All friendship evolutions in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players will need to learn about the special evolution methods if they want to complete their Paldean Pokedex. Not all species evolve by reaching a certain level, as some need to learn moves or even be as friendlier as possible with their trainer.

If you’re wondering about Pokemon that evolve by friendship in the Scarlet and Violet games, we’ve got you covered.

Pokemon evolved by friendship

• Pichu: Evolves to Pikachu by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Cleffa: Evolves to Clefairy by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Igglybuff: Evolves to Jigglypuff by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Eevee: Evolves to Espeon by leveling up during the day with a high friendship. If leveled up during the night, it evolves into Umbreon. If Eevee knows a Fairy-type move, regardless of the time of day it will evolve into Sylveon.
• Chansey: Evolves to Blissey by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Azurril: Evolves to Marill by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Chingling: Evolves into Chimecho by leveling up with a high friendship during the night.
• Munchlax: Evolves into Snorlax by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Riolu: Evolves into Lucario by leveling up with a high friendship during the day.
• Swadloon: Evolves into Leavanny by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Alolan Meowth: Evolves into Alolan Persian by leveling up with a high friendship.
• Snom: Evolves into Frosmoth by leveling up with a high friendship during the night.

How to raise friendship

• Prepare sandwiches during picnics with your Pokemon.
• Battle with the Pokemon as much as you can.
• Give the Soothe Bell Held Item to raise the friendship level faster while battling.
• Use the Pokemon Wash feature on your creature.

The best way to raise friendship fast is by creating picnics, where preparing food for your Pokemon will raise their friendship levels and affinity towards you. You can use the Wash feature before leaving to further increase their affinity.

Once you evolve your Pokemon, make sure to check the Tera Raid Battle schedule to tackle the toughest challenges in the game and get powerful creatures like Sceptile or Paradox Pokemon.