Evolution items

Sun Stone

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

Reviewed
Items per evolution
1
Supported evolutions
5

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

For Gloom, choose the Bellossom button: its Vileplume branch does not use a Sun Stone.

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
GloomBellossom100
SunkernSunflora50
CottoneeWhimsicott50
PetililLilligant50
HelioptileHeliolisk50

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.