy)
Training against Blanche in Master League in the Battle menu works great for Armarouge too!
CharcadetCharcadet
➔30 Ghost Defeated
CeruledgeCeruledge
Defeat 30 Ghost-type Pokémon in battles as Buddy (50 Candy)
Battle a friend in PvP who fields three low-CP Ghost-type Pokémon.
Slowpoke-GalarianSlowpoke (Galarian)
➔30 Poison-type
Slowbro-GalarianSlowbro (Galarian)
Catch 30 Poison-type Pokémon as Buddy (50 Candy)
Hunt Poison Rocket Grunts or catch Poison-types during Cloudy in-game weather.
Slowpoke-GalarianSlowpoke (Galarian)
➔30 Psychic-type
Slowking-GalarianSlowking (Galarian)
Catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon as Buddy (50 Candy)
Hunt during Windy weather or battle Psychic Rocket Grunts.
Yamask-GalarianYamask (Galarian)
➔10 Raids
RunerigusRunerigus
Participate in / Win 10 Raids as Buddy (50 Candy)
Yamask does not need to battle in the raid; simply keep it as your active Buddy while clearing raids.
Qwilfish-HisuianQwilfish (Hisuian)
➔10 Won Raids
OverqwilOverqwil
Win 10 Raids as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
Best completed during Wednesday Raid Hours or weekend Raid Day events with bonus passes.
BisharpBisharp
➔15 Raid Kills
KingambitKingambit
Defeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Pokémon in Raid Battles (100 Candy)
Target 1★–3★ raids featuring Dark/Steel bosses (Bisharp, Scizor, Tyranitar, Mawile).
KubfuKubfu
➔30 Dark/Water Raids
UrshifuUrshifu
Defeat 30 Dark (Single Strike) OR 30 Water (Rapid Strike) in Raids/Max Battles
Dynamax Max Battles at Power Spots count! Choose your form based on PvP/PvE preference.
SwirlixSwirlix
➔Feed 25 Berries
SlurpuffSlurpuff
Feed your Buddy 25 Berries or Treats (50 Candy)
Feed 3 Nanab Berries whenever the hunger meter empties to fast-track all 25 treats.
SpritzeeSpritzee
➔Use 1 Incense
AromatisseAromatisse
Use 1 Incense while set as Buddy (50 Candy)
The free daily 15-minute Daily Adventure Incense fully triggers this requirement!
FloetteFloette
➔20 Buddy Hearts
FlorgesFlorges
Earn 20 Hearts as Buddy Pokémon (100 Candy)
Feed a Poffin to double available hearts (earn up to 26 hearts in a single day)!
PoipolePoipole
➔20 Dragon-type
NaganadelNaganadel
Catch 20 Dragon-type Pokémon as Buddy (200 Candy)
Target Dragon-type Legendary raids, Dragon Rocket Grunts, or Windy weather spawns.
PawmoPawmo
➔25 km Buddy Walk
PawmotPawmot
Walk 25 km as Buddy Pokémon (100 Candy)
Must have Pawmo (Stage 1 evolution) equipped as active Buddy, not basic Pawmi!
FeebasFeebas
➔20 km Buddy Walk
MiloticMilotic
Walk 20 km as Buddy Pokémon (100 Candy)
Poffin halves candy-finding distance to 2.5 km while working on the 20 km total.
BramblinBramblin
➔20 km Buddy Walk
BrambleghastBrambleghast
Walk 20 km as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
Enable Adventure Sync in game settings to count background walking distance while app is closed.
RellorRellor
➔24 km Buddy Walk
RabscaRabsca
Walk 24 km as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
Easily completed during weekly routine walks with Adventure Sync enabled.
Sneasel-HisuianSneasel (Hisuian)
➔7 km + Day ☀️
SneaslerSneasler
Walk 7 km as Buddy + Evolve during DAYTIME ☀️ (100 Candy)
Evolution button locks during night hours. Evolve when the in-game map is in daylight.
SnomSnom
➔10 km + Night 🌙
FrosmothFrosmoth
Walk 10 km as Buddy + Evolve during NIGHTTIME 🌙 (400 Candy)
Requires 400 Candy — use Silver/Pinap Berries on wild catches and feed Gym defenders.
WoobatWoobat
➔1 km Buddy Walk
SwoobatSwoobat
Walk 1 km as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
Shortest walking quest in the game! Takes just 10–12 minutes of normal walking.
HappinyHappiny
➔15 km Baby Walk
ChanseyChansey
Walk 15 km as Buddy Pokémon (25 Candy)
Baby Pokémon Bonsly & Mime Jr. share the identical 15 km walking requirement.
BonslyBonsly
➔15 km Baby Walk
SudowoodoSudowoodo
Walk 15 km as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
Baby Pokémon hatched from eggs — requires 15 km of buddy walking to unlock evolution.
Mime Jr.Mime Jr.
➔15 km Baby Walk
Mr. MimeMr. Mime
Walk 15 km as Buddy Pokémon (50 Candy)
European regional baby Pokémon from 5km eggs — requires walking 15 km as buddy to evolve.
EeveeEevee
➔10 km + Day ☀️
EspeonEspeon
Walk 10 km as Buddy + Evolve during DAYTIME ☀️ while set as Buddy (25 Candy)
CRITICAL: Keep Eevee as active Buddy when evolving! Silhouette must show Espeon. Name trick: Sakura.
EeveeEevee
➔10 km + Night 🌙
UmbreonUmbreon
Walk 10 km as Buddy + Evolve during NIGHTTIME 🌙 while set as Buddy (25 Candy)
CRITICAL: Evolve at night in-game while still active Buddy. Silhouette must show Umbreon. Name trick: Tamao.
