Polished Crystal Evolution Stones & Items: Locations and Evolutions
Find every evolution stone and item in Pokémon Polished Crystal, where to get it, which Pokémon it evolves, and how direct-use, held-item, and trade evolutions work.
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Introduction
Evolution items trigger evolutions for specific Pokémon in Polished Crystal. This guide covers all evolution items in the game, including where to find them and which Pokémon they evolve. Items are used either directly from your bag or held by a Pokémon while it levels up.
Quick lookup
Use the table below when you already know the item or evolution you want. Each item section lists compatible Pokémon first, followed by every listed location and acquisition method. For full Pokémon-specific requirements, compare the Pokémon Pokédex. For Hidden Grotto item sources, see the Hidden Grottoes guide.
| If you want to... | Start here |
|---|---|
Use a stone directly from your bag | |
Check an item held during level-up | |
Find an item required for a trade evolution | |
Identify the compatible Pokémon |
Item-to-evolution matrix
This compact matrix is a starting point for the most common lookups. The linked item headings below contain the complete compatible-Pokémon list and all recorded acquisition locations; “locations” here names the quickest verified place to start looking, not a ranking of every source.
| Item | Method | Compatible Pokémon | Verified location to start |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct use | Eevee and other elemental stone evolutions | ||
Direct use | Clefairy, Eevee, Jigglypuff and other species listed below | ||
Direct use | Togetic, Misdreavus, Murkrow, Eevee and regional evolutions | ||
Direct use | Kadabra, Haunter, Machoke, and Graveler | Route 38 Ecruteak Gate | |
Direct use | Cubone, Exeggcute, and Pikachu | ||
Hold while leveling | Happiny → Chansey | ||
Hold while leveling | Sneasel and Gligar evolutions | ||
Hold while leveling | Poliwhirl and Slowpoke evolutions | ||
Hold while leveling | Onix, Scyther, and Seadra | ||
Hold while leveling | Porygon and Porygon2 | ||
Hold while leveling | Rhydon, Electabuzz, and Magmar | ||
Hold while leveling | Scyther and Koffing |
For a specific Pokémon, find its row in the Evolves list under the item heading, then use that section’s Locations list. In Polished Crystal, the “trade item” group uses a held item during level-up rather than requiring a link trade; the direct-use items are selected from the Bag instead.
Evolution Methods
Direct Use Items
These items work instantly when used on the correct Pokémon from your bag. Evolution stones fall into this category.
Held Item Evolution
These items must be held by a Pokémon while it levels up to trigger evolution. The item is consumed during the evolution process, so you'll need a new one for each evolution.
Evolution Stones
Evolution stones are used directly from your bag to instantly evolve compatible Pokémon.
Fire Stone
The Fire Stone is an elemental evolution stone that evolves Fire-type Pokémon. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Growlithe when requested
- Route 36 as a gift, notified via Pokégear call from Schoolboy Alan
- Route 36, Rugged Road North and Silver Cave as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Celadon Department Store 4F for purchase at ₽3,000
- Cinnabar Volcano B1F in the bottom left corner of the floor
Water Stone
The Water Stone is an elemental evolution stone that evolves Water-type Pokémon. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Staryu when requested
- Route 42 as a gift, notified via Pokégear call from Fisher Tully
- Route 32 Coast, Stormy Beach and Lake of Rage as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Celadon University Pool B1F in the bottom right corner
- Celadon Department Store 4F for purchase at ₽3,000
- Seafoam Islands B2F in the center of the map
Thunder Stone
The Thunder Stone is an elemental evolution stone that evolves Electric-type Pokémon. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Pichu when requested
- Route 38 as a gift, notified via Pokégear call from Lass Dana
- Route 35 Coast and Yellow Forest as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Rock Tunnel 2F as a visible item on the ground
- Celadon Department Store 4F for purchase at ₽3,000
Leaf Stone
The Leaf Stone is an elemental evolution stone that evolves Grass-type Pokémon. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
- Eevee → Leafeon
- Exeggcute → Exeggutor
- Gloom → Vileplume
- Voltorb (Hisuian form) → Electrode (Hisuian form)
- Weepinbell → Victreebel
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Bellsprout
- Route 34 as a gift, notified via Pokégear call from Picnicker Gina
- Ilex Forest, Route 44 and Route 46 as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Shamouti Tunnel as a hidden item
- Viridian Forest as a hidden item
- Celadon Department Store 4F for purchase at ₽3,000
Moon Stone
