Evolution Methods
Like each start to a generation, Pok�mon Sword & Shield introduces a variety of new Pok�mon each with various new evolution methods for evolving many Pok�mon. These evolutionary methods both enhance upon and even duplicate previous methods. With this generation, there are also some changes to some existing Pok�mon Evolution Methods
Stone Evolutions
While no new stones have been introduced in this game, multiple Pok�mon use various Evolution Stones to evolve, including some older Pok�mon who have changed their evolution method to use the stone.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #082 |  |
Magneton | Use the Thunder Stone | #462 |  |
Magnezone |
| #133 |  |
Eevee | Use the Leaf Stone | #471 |  |
Leafeon |
| #133 | |
Eevee | Use the Ice Stone | #470 |  |
Glaceon |
| #554 |  |
Darumaka | Use the Ice Stone | #555 |  |
Darmanitan |
| #737 |  |
Charjabug | Use the Thunder Stone | #738 |  |
Vikavolt |
Item Based
In this generation, there are several Pok�mon that evolve simply from using an item, much like an Evolution Stone. These items are quite rare in the game.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #079 |  |
Slowpoke | Use the Galarica Cuff | #080 |  |
Slowbro |
| #079 | |
Slowpoke | Use the Galarica Wreath | #199 |  |
Slowking |
| #840 |  |
Applin | Use the Tart Apple | #841 |  |
Flapple |
| #840 | |
Applin | Use the Sweet Apple | #842 |  |
Appletun |
| #854 |  |
Sinistea | Use the Cracked Pot | #855 |  |
Polteageist |
| #854 | |
Sinistea (Rare Form) |
Use the Chipped Pot | #855 | |
Polteageist (Rare Form) |
Hold Item And Spinning
There's another Pok�mon with a unique evolution method. To evolve Milcery, you need to attach specific items and then do a spin by rotating the control stick
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #868 |  |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot clockwise quickly in the day: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot anti-clockwise quickly in the day: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot clockwise for over 5 seconds in the day: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot anti-clockwise for over 5 seconds in the day: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot clockwise quickly at night: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot anti-clockwise quickly at night: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot clockwise for over 5 seconds at night: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
| #868 | |
Milcery | Attach one of the following items and spin on the spot anti-clockwise for over 5 seconds at night: Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Star Sweet, Strawberry Sweet | #869 |  |
Alcremie |
Attack Based
Across the generations, there have been multiple Pok�mon that evolve when they know a specific move. Pok�mon Sword & Shield once again add to this with another Pok�mon that evolves with a specific move.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #852 |  |
Clobbopus | Level up while knowing the move Taunt | #853 |  |
Grapploct |
Battle Based
A new feature in this game is the ability for a Pok�mon to evolve based on the number of critical hits it has inflicted in one battle.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #083 |  |
Farfetch'd | Get 3 Critical Hits in 1 Battle | #865 |  |
Sirfetch'd |
Nature Based
A new feature in this game is the ability for a Pok�mon to evolve into different forms of the same Pok�mon once it hits Level 30 with a specific nature.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #848 |  |
Toxel | Level 30 + Adamant, Brave, Docile, Hardy, Hasty, Impish, Jolly, Lax, Naive, Naughty, Rash, Quirky, Sassy Nature | #849 |  |
Toxtricity |
| #848 | |
Toxel | Level 30 + Bashful, Bold, Calm, Careful, Gentle, Lonely, Mild, Modest, Quiet, Relaxed, Serious, Timid Nature | #849 |  |
Toxtricity |
Location & Damage Based
A new feature in this game is the ability for a Pok�mon to evolve based on damage it has received in addition to location
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #562 |  |
Yamask | Presently has more than 49 Hit Points in damage received in one battle, is not knocked out. Walk under stone arch in Dusty Bowl | #867 |  |
Runerigus |
Story Based
In the Isle of Armor, you get given the Legendary Pok�mon Kubfu. Kubfu's evolution is dependant upon the Tower you complete with it
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #891 |  |
Kubfu | Complete Tower of Darkness / Tower of Water. Form depends on which tower you beat | #892 |  |
Urshifu |