EeveeEevee
➔70 Buddy Hearts
SylveonSylveon
Earn 70 Hearts as Buddy Pokémon (25 Candy)
Feed Poffins to earn up to 26 hearts per day. One-time Name Trick: rename Eevee to "Kira"!
InkayInkay
➔Gyro Invert 🙃
MalamarMalamar
Turn phone physically upside down 🙃 (50 Candy)
Ensure Screen Rotation Lock is turned off so your phone gyroscope detects the upside down angle.
UrsaringUrsaring
➔Full Moon 🌕
UrsalunaUrsaluna
100 Candy during real-world Full Moon night 🌕
Synchronizes with real astronomical lunar calendars.
SliggooSliggoo
➔Rain / Rainy Lure 🌧️
GoodraGoodra
During in-game Rain 🌧️ OR near active Rainy Lure Module (100 Candy)
Drop a Rainy Lure Module on any PokéStop to unlock the evolution instantly.
CosmoemCosmoem
➔Day ☀️ / Night 🌙
SolgaleoSolgaleo
Evolve during DAYTIME ☀️ (Solgaleo) OR NIGHTTIME 🌙 (Lunala) + 100 Candy
Both legendaries form the top-tier Necrozma fusions (Dusk Mane & Dawn Wings)!
RockruffRockruff
➔Lycanroc Forms
LycanrocLycanroc
Midday (Day ☀️), Midnight (Night 🌙), Dusk Form (17:00–19:00 local with Dusk Rockruff)
Dusk Form Lycanroc requires a specific Dusk-capable Rockruff hatched or caught from raids.
TyrogueTyrogue
➔IV Appraise Rule
HitmonleeHitmonlee
Highest IV Attack ➔ Hitmonlee, Defense ➔ Hitmonchan, HP ➔ Hitmontop (25 Candy)
Appraise IVs first. If highest stats are tied, the evolution outcome is 50/50 random.
Gimmighoul-RoamingGimmighoul
➔999 Coins 🪙
GholdengoGholdengo
Collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins + 100 Gimmighoul Candy
Connect Pokémon GO with Nintendo Switch (Scarlet/Violet) to receive the Coin Bag and Golden Lures.
EeveeEevee
➔33% Random Trio
VaporeonVaporeon
Random 33% chance to evolve into Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon (25 Candy)
Evolve button displays a question mark (?). One-time Name Tricks: Rainer (Vaporeon), Sparky (Jolteon), Pyro (Flareon).
TyruntTyrunt
➔Daytime ☀️
TyrantrumTyrantrum
Evolve during DAYTIME ☀️ (50 Candy)
Fossil Pokémon requiring in-game daylight. Evolution button is locked at night.
AmauraAmaura
➔Nighttime 🌙
AurorusAurorus
Evolve during NIGHTTIME 🌙 (50 Candy)
Aurora fossil Pokémon requiring in-game nighttime sky. Inactive during daylight.
YungoosYungoos
➔Daytime ☀️
GumshoosGumshoos
Evolve during DAYTIME ☀️ (50 Candy)
Requires in-game daylight. Essential for completing the Alola Pokédex.
FomantisFomantis
➔Daytime ☀️
LurantisLurantis
Evolve during DAYTIME ☀️ (50 Candy)
Solar Grass-type Pokémon — evolution unlocks exclusively during daylight hours.
WurmpleWurmple
➔50/50 Random
SilcoonSilcoon
Random 50/50 evolution into Silcoon (Beautifly) or Cascoon (Dustox) (12 Candy)
Outcome is completely determined by internal server value and cannot be influenced. Shows a question mark (?).
ClamperlClamperl
➔50/50 Random
HuntailHuntail
Random 50/50 evolution into Huntail or Gorebyss (50 Candy)
Like Wurmple, outcome is strictly 50/50 random. The Evolve button displays a question mark (?).
KadabraKadabra
➔0 Candy Trade
AlakazamAlakazam
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 100 Candy)
One of the most powerful Psychic attackers. Trade excess Abras from Community Day.
MachokeMachoke
➔0 Candy Trade
MachampMachamp
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 100 Candy)
Top Fighting-type PvE attacker. Machop is very common — save Candy by trading.
GravelerGraveler
➔0 Candy Trade
GolemGolem
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 100 Candy)
Solid Rock-type attacker after trade.
HaunterHaunter
➔0 Candy Trade
GengarGengar
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 100 Candy)
Elite Ghost/Poison attacker, especially with Shadow Claw legacy move.
BoldoreBoldore
➔0 Candy Trade
GigalithGigalith
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 200 Candy)
Solid Rock-type attacker after trade.
GurdurrGurdurr
➔0 Candy Trade
ConkeldurrConkeldurr
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 200 Candy)
Best Fighting-type DPS rivaling Machamp.
KarrablastKarrablast
➔0 Candy Trade
EscavalierEscavalier
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 200 Candy)
Inspired by original games' trade evolution mechanic.
ShelmetShelmet
➔0 Candy Trade
AccelgorAccelgor
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 200 Candy)
Inspired by original games' trade evolution mechanic.
PhantumpPhantump
➔0 Candy Trade
TrevenantTrevenant
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 200 Candy)
Great PvP pick for Great League.
PumpkabooPumpkaboo
➔0 Candy Trade
GourgeistGourgeist
0 Candy cost after trading with another trainer (normally 200 Candy)
Multiple size forms, all benefit from 0-Candy trade evolution.