The Moon Stone is a special evolution stone that evolves several Pokémon species, including Fairy-types and Normal-types. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
- Clefairy → Clefable
- Eevee → Umbreon
- Jigglypuff → Wigglytuff
- Nidorina → Nidoqueen
- Nidorino → Nidoking
- Ursaring → Ursaluna
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Jigglypuff when requested
- National Park as first prize for winning the bug catching competition during night time (9 PM to 5 AM)
- Ruins of Alph Fairy Item Room as a visible item
- Tohjo Falls as a visible item
- Ruins of Alph and Route 45 as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Ivy's Lab as a gift from Professor Ivy
- Dim Cave 2F as a hidden item
- Mt. Moon B1F as a hidden item
- Mt. Moon B2F as a visible item on the ground
- Mt. Moon Square as a hidden item
- Pokémon Mansion 1F as a visible item
- Rocket Hideout as a visible item
- Route 3 as a hidden item
- Wild Clefairy and Clefable have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Sun Stone
The Sun Stone is a special evolution stone that evolves Pokémon associated with sunlight and daytime. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him an Oddish when requested
- National Park as first prize for winning the bug catching competition during day time (9 AM to 5 PM)
- Ruins of Alph Fairy Item Room as a visible item
- Route 35 and Bellchime Trail as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
Shiny Stone
The Shiny Stone is a special evolution stone that evolves select Pokémon with fairy-like qualities. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Togepi when requested
- National Park as a visible item
- National Park as first prize for winning the bug catching competition during morning time (5 AM to 9 AM)
- Cherrygrove Bay as a visible item on the ground
- Cherrygrove Bay and Route 47 as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Mt. Moon B2F as a visible item
Dusk Stone
The Dusk Stone is a special evolution stone that evolves Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Goldenrod City Bill's House as a gift from Bill's grandfather after showing him a Murkrow when requested
- National Park as first prize for winning the bug catching competition during evening time (5 PM to 9 PM)
- Dark Cave Violet Entrance as a visible item
- Union Cave B1F South as a visible item
- Quiet Cave 1F as a visible item
- Violet Outskirts and Route 42 as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Dim Cave 5F as a visible item
- Mt. Moon B2F as a visible item
- Scary Cave 1F as a visible item
- Cerulean Cave 2F as a visible item
Ice Stone
The Ice Stone is a special evolution stone that evolves Ice-type Pokémon and certain regional variants. Use it directly from your bag on compatible Pokémon to trigger their evolution instantly.
Evolves:
- Eevee → Glaceon
- Mime Jr. → Mr. Mime (Galarian form)
- Sandshrew → Sandslash (Alolan form)
- Vulpix → Ninetales (Alolan form)
Locations:
- Ice Path B2F Mahogany Side as a visible item
- Snowtop Mountain and Sinjoh Ruins as a rare item in these locations' hidden grottoes
- Celadon Department Store 4F for purchase at ₽3,000
Other Direct Use Items
These items work like evolution stones - use them directly from your Bag on the correct Pokémon to trigger evolution instantly.
Linking Cord
The Linking Cord is used like an evolution stone - select it from your Bag and use it directly on the Pokémon you want to evolve. It enables certain Pokémon to evolve without needing to be traded.
Note: This item only works on Kadabra, Haunter, Machoke, and Graveler. It does NOT work on Pokémon that require holding a specific item during trade (such as Slowpoke with King's Rock or Onix with Metal Coat) - those Pokémon evolve by leveling up while holding their respective items instead.
Evolves:
- Graveler → Golem when used on Graveler
- Graveler (Alolan) → Golem (Alolan) when used on Alolan Graveler
- Haunter → Gengar when used on Haunter
- Kadabra → Alakazam when used on Kadabra
- Machoke → Machamp when used on Machoke
Locations:
- Route 38 Ecruteak Gate as a gift from Elm's aide
- Union Cave B2F as a visible item on the ground
- Celadon Department Store 4F for purchase at ₽3,000
Odd Souvenir
The Odd Souvenir is used like an evolution stone - select it from your Bag and use it directly on the Pokémon you want to evolve. It evolves certain Kanto Pokémon into their Alolan regional evolutions.
Evolves:
- Cubone → Marowak (Alolan) when used on Cubone
- Exeggcute → Exeggutor (Alolan) when used on Exeggcute
- Pikachu → Raichu (Alolan) when used on Pikachu
Locations:
- Elm's Lab as a gift from Professor Elm after hatching Togepi
- Noisy Forest as a gift from an NPC
- Shamouti Island as a gift from a traveler
- Shamouti Island Pokémon Center 1F available for purchase
Held Item Evolutions
These items trigger evolution when held by a Pokémon during level-up. Make sure the Pokémon is holding the item before it gains a level - the item will be consumed when the evolution occurs.
