Evolution Method
Special Evolutions
Pokémon with unusual evolution requirements that do not fit a simple level, item, trade, or stone category.
Direct evolutions
17
Related Evolution Methods
6
Guide
View evolution guide
Pokémon List
| Pokémon | Evolves Into | Method | Generation | Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Farfetch’d-Galar |  Sirfetch’d | Land 3 critical hits in 1 battle | Generation VIII | Fighting | View evolution guide |
 Mantyke |  Mantine | with Remoraid in party | Generation II | Water / Flying | View evolution guide |
 Basculin-White-Striped |  Basculegion | Receive 294+ recoil without fainting | Generation VIII | Water / Ghost | View evolution guide |
| Basculin-White-Striped |  Basculegion-F | Receive 294+ recoil without fainting | Generation VIII | Water / Ghost | View evolution guide |
 Bisharp |  Kingambit | Defeat 3 Bisharp leading Pawniard and level up | Generation IX | Dark / Steel | View evolution guide |
 Milcery |  Alcremie | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Ruby-Cream | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Matcha-Cream | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Mint-Cream | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Lemon-Cream | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Ruby-Swirl | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Caramel-Swirl | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
| Milcery |  Alcremie-Rainbow-Swirl | spin while holding a Sweet | Generation VIII | Fairy | View evolution guide |
 Pawmo |  Pawmot | walk 1000 steps in Let's Go | Generation IX | Electric / Fighting | View evolution guide |
 Bramblin |  Brambleghast | walk 1000 steps in Let's Go | Generation IX | Grass / Ghost | View evolution guide |
 Rellor |  Rabsca | walk 1000 steps in Let's Go | Generation IX | Bug / Psychic | View evolution guide |
 Gimmighoul |  Gholdengo | Level up with 999 Coins in the bag | Generation IX | Steel / Ghost | View evolution guide |
Related Evolution Methods
FAQ
Which Pokémon are in Special Evolutions?
Special Evolutions include Farfetch’d-Galar → Sirfetch’d, Mantyke → Mantine, Basculin-White-Striped → Basculegion, Basculin-White-Striped → Basculegion-F, Bisharp → Kingambit, Milcery → Alcremie, and more.
How many Pokémon evolutions are listed here?
This page lists 17 evolutions for this method.
Do these evolution requirements vary by game?
Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the linked Pokédex entries for version-specific context.