Dusk Stones became a part of the Pokemon world in the Diamond and Pearl generation. In the Sword and Shield games, an infinite amount of these evolution items can be found thanks to Lake Outrage and the Digging Duo. However, these stones only are usable on four Pokemon out of the total of 898 of them. This is the case for all the evolution stones.
The types of Pokemon Dusk Stones evolve are Dark and Ghost-types. That is only reasonable since dusk is the time of day when it's about to become dark outside.
With easy access to the stones, it can be a greater challenge for players to actually find and determine which Pokemon the stones actually can be used on. In Sword and Shield, this is especially true since spawn rates of Pokemon can greatly differ depending on location and the weather. There are also some that are not available in the game. In fact, half of the Pokemon that use a Dusk Stone are not in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Updated on July 22, 2021, by Allison Stalberg: A lot of fan favorites are evolved through a Dusk Stone. Pokemon fans tend to have a soft spot for the Dark and Ghost-types. However, there are many Dark and Ghost-types out there and only a small fraction of them require this stone to evolve. It takes a true Pokemon master to memorize which stone evolves which Pokemon. The Ghost and Dark-type Pokemon evolved through the Dusk Stone are some of the more interesting in terms of their designs and their Pokedex entries. But remember, only half of these interesting Dusk Stone Pokemon are available in Sword and Shield.
Where To Find Dusk Stones
- There is one in the town, Stow-on-Side, behind the Pokemon Center.
- At the Lake of Outrage, in the wild area, a Dusk Stone can sometimes spawn behind one of the big stones.
- There is also a chance to get a Dusk Stone from the Digging Duo in the Bridge Field section for the wild area. Just pay them Watts.
4 Murkrow To Honchkrow
Introduced in generation two, Murkrow did not get an evolution until the same generation that introduced the Dusk Stone. Part Dark-type and part Flying-type, Murkrow is actually the only Pokemon that uses a Dusk Stone that is not a Ghost-type. Its evolved form, Honchkrow, has its design based on a crime boss with a fedora.
Honchkrow Pokedex Information
- Type: Dark/Flying
- Generation Introduced: Diamond and Pearl
- Base Stats: Strongest in Attack. Weakest in Defense and Special Defense.
- Interesting Fact: The shiny version is pink.
How To Catch Murkrow
Unfortunately for the many fans of this Pokemon, Murkrow did not make it to the Galar region games. Since the DLC expansions were released, Murkrow has still not been added to the game. Players who have one in their Pokemon Home will just have to wait until future games to use a Dusk Stone on it. On the bright side though, that is one less Pokemon to worry about catching for the Galar Pokedex.
3 Misdreavus To Mismagius
Misdreavus is a parallel Pokemon to Murkrow, as it was introduced in the same generation (and was actually the only new Ghost-type introduced in the Johto region) and also did not get an evolution until the Diamond and Pearl games. Murkrow was an exclusive to certain titles, and Misdreavus would be exclusive to the opposing titles. For example, Murkow was exclusive for the Diamond and Black games while Misdreavus was exclusive for Pearl and White. Unlike Murkrow though, Misdreavus is a pure Ghost-type.
Mismagius Pokedex Information
- Type: Ghost
- Generation Introduced: Diamond and Pearl
- Base Stats: Strongest in Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Weakest in HP, Attack, and Defense.
- Interesting Fact: Its design is based on mages, witches, and banshees.
How To Catch Misdreavus
In Sword and Shield, Misdreavus continues to have its fate tied with Murkrow. That's right, Misdreavus is not anywhere in the Galar region either. Another Dusk Stone saved. Misdreavus and Murkrow are missed, but hopefully they will reappear in future Pokemon titles. After all, fans love its evolution because its design is similar to witches and mages. It is truly a great loss for the Galar region.
2 Lampent To Chandelure
Part Ghost-type and Fire-type, Lampent is the second stage evolution that sits between Litwick and Chandelure. It evolves from a Litwick at level 41 and requires a Dusk Stone to finally become a Chandelure. Chandelure is the most popular generation five Pokemon according to the 2020 Pokemon Poll that was held by the Pokemon Company. Fans love it for its gothic design.
Chandelure Pokedex Information
- Type: Ghost/Fire
- Generation Introduced: Black and White
- Base Stats: Strongest in Special Attack. Weakest in Attack.
- Interesting Fact: Was voted most popular Black and White generation Pokemon in 2020 Pokemon Company poll.
How To Catch Litwick And Lampent
Unlike Murkrow and Misdreavus, Litwick and Lampent are available in the Sword and Shield games.
Litwick can be caught in the Motostoke Gym or in one of two wild areas. The first wild option is in Bridge Field during intense sun or fog. The second is at the Motostoke Riverbank during intense sun.
Finding a Lampent is pretty simple because they only appear in one location. They have a 14 percent chance of spawning at the Lake of Outrage during intense sun. This is only overworld too, so do not bother in the tall grass. Since the Lake of Outrage is also where players can find evolution stones, they can both catch Lampent and get a Dusk Stone to use on it all at once.
1 Doublade To Aegislash
Doublade is much like Lampent in that it is a Ghost-type at the second stage of its three stages of evolution. Doublade evolves from a Honedge at level 35 but needs a Dusk Stone to become an Aegislash. Being part Ghost and part Steel-type, this evolution line is the only Pokemon to have that type combination. Doublade also highest defense stat of Ghost-type Pokemon while Aegislash has the same title for Special Defense. In other words, players (particularly competitive ones) typically want one of these guys on their team if not at least in a box due to its strength and uniqueness.
Aegislash Pokedex Information
- Type: Steel/Ghost
- Generation Introduced: X and Y
- Base Stats: Strongest in Defense and Special Defense. Weakest in Attack and Special Attack.
- Interesting Fact: Aegislash's shield form as the highest base Special Defense stat of any Ghost-type.
How To Catch Honedge And Doublade
In a game called Sword and Shield, it would be pretty tragic to not have this sword and shield Pokemon in their region. Luckily, the game does have them.
Honedge can be found in the Hammerlocke Hills. The highest chance to get one would be during foggy weather. During fog, chances are 44 percent while in any other weather, it is at 15 percent.
Doublade can be found at Lake Outrage during a Snowstorm, but only in the tall grass and has a 25 percent spawn rate. The best place to find one though is the Giant's Cap, as they can appear overworld there in any weather except fog.
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