Oval Stone
The Oval Stone is a held evolution item. When a Happiny holds this stone and levels up during the daytime, it will evolve into Chansey.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Cliff Edge Gate as a hidden item
- Wild Chansey and Blissey have a common chance (50%) of holding this item
Razor Claw
The Razor Claw is a held evolution item for Sneasel. Each Sneasel form only evolves at specific times of day when leveled up and while holding this item.
Evolves:
- Sneasel → Weavile when leveled up while holding this item during nighttime
- Sneasel (Hisuian form) → Sneasler when leveled up while holding this item during daytime
Locations:
- Quiet Cave B2F as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Sneasel have a rare (5%) chance of holding this item. Note that Hisuian Sneasel don't hold Razor Claws
Razor Fang
The Razor Fang is a held evolution item. When Gligar holds this item and levels up during nighttime, it will evolve into Gliscor.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Victory Road 3F as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Gligar have a rare (5%) chance of holding this item
Hard Stone
The Hard Stone is a held evolution item that enables Scyther to evolve into its ancient form, Kleavor. It can also be held in battle to boost Rock-type moves.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Route 36 as a gift notified via phone call
- Wild Happiny have a common chance (50%) of holding this item
- Wild Corsola and Onix have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
- Chance for this item to be found when smashing rocks
Trade Item Evolutions
These items enable evolutions that would normally require trading in other Pokémon games. In Polished Crystal, you level up a Pokémon while it's holding one of these items to trigger the evolution.
King's Rock
The King's Rock is a special evolution item for Poliwhirl and Slowpoke. When held during level-up, it enables these Pokémon to evolve into their royal forms. It can also be held in battle, where it has a 10% chance to make the opponent flinch when you deal damage.
Evolves:
- Poliwhirl → Politoed when leveled up while holding this item
- Slowpoke → Slowking when leveled up while holding this item
- Slowpoke (Galarian) → Slowking (Galarian) when leveled up while holding this item
Held Effect: When held during battle, attacks have a 10% chance to make the opponent flinch.
Locations:
- Slowpoke Well B2F as a gift from an NPC
- Mahogany Mart 1F for purchase at ₽5,000
- Wild Slowpoke, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowbro, and Slowking have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Metal Coat
The Metal Coat is a special evolution item that enables Onix and Scyther to evolve into their Steel-type forms. When held during battle, it also boosts the power of Steel-type moves by 20%.
Evolves:
- Onix → Steelix when leveled up while holding this item
- Scyther → Scizor when leveled up while holding this item
Held Effect: When held during battle, Steel-type moves have their power increased by 20%.
Locations:
- Goldenrod Department Store B1F as a visible item, only accessible during and after the Rocket takeover of the Radio Tower
- Dim Cave 3F as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, and Steelix have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Dragon Scale
The Dragon Scale is a special evolution item that enables Seadra to evolve into Kingdra.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Mt. Mortar 1F as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Horsea, Seadra, Dratini, and Dragonair have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Upgrade
The Upgrade is a special evolution item that enables Porygon, a virtual Pokémon, to evolve into its enhanced form, Porygon2.
Evolves:
Locations:
Dubious Disc
The Dubious Disc is a special evolution item that enables Porygon2 to evolve into its final form, Porygon-Z. This suspicious-looking disc contains questionable programming data.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Celadon City Chief House as a hidden item
- Rocket Hideout B4F as a visible item on the ground
- Silph Co. 1F available for purchase
Protector
The Protector is a special evolution item that enables Rhydon to evolve into Rhyperior. This protective gear strengthens Rhydon's already formidable defenses.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Mt. Mortar B1F as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Rhydon and Rhyhorn have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Electirizer
The Electirizer is a special evolution item that enables Electabuzz to evolve into Electivire. This device amplifies the electrical energy within Electabuzz's body.
Evolves:
- Electabuzz → Electivire when leveled up while holding this item
Locations:
- Rock Tunnel 2F South as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Elekid and Electabuzz have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Magmarizer
The Magmarizer is a special evolution item that enables Magmar to evolve into Magmortar. This device intensifies the searing heat that Magmar generates.
Evolves:
Locations:
- Cinnabar Island South as a visible item on the ground
- Wild Magby and Magmar have a rare chance (5%) of holding this item
Charcoal
The Charcoal is a special evolution item for Koffing. When Koffing levels up while holding this item, it evolves into Galarian Weezing. Charcoal can also be held during battle to boost Fire-type moves by 20%.
Evolves:
Held Effect: When held during battle, Fire-type moves have their power increased by 20%.
Locations:
- Azalea Town as a gift from the Charcoal Kiln owner
- Azalea Mart for purchase at ₽1,000
- Burned Tower 1F as a visible item on the ground
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