Having existed since the very first generation of Pokemon games, the Fire Stone is mostly used to evolve fire-type Pokemon from the days of Pokemon Red & Blue. Much like they are in those classic games, Fire Stones are pretty easy to come by in Pokemon Sword & Shield thanks to the Digging Duo and the stone monument at Lake Outrage.
All of the evolution stones in gen 8 can be used to evolve between three and six Pokemon, which is hardly any when compared to the 898 total that exist today. While Fire Stones themselves can be easily found in the latest titles though, not all of the Pokemon that evolve using them can.
Updated December 14, 2021 by Tom Bowen: With most players having now completed Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and Pokemon Legends: Arceus still more than a month away, there's never been a better time for Pokemon Sword & Shield players to return to the games and complete their Pokedex. To do so, they're going to need to get their hands on three Pokemon that require a Fire Stone in order to evolve and potentially, some of the stones as well. While it is certainly possible to just transfer the fully-evolved Pokemon over from Pokemon Home or trade them with a friend, some will prefer to catch and evolve them all by themselves. For those people, this guide will explain where to find Fire Stones in Pokemon Sword & Shield as well as how players can catch the Pokemon that evolve by using them.
Where To Find Fire Stones in Pokemon Sword & Shield
- Fire Stones can sometimes be dug up from the Digging Duo.
- Sometimes, a Fire Stone will appear on the other side of the Lake of Outrage behind one of the large stones.
- A Fire Stone can be found to the right of Motostoke in the Wild Area. If players cross the bridge, they'll find it near the brick wall in the left corner.
How to Evolve Eevee Into Flareon in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Eevee is a first-generation fan-favorite due to its adorable design and its ability to evolve into seven different Pokemon. One of those is the fire-type Pokemon, Flareon, which requires players to use a Fire Stone on their Eevee. It's all pretty simple when compared to later Eeveelutions like Syvleon, Umbreon, and Espeon, which rely on things like affection and time of day.
Pokedex Info On Flareon
- Type: Fire
- Generation Introduced: Red, Green, Blue & Yellow
- Best Nature: Adamant
- Interesting Fact: Out of all the possible Eeveelutions, Flareon has the highest base Attack stat.
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Flareon's Base Stats (525 Total) |
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HP |
65 |
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Attack |
130 |
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Defense |
60 |
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Special Attack |
95 |
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Special Defense |
110 |
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Speed |
65 |
Where to Catch Eevee and Flareon in Pokemon Sword & Shield
While Eeveelutions can be hunted down in the Wild later on in the game, Sword & Shield does have a place where wild Eevee roam pretty early on. These wild Eevee can be found in the golden fields of Route 4. Players should be patient though, as their spawn rate is a little low when compared to those of the other wild Pokemon in that area. Players will therefore likely find a ton of Galarian Meowth, Yampers, and Pumpkaboos before finding an Eevee.
For those who'd rather wait and catch a Flareon, they can sometimes be found in the over-world at the Lake of Outrage when the weather is Intense Sun.
How to Evolve Growlithe Into Arcanine in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Another first-generation Pokemon that evolves with a Fire Stone is the pooch-inspired Pokemon, Growlithe. Later puppy Pokemon include Yamper, Rockruff, and Lillipup, though Growlithe's sheer size and strength ensure that it remains one of the most popular despite more than a quarter of a century having now passed since its introduction to the series.
Pokedex Info On Arcanine
- Type: Fire
- Generation Introduced: Red, Green, Blue & Yellow
- Base Nature: Jolly
- Interesting Fact: In the Red & Blue beta, Arcanine was called "Blaze."
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Arcanine's Base Stats (555 Total) |
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HP |
90 |
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Attack |
110 |
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Defense |
80 |
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Special Attack |
100 |
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Special Defense |
80 |
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Speed |
95 |
Where to Catch Growlithe and Arcanine in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Growlithe can actually be found in many locations in Sword & Shield. These include the Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Route 3, the Dusty Bowl, and Hammerlocke Hills. Though there are plenty to choose from, nearly all of these locations require the weather to be Intense Sun. For the highest spawn rate, players should look for Growlithe at the Rolling Fields during Intense Sun. To get them at their highest wild level (in their 40s), the Dusty Bowl during intense sun is the best place to look.
While Arcanine is obtainable in both games through evolution or trading, actually catching one is Shield Exclusive. They can sometimes spawn at the Lake of Outrage during Intense Sun as well as in many of the same parts of the Wild Area as Growlithe.
How to Evolve Vulpix Into Ninetails in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Like Growlithe, Vulpix is a pure Fire-type Pokemon that evolves with a Fire Stone and has traditionally been version-exclusive to games in which its counterpart fails to feature. In the Sun & Moon generation, it got the Alolan regional varient that is Ice and Fairy-type, which evolves using an Ice Stone rather than a Fire Stone.
Pokedex Info On Ninetails
- Type: Fire
- Generation Introduced: Red, Green, Blue & Yellow
- Best Nature: Timid
- Interesting Fact: It's believed that Ninetails can learn some Ghost-type moves because its design is based on the mythical Japanese kitsune, which are known to have spirit-forms in Shinto legends.
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Ninetales' Base Stats (505 Total) |
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HP |
73 |
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Attack |
76 |
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Defense |
75 |
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Special Attack |
81 |
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Special Defense |
100 |
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Speed |
100 |
Where to Catch Vulpix and Ninetails in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Luckily for Sword & Shield players, Vulpix and Growlithe are no longer version-exclusive. Like its fellow gen 1 Pokemon, Vulpix can be caught in a ton of different locations, including the Rolling Fields, Dappled Grave, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Route 3, the Dusty Bowl, and Hammerlocke Hills. That's right, all the same locations as Growlithe! Also in the exact same manner, Vulpix spawns during intense sun and is best caught in the Rolling Fields. There is also a special way to guarantee to catch a Vulpix via the gym challenge at Motostoke. If the player defeats that Vulpix by accident, their chance is lost unless they reload.
Catching a Ninetails in the wild is Sword Exclusive. Like Arcanine, one can sometimes be found around the Lake of Outrage during Intense Sun or roaming around in the Wild Area.
How to Evolve Pansear Into Simisear in Pokemon Sword & Shield
One of the elemental monkeys introduced in Black & White, along with Panpour and Pansage, Pansear needs a Fire Stone to evolve into Simisear. They were easy to catch in Black & White, because one would be given to the player for free and its element would depend on what starter the player chose at the beginning of the game.
Pokedex Info On Simisear
- Type: Fire
- Generation Introduced: Black & White
- Best Nature: Hasty
- Interesting Fact: Simisear shares its category with Fletchinder as the "Ember Pokemon."
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Simisear's Base Stats (498 Total) |
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HP |
75 |
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Attack |
98 |
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Defense |
63 |
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Special Attack |
98 |
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Special Defense |
63 |
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Speed |
101 |
Where to Catch Pansear and Simisear in Pokemon