Pokémon GO: Every Pokémon That Evolves With a Unova Stone

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Pokémon GO features many evolution methods, and while most Pokémon evolve using Candy, some require special evolution items. One such item is the Unova Stone, which is used to evolve select Gen 5 (Unova region) Pokémon.

This guide covers all Pokémon that evolve using a Unova Stone, how to obtain the item, and whether these Pokémon are viable in PvP or PvE battles.

What Is a Unova Stone in Pokémon GO?

The Unova Stone is an evolution item exclusive to Pokémon GO, meaning it does not exist in mainline Pokémon games.

✔ Used to evolve certain Pokémon from the Unova region (Gen 5)
✔ Functions similarly to Sinnoh Stones but for different Pokémon
✔ Can’t be used to power up Pokémon, only to evolve them

How to Get a Unova Stone in Pokémon GO

Unova Stones are rare items that are primarily obtained through:

1️⃣ Research Breakthroughs – Earned by completing seven daily Field Research tasks
2️⃣ Defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders – Leaders like Arlo, Cliff, Sierra, and Giovanni may drop Unova Stones

Unfortunately, Unova Stones cannot be acquired from PokéStops or Gyms, making them a bit tricky to collect.

All Pokémon That Evolve With a Unova Stone

Currently, seven Pokémon in Pokémon GO require a Unova Stone + Candy to evolve. Here’s the full list:

Detailed Breakdown of Each Pokémon That Evolves With a Unova Stone

1. Pansage → Simisage (Grass-type)

✅ Requires: 100 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Vine Whip (Fast) + Grass Knot (Charged)

PvP Viability: ❌ Not worth using
PvE Viability: ❌ Outclassed by other Grass-types like Roserade & Venusaur

Simisage isn’t a great battler, but it’s a fun Pokémon to collect if you’re a Pokédex completionist.

2. Panpour → Simipour (Water-type)

✅ Requires: 100 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Water Gun (Fast) + Surf (Charged)

PvP Viability: ❌ Weak in battles
PvE Viability: ❌ Inferior to Gyarados, Swampert, and Kyogre

Simipour looks cool, but it’s not a strong Water-type in Pokémon GO.

3. Pansear → Simisear (Fire-type)

✅ Requires: 100 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Fire Spin (Fast) + Flamethrower (Charged)

PvP Viability: ❌ Weak in battles
PvE Viability: ❌ Outclassed by Charizard, Blaziken, and Chandelure

Like its Grass and Water counterparts, Simisear is not worth using in raids or PvP.

4. Lampent → Chandelure (Ghost/Fire-type)

✅ Requires: 100 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Hex (Fast) + Shadow Ball (Charged)

PvP Viability: ✅ Strong in Ultra League
PvE Viability: ✅ One of the best Ghost-types in the game

🔥 **Chandelure is the BEST Unova Stone evolution!**🔥

With high Attack and a great Ghost/Fire moveset, Chandelure is excellent in raids and PvP battles.

5. Minccino → Cinccino (Normal-type)

✅ Requires: 50 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Charm (Fast) + Thunderbolt (Charged)

PvP Viability: ❌ Not strong enough
PvE Viability: ❌ Other Normal-types are better (Snorlax, Ursaluna)

Cinccino is more of a collector’s Pokémon rather than a viable battler.

6. Eelektrik → Eelektross (Electric-type)

✅ Requires: 100 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Volt Switch (Fast) + Thunderbolt (Charged)

PvP Viability: ✅ Decent in Great League
PvE Viability: ❌ Outclassed by Raikou, Zapdos, and Magnezone

Eelektross is okay in PvP, but it lacks strong moves to compete with the top Electric-types.

7. Munna → Musharna (Psychic-type)

✅ Requires: 50 Candy + 1 Unova Stone
✅ Best Moveset: Confusion (Fast) + Future Sight (Charged)

PvP Viability: ❌ Weak in all leagues
PvE Viability: ❌ Outclassed by Mewtwo, Alakazam, and Metagross

Musharna’s bulk is good, but its attack is too low to compete with better Psychic-types.

Which Unova Stone Evolutions Are Worth It?

✔ Best Pokémon to evolve with a Unova Stone: Chandelure 🔥
✔ Decent choice: Eelektross ⚡
❌ Not recommended: Simisage, Simipour, Simisear, Cinccino, Musharna

If you have limited Unova Stones, prioritize Chandelure, as it’s the strongest evolution available.

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Final Thoughts

Unova Stones are rare but valuable evolution items in Pokémon GO. While most Pokémon that evolve with them aren’t strong, Chandelure is a top-tier choice for battles.

✔ Complete your Pokédex with Unova evolutions
✔ Save Unova Stones for Chandelure & Eelektross
✔ Grind Research Tasks & Rocket Leaders for more stones

Now go out and evolve those Pokémon!