Unova Stone - Evolution Item
A rare stone that originates from the Unova region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is known for its intertwined black-and-white appearance.
Special evolution items like the Unova Stone first arrived back with the second generation of Pokémon, and are now required when evolving Pokémon such as Simisage and Simisear and Simipour and Musharna and Cinccino and Eelektross and Chandelure. When evolving these Pokémon, this item is required in addition to the candy, and is consumed when used.
How to evolve Pansage into Simisage
In order to evolve your Pansage into Simisage, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 50 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Pansage pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Simisage with hopefully all the right moves.
In Pokémon GO, evolving Pansage into Simisage is a lot simpler than some of the other Pokémon games which required your Pokémon to also be traded to another player for the evolution to take place.
How to evolve Pansear into Simisear
Evolving your Pansear into Simisear works in the same way as with the other evolution above:
To evolve your Pansear into Simisear, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 50 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Pansear pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Simisear.
How to evolve Panpour into Simipour
Evolving your Panpour into Simipour works in the same way as with the other evolution above:
To evolve your Panpour into Simipour, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 50 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Panpour pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Simipour.
How to evolve Munna into Musharna
Evolving your Munna into Musharna works in the same way as with the other evolution above:
To evolve your Munna into Musharna, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 50 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Munna pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Musharna.
How to evolve Minccino into Cinccino
Evolving your Minccino into Cinccino works in the same way as with the other evolution above:
To evolve your Minccino into Cinccino, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 50 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Minccino pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Cinccino.
How to evolve Eelektrik into Eelektross
Evolving your Eelektrik into Eelektross works in the same way as with the other evolution above:
To evolve your Eelektrik into Eelektross, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 100 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Eelektrik pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Eelektross.
How to evolve Lampent into Chandelure
Evolving your Lampent into Chandelure works in the same way as with the other evolution above:
To evolve your Lampent into Chandelure, you will need to have a Unova Stone with you in your bags. You will also need to have all 100 candy, in the same way as with a normal evolution.
On your Lampent pokémon's screen, select the evolution through the usual in-game menu. The Unova Stone and candy will be consumed, and you'll have a new Chandelure.
How to get the Unova Stone
The Unova Stone is obtained from spinning Pokestops and Gyms. There is a very low drop chance of around 1% per spin to receive a Unova Stone or any of the other evolution item, and there is an equal chance of obtaining each of the 5 currently available items.
There's no way to ensure that the Unova Stone will drop, but with only 4 other items, there's a greater than 50% chance that you'll receive one once you've spun over 250 Pokéstops.
The 7th day streak bonus gives you a very high chance of obtaining one of the evolution item, but it's not believed to be guaranteed.
Other evolution items
The other evolution items that can be found in Pokemon GO are: