Evolution items

Dragon Scale

An evolution item consumed when you evolve a compatible Pokémon. Each listed evolution needs one Dragon Scale as well as the appropriate family Candy.

Reviewed
Items per evolution
1
Supported evolutions
1

How to get it

  • Spin PokéStops and Gyms for a chance at a standard evolution item.
  • The seventh consecutive daily PokéStop spin awards an evolution item, but does not let you choose this one.
  • Research and events can award it explicitly.

How to use it

  1. Open the Pokémon’s details and choose the evolution button showing this item.
  2. Check the target and Candy cost, then confirm. The item and Candy are consumed together.

Worth knowing

Horsea first evolves into Seadra for 25 Candy. Budget 125 Candy for the two evolution buttons, plus the Dragon Scale for the second step.

An evolution item does not improve IVs. Choose the individual Pokémon you want to keep before spending it.

Compatible evolutions

Candy costs are for the relevant Pokémon family and show standard, undiscounted amounts. Regional forms can have different requirements.

Compatible evolutions
FromToCandy
SeadraKingdra100

Sources & further reading

Event rewards, shop offers, and limits can change. Check the current in-game description for event-specific rules. Worked examples are illustrative calculations.