1. Adventure Together: Active Buddy Evolution Tasks

The following Pokémon must be set as your active Buddy while completing the challenge. Progress is permanently saved even if you switch buddies before evolving:

Galarian Farfetch'd ➔ Sirfetch'd: Make 10 Excellent Throws (50 Candy).
Primeape ➔ Annihilape: Defeat 30 Ghost- or Psychic-type Pokémon (100 Candy).
Pancham ➔ Pangoro: Catch 32 Dark-type Pokémon (50 Candy).
Charcadet ➔ Armarouge: Defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokémon (50 Candy).
Charcadet ➔ Ceruledge: Defeat 30 Ghost-type Pokémon (50 Candy).
Galarian Slowpoke ➔ Galarian Slowbro: Catch 30 Poison-type Pokémon (50 Candy).
Galarian Slowpoke ➔ Galarian Slowking: Catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon (50 Candy).
Poipole ➔ Naganadel: Catch 20 Dragon-type Pokémon (200 Candy).
Galarian Yamask ➔ Runerigus: Win 10 Raids while buddy (50 Candy).
Hisuian Qwilfish ➔ Overqwil: Win 10 Raids while buddy (50 Candy).
Spritzee ➔ Aromatisse: Activate 1 Incense (50 Candy).
Swirlix ➔ Slurpuff: Feed your buddy 25 treats / berries (50 Candy).
Floette ➔ Florges: Earn 20 Buddy Hearts (100 Candy).
Eevee ➔ Sylveon: Earn 70 Buddy Hearts (25 Candy, or 1-time name trick: Kira).

Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:

  • For Annihilape & Charcadet: No need to wait for raids! Train against Team Leader Blanche in Master League (she uses Metagross) or battle a friend fielding three 10-CP Pokémon.
  • For Galarian Farfetch'd: Use Nanab Berries on 5★ Legendary raid bosses with massive catch rings to effortlessly land 10 Excellent throws.
  • For Spritzee: The free 15-minute Daily Adventure Incense fully counts for this requirement!

2. Walking Distance Buddy Evolutions

These Pokémon must be walked as your active Buddy to unlock their evolution:

Feebas ➔ Milotic: 20 km (100 Candy)
Pawmo ➔ Pawmot: 25 km (100 Candy)
Eevee ➔ Espeon: 10 km + evolve during DAYTIME while set as Buddy (25 Candy, Name trick: Sakura)
Eevee ➔ Umbreon: 10 km + evolve during NIGHTTIME while set as Buddy (25 Candy, Name trick: Tamao)
Hisuian Sneasel ➔ Sneasler: 7 km + evolve during DAYTIME (100 Candy)
Woobat ➔ Swoobat: 1 km (50 Candy)
Happiny ➔ Chansey: 15 km (25 Candy)
Bonsly ➔ Sudowoodo: 15 km (50 Candy)
Mime Jr. ➔ Mr. Mime: 15 km (50 Candy)

Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:

  • CRITICAL for Espeon & Umbreon: After walking 10 km, keep Eevee as your ACTIVE Buddy when evolving! The Evolve button MUST display Espeon or Umbreon's silhouette instead of a question mark.
  • Day/night transition follows the real-time lighting cycle on your in-game map.

