All Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions and Requirements (2024)

Jun. 12, 2024

Pokemon GO has a plethora of unique additions that add value to the game. One such factor is the buddy system that allows trainers to bond with certain Pokemon and evolve them. However, this comes at a price as the system requires players to perform certain tasks with their Pokemon. So if you’re someone interested in this system then keep reading to check out all Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions right here.

Pokemon GO Buddy Evolutions: Weather and Time

Let’s first look at Pokemon that evolve only during a certain time and weather as your buddy. One great example is Eevee, who evolves into Espeon and Umbreon only when you walk during a time of the day. Check outPokemon GO Eevee Evolutionsto get a better idea.PokemonEvolution FormCandy RequirementEvolution RequirementAmauraAurorus50 Amaura CandyEvolve during dayCosmoemSolgaleo100 Cosmog CandyEvolve during dayCosmoemLunala100 Cosmog candyEvolve during nightEeveeEspeon25 Eevee CandyWalk 10 km with Eevee as buddy and evolve during dayEeveeUmbreon23 Eevee CandyWalk 10 km with Eevee as buddy and evolve it during night.FomantisLurantis50 Fomantis CandyEvolve during dayHisuan SneaselSneasler100 Sneasel CandyWalk 7 km with Sneasel as buddy and evolve during the dayRockruffMidday form of Lycanroc50 Rockruff CandyEvolve during dayRockruffMidnight form of Lycanroc50 Rockruff CandyEvolve during nightSliggooGoodra100 Goomy CandyEvolve during rainy weatherTyruntTyrantum50 Tyrunt CandyEvolve during dayUrsaringUrsaluna100 Teddiursa CandyEvolve during the night when there is a full moonYungoosGumshoos50 Yungoos CandyEvolve during day

Certain Pokemon GO monsters have specific buddy tasks that must be fulfilled for them to evolve. You can find these tasks under the Pokemon details, beneath their evolve button. Of course, you need to ensure they are set as your buddy to evolve them. So, let’s take a look at these Pokemon:PokemonEvolution FormCandy RequirementEvolution RequirementEeveeSylveon25 Eevee CandyEarn 70 HeartsGalarian SlowpokeGalarian Slowbro50 Slowpoke CandyCatch 30 Poison-type PokemonGalarian SlowpokeGalarian Slowking50 Slowpoke CandyCatch 30 Psychic-type PokemonGalarian Farfetch’dSirfetch’d50 Slowpoke CandyMake 10 excellent throws while catchingGalarian YamaskRunerigus50 Slowpoke CandyTake part in 10 raidsPanchamPangoro50 Pancham CandyCatch 32 Dark-type PokemonSwirlixSlurpuff50 Swirlix CandyFeed Swirlix 25 berriesSpritzeeAromatisse50 Spritzee CandyUse an Incense

Unlike the previous two methods, these Pokemon don’t necessarily have to be your buddy to evolve into their next form. They do have requirements, which you fulfill. However, there are only four such Pokemon in the entire game. Let’s take a look at them!PokemonEvolution FormCandy RequirementEvolution RequirementInkayMalamar50 Inkay CandyTurn the device upside down and select EvolveTyrogueHitmonchan25 Tyrogue CandyIts attack needs to be its highest IVTyrogueHitmonlee25 Tyrogue CandyIts defense needs to be its highest IVTyrogueHitmontop25 Tyrogue CandyIts HP needs to be its highest IV

That is all you should know about all the buddy evolutions in Pokemon GO. So which Pokemon did you evolve first? Let us know in the comments below!

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