Pokemon GO Buddy evolution guide: All Pokemon that need to Adventure Together and how to do it

Eevee evolves as a adventure together buddy Pokemon in the game. (Image via Niantic)
Eevee evolves as a adventure together Buddy Pokemon (Image via Niantic)

One unique method of evolving in Pokemon GO is the Adventure Together as a Buddy to evolve system. It offers trainers an alternative way to evolve their Pokemon by simply walking and exploring with their selected Buddy Pokemon.

When Pokemon GO was first released, the process of evolving Pocket Monsters was quite simple. Players only had to collect and feed enough candies to their Pokemon in order to evolve them to their next stage.

However, as more of these creatures were added to the game, the evolutionary requirements also became more complex. Currently, there are several special evolutions in Pokemon GO. Some require items or trading to evolve, whereas some of the others only evolve at specific times of the day.

To address these unique cases, the Adventure Together system was introduced alongside the Buddy mechanic. Here is everything you need to know about these unique Pokemon and how to evolve them using the Adventure Together mechanic.


Pokemon GO Mr. Mime, Sylveon, and other Pokemon that evolve using the Aventure Together system

Although evolving some Pokémon in Pokemon GO can be more complicated than simply feeding them candies, the Adventure Together requirements are pretty straightforward. Some Pokémon require more than just candies to evolve, so they need to become your Buddy and complete certain tasks.

Once your Buddy completes these tasks, they'll be able to evolve with the help of some Pokemon GO candy. The quests you'll need to accomplish with your Buddy can vary widely depending on the Pokemon you've selected. However, the first step is to make your chosen creature your Buddy. Below is a list of all these Pocket Monsters and their evolution process.

Evolving Eevee to Sylveon

In order to evolve Eevee into Sylveon, you must first designate Eevee as your Buddy and obtain 70 hearts. You'll also need to collect 25 Eevee candies.

Gain Pokemon GO hearts by following these activities with your Buddy Eevee:

  • Walking together for 5 km
  • Taking a photo of Eevee
  • Playing with Eevee (achieved by rubbing its head until a heart appears while taking a photo)
  • Giving it treats (either through the Treat option or by feeding berries when taking a photo)
  • Using it in a gym battle
  • Spinning a PokeStop that you haven't visited before.

It may require patience, but if you earn hearts daily, it won't be long until you have a Sylveon.

Evolving Eevee to Espeon or Umbreon

If you haven't used it yet, you can employ the Pokemon GO naming trick to evolve Eevee into either Espeon or Umbreon, but this trick can only be used once. Before evolving, name your Eevee “Tamao” to get an Umbreon, or name it “Sakura” to evolve it into Espeon.

If you've already used it, you'll have to walk with Eevee for 10 kilometers before evolving it. When you evolve Eevee, it will turn into Espeon if it's daytime or Umbreon if it's nighttime. You'll also need to gather 25 pieces of Eevee candy to evolve Eevee into either Umbreon or Espeon.

Evolving Pancham to Pangoro

To evolve Pancham into Pangoro, you must first select Pancham as your Pokemon GO Buddy and then capture 32 Dark-type Pocket Monsters. Additionally, you'll also need to feed it 50 Pancham candy.

Evolving Spritzee to Aromatisse

To evolve Spritzee into Aromatisse, you should activate one incense while Spritzee is designated as your Buddy. Additionally, you'll also be required to use 50 Spritzee candies.

Evolving Swirlix to Slurpuff

To evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff, you must feed your Buddy Swirlix a total of 25 berries. Additionally, you'll also require 50 Swirlix candies.

Evolve Floette into Florges

To evolve Floette into Florges, you need to earn 70 hearts with Floette as a Buddy. You will also need 100 Flabébé candies.

Evolving Galarian Farfetch’d to Sirfetch'd

Sirfetch'd (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Sirfetch'd (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To evolve Galarian Farfetch’d into Sirfetch’d, you need to have Galarian Farfetch’d as your Pokemon GO Buddy and make 10 excellent throws. You’ll also need to use 50 Farfetch’d Candy.

Evolving Galarian Yamask to Galarian Cofagrigus

To evolve Galarian Yamask into Galarian Cofagrigus, make Galarian Yamask your Buddy and participate in 10 Pokemon GO raids. In addition, you’ll also require 50 Yamask Candy.

Evolving Galarian Slowpoke to Galarian Slowbro

To evolve a Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowbro, catch 30 Poison-type Pokemon while it's your Buddy monster.

Hisuian Qwilfish to Overqwil

To evolve a HIsuian Qwilfish into Overqwil, players will also need to catch 32 Dark-type Pokemon while it's your Buddy.

Evolving Feebas to Milotic

To evolve Feebas into Milotic, you must make Feebas your Buddy first and walk 20 km. You also require 100 Feebas candy to complete the process.

Evolving Mime Jr. to Mr. Mime

To evolve Mime Jr. into Mr. Mime, make Mime Jr. your Buddy and walk 15 km with it. In addition, you’ll also require 50 Mr. Mime candies.

Evolving Bonsly to Sudowoodo

To evolve Bonsly into Sudowoodo, make Bonsly your Buddy and walk 15 km. Next, use 50 Pokemon GO Sudowoodo candy to complete the process.

Evolving Happiny to Chansey

To evolve Happiny into Chansey, make Happiny your Buddy monster and walk 15 km with it. You also need 25 Chansey Candy.

Evolving Woobat to Swoobat

To evolve Woobat into Swoobat in Pokemon GO, make Woobat your Buddy, walk 1 km with it, and feed it 100 Woobat candy.

Hisuian Sneasel to Sneasler

To evolve a HIsuian Sneasel into a Sneasler, you will need to walk 7 km with it as your Buddy and then evolve it in daytime.

Pawmo to Pawmot

To evolve Pawmo to Pawmot, you need to walk with Pawmo as your Buddy for 25 km and then evolve.


How to make a Pokemon your Buddy in Pokemon GO

To make a Pokemon your Buddy, launch Pokemon GO and tap the character icon in the lower-left corner. Then click the Buddy button and select the Pocket Monster of choice as your Buddy. You can use the search bar to find it more easily. After confirming your choice, complete the quest to evolve that monster.

The steps that need to be completed for each Adventure Together Pokemon may differ. To view the task description, click the small arrow in the upper-left corner of the Adventure Together label.


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