Special Evolutions in Pokémon Legends Z-A
In Pokémon Legends Z-A, several Pokémon evolve through special methods beyond simple leveling up. This guide details all known special evolutions.
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How to evolve Weepinbell into 
Victreebel
Use a Leaf Stone (can be bought from the Stone Emporium).
How to evolve Spritzee into 
Aromatisse
Will evolve when traded with another player while holding a Sachet. Use code 0096-0096 when trading online.
How to evolve Galarian Slowpoke into 
Galarian Slowbro
Use a Galarica Cuff
How to evolve Galarian Slowpoke into 
Galarian Slowking
Use a Galarica Wreath
How to evolve Lampent into 
Chandelure
Use a Dusk Stone (can be bought from the Stone Emporium).
How to evolve Helioptile into 
Heliolisk
Use a Sun Stone (can be bought from the Stone Emporium).
How to evolve Primeape into 
Annihilape (DLC)
Use the move Rage Fist 20 times in battle, and then level up.
How to evolve Galarian Farfetch'd into 
Sirfetch'd (DLC)
Land three critical hits in a single battle, and then level up.
How to evolve Capsakid into 
Scovillain (DLC)
Use a Fire Stone (can be bought from the Stone Emporium).
How to evolve Greavard into 
Houndstone (DLC)
Level up to level 30 during the night.
How to evolve Gimmighoul into 
Gholdengo (DLC)
Will evolve when leved up with 999 Gimmighoul Coins collected.
How to evolve Galarian Yamask into 
Runerigus (DLC)
Receive over 49 damage while having at least 1 HP remaining and stand under the bridge between Wild Zone 11 and Wild Zone 17.
How to evolve Igglybuff into 
Jigglypuff (DLC)
Level up with high friendship (visit a cafe with it 4-5 times).
How to evolve Jigglypuff into 
Wigglytuff (DLC)
Use a Moon Stone (can be bought from the Stone Emporium).
How to evolve Crabrawler into 
Crabominable (DLC)
Use an Ice Stone (can be bought from the Stone Emporium).
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