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Evolution has always played an important role in the Pokemon series, with new games adding to older evolutionary lines on a fairly regular basis. This is once again the case in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, in which new evolutions account for six of the seven new Pokemon that are introduced throughout the game (the other being Enamorus, a new force of nature).
It's worth noting that, in addition to the Pokemon listed below, Quilava, Dewott, Petilil, Rufflet, Goomy, Dartrix, and Bermite also have new evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Rather than a brand-new Pokemon, however, they each evolve into the Hisuian form of the Pokemon that they'd usually become. With this in mind, and as the criteria for evolving them remains largely unchanged, they won't be included in this guide.
Scyther → Kleavor
How to Evolve Scyther into Kleavor in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Players can evolve Scyther into Kleavor by using Black Augurite, a rare item that is sometimes dropped by Graveler or found out in the field using the Treasure Detector. Kleavor is a Bug / Rock-type Pokemon with a high attack stat and a base stat total of 505.
Hisuian Qwilfish → Overqwil
How to Evolve Hisuian Qwilfish into Overqwil in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To evolve Hisuian Qwilfish into Overqwil, players will need to use Barb Barrage 20 times in battle while using the Strong style. The Dark / Poison-type is another strong physical attacker and boasts a base stat total of 510.
Hisuian Sneasel → Sneasler
How to Evolve Hisuian Sneasel into Sneasler in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To evolve their Hisuian Sneasel into a Sneasler, players will need to use a Razor Claw during the daytime. This can be exchanged for 1,400 Merit Points in Jubilife Village, which players able to earn said points by collecting lost satchels as they explore the Hisui region. Sneasler is a Poison / Fighting-type Pokemon with 130 Attack, 120 Speed, and a 510 base stat total, making it a solid addition to any team.
Ursaring → Ursaluna
How to Evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Players can evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna by using a Peat Block in the Crimson Mirelands, but only during a full moon. They'll be able to find these rare items in the same area by using the Treasure Detector and then having their Pokemon dig in the right spots. Ursaluna is a Normal / Ground-type Pokemon, with a monstrous 140 Attack stat and a 550 base stat total.
Stantler → Wyrdeer
How to Evolve Stantler into Wyrdeer in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
To evolve Stantler into Wyrdeer, players will have to use Psyshield Bash 20 times while using the Agile style. The new evolution is a Normal / Psychic-type, making it a great counter for other Psychic-type Pokemon. Its stats are a lot more well-balanced than some of the other new Pokemon too and add up to a rather impressive 525 total.
Hisuian Basculin → Basculegion
How to Evolve Hisuian Basculin into Basculegion in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
In order to evolve Hisuian Basculin into Basculegion, players will need to take 300 recoil damage from the Wave Crash attack without fainting; using either the Strong style if the Basculin is male or the Agile style if it's female. This total can be spread across multiple battles, but resets if and when Hisuian Basculin faints. As with most of the other new Pokemon in Legends: Arceus, the Water / Ghost-type Pokemon's attack stat is one of its highest and contributes towards a massive 530 base stat total.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus is available now for the Nintendo Switch.