Pkmn:Evolution
Evolution (Japanese: しんか) is a Pokémon transformation that changes a Pokémon's species in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. It made its debut in 
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team in 2005. When a Pokémon evolves, its appearance changes. Types, Moves, Abilities, as well as other characteristics, may also change.
Devolution
While typically thought of as a permanent transformation, there are rare instances in which a Pokémon may be able to devolve back to a previous form. Pokémon wearing a Harmony Scarf can temporarily evolve to their last stage when near the Tree of Life. Pokémon always evolve and devolve into species that belong to the same family.
Locations
In some instances, evolution only or primarily appears to be possible at specific locations:
Requirements
Requirements for evolution often vary. Some Pokémon are capable of evolution upon reaching a certain level, or require a certain item or 2. In some instances, Pokémon need to find themselves at specific locations to evolve, while in others, Pokémon are simply able to evolve in dungeons.
World-threatening events may prevent Pokémon from evolving.
Appearances
Animations
| Team Go-Getters | Time and Darkness | Beyond Time and Darkness | Gates to Infinity | Special Videos | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |||
| ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |||||||||||||
Games
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| Rescue Team | Explorers | Adventure Squad | Gates to Infinity |
Super MD | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Blue | DX | Time | Darkness | Sky | Blazing | Stormy | Light | ||||
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Manga
| Ginji's Rescue Team | Explorers of Time and Darkness | Blazing Exploration Team 
| Go! Expedition Society Juniors! |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
In Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English | Evolution | |
| Japanese | しんか | |
See Also
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series - Gameplay Elements |
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| Evolution (Devolution • Mega Evolution) • Gender • Helper Pokémon • Jukebox • Kecleon Shops (Dungeons • Towns) • Move Growth • Personality Test • Portrait • Pushing • Quick Saving • Rank • Skill System • Top Menu • Wonder Mail |
References
- [1] Japanese name.