3. Unique Mechanics: Gyroscope, Full Moon, Day/Night & Coins

Unique physical and situational evolution criteria:

Inkay ➔ Malamar: 50 Candy + physically turn your mobile device upside down! Ensure screen auto-rotate is enabled and gyro permissions are active.
Ursaring ➔ Ursaluna: 100 Candy during a real-world astronomical Full Moon phase (visible in the night sky in-game) or special event windows.
Cosmoem ➔ Solgaleo (Daytime ☀️) / Lunala (Nighttime 🌙): 100 Candy.
Rockruff ➔ Lycanroc: Midday (Daytime ☀️), Midnight (Nighttime 🌙), Dusk (17:00–19:00 local with Dusk-capable Rockruff).
Tyrunt ➔ Tyrantrum (Daytime ☀️) / Amaura ➔ Aurorus (Nighttime 🌙): 50 Candy.
Yungoos ➔ Gumshoos / Fomantis ➔ Lurantis: Daytime ☀️ (50 Candy).
Tyrogue IV Formula: Highest Attack ➔ Hitmonlee, highest Defense ➔ Hitmonchan, highest HP ➔ Hitmontop (ties are 50/50 random).
Gimmighoul (Roaming Form) ➔ Gholdengo: 999 Gimmighoul Coins + 100 Candy (via Coin Bag and Golden Lures).
Tandemaus ➔ Maushold: 50 Candy (99% Family of Four, 1% ultra-rare Family of Three).

Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:

  • Inkay Inversion Fix: If the Evolve button does not highlight upside down, toggle your phone's screen auto-rotate lock off and on in system quick settings.
  • For Gholdengo: Send a daily Postcard to Nintendo Switch to refresh your Coin Bag and earn Golden Lure Modules!

4. Lure Modules, Evolution Stones & Trade Evolutions (0 Candy)

Requirements for module lures, items, trade discounts, and random paths:

Rainy Lure / Rain: Sliggoo ➔ Goodra / Hisuian Goodra (100 Candy).
Magnetic Lure: Magneton ➔ Magnezone, Nosepass ➔ Probopass, Charjabug ➔ Vikavolt (100 Candy).
Mossy Lure: Eevee ➔ Leafeon (Name trick: Linnea).
Glacial Lure: Eevee ➔ Glaceon (Name trick: Rea), Crabrawler ➔ Crabominable (50 Candy).
Sinnoh Stone: Kirlia (♂) ➔ Gallade, Snorunt (♀) ➔ Froslass, Togetic ➔ Togekiss, Roselia ➔ Roserade, Murkrow ➔ Honchkrow, Misdreavus ➔ Mismagius, Gligar ➔ Gliscor, Sneasel ➔ Weavile, Swinub ➔ Mamoswine, Porygon2 ➔ Porygon-Z, Dusclops ➔ Dusknoir, Rhydon ➔ Rhyperior, Electabuzz ➔ Electivire, Magmar ➔ Magmortar, Tangela ➔ Tangrowth, Yanma ➔ Yanmega, Lickitung ➔ Lickilicky, Aipom ➔ Ambipom.
Unova Stone: Lampent ➔ Chandelure, Minccino ➔ Cinccino, Eelektrik ➔ Eelektross, Pansear/Pansage/Panpour, Munna ➔ Musharna.
Sun Stone: Gloom ➔ Bellossom, Sunkern ➔ Sunflora, Cottonee ➔ Whimsicott, Petilil ➔ Lilligant, Helioptile ➔ Heliolisk.
King's Rock: Poliwhirl ➔ Politoed, Slowpoke ➔ Slowking.
Metal Coat: Scyther ➔ Scizor, Onix ➔ Steelix.
Dragon Scale: Seadra ➔ Kingdra.
Up-Grade: Porygon ➔ Porygon2.
Free Trade Evolutions (0 Candy cost after trading): Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Haunter, Boldore, Gurdurr, Karrablast, Shelmet, Phantump, Pumpkaboo.
Random Evolutions: Eevee ➔ Vaporeon/Jolteon/Flareon (33%), Wurmple ➔ Silcoon/Cascoon (50%), Clamperl ➔ Huntail/Gorebyss (50%).

Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:

  • Lure Module Tip: Always ensure the evolution button preview displays the specific target Pokémon silhouette instead of a generic question mark before evolving.
  • Trading Pro-Tip: Trade Pokémon caught 100+ km apart to secure guaranteed Candy XL while unlocking the 0-Candy evolution cost!