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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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What are Evolution Stones?

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Seren Morgan-Roberts

This page offers a guide on Evolution Stones, including where to find and how to use them in Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (BDSP).

Evolution Stones are used to evolve different Pokémon in BDSP. There are nine different Evolution Stones as well as the Everstone which stops evolutions.

How to Find Evolution Stones

Evolution Stones can be found across the Sinnoh Region, but can also be dug up in the Grand Underground. Stones are a rare treasure in digging, but there are specific locations where Evolution Stones spawn.

If you haven’t done much digging yet, head over to our guide on How to Dig in the Underground for more information.

(1 of 2) You can find some Evolution Stones via digging

You can find some Evolution Stones via digging (left), make sure to dig them up before the wall collapses! (right)

BDSP Evolution Stones List

Click on any of the Evolution Stones below to learn more about where to find them and the Pokémon they evolve! (Work in Progress)

Icon Evolution Stone Description
Dream_Dawn_Stone_Sprite.png Dawn Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It sparkles like a glittering eye.
Dream_Dusk_Stone_Sprite.png Dusk Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It holds shadows as dark as can be.
firestone.png Fire Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. The stone has a fiery orange heart.
leafstone.png Leaf Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has an unmistakable leaf pattern.
moonstone.png Moon Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
Shiny_Stone2.png Shiny Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It shines with a dazzling light.
sunstone.png Sun Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It burns as red as the evening sun.
thunderstone.png Thunder Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a distinct thunderbolt pattern.
waterstone.png Water Stone A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is the blue of a pool of clear water.
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    29 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    23 April 2022
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This strategy guide for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl contains all the information Pokémon trainers will need to complete the game and catch every single Pokémon!

In this remake of the classic Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, you’ll journey through the mystical Sinnoh region to become a Pokémon master. Along the way, you’ll confront the scheming Team Galactic and witness the awesome power of the Legendary Dialga or Palkia.

Currently included in our guide:

The following will be available via free updates to our guide:

  • A complete walkthrough of the main story and postgame.
  • A full guide for Super Contest Shows.
    • How to cook the best quality Poffins.
  • Explanation of advanced mechanics, such as IVs and EVs.
  • A detailed Sinnoh region Pokédex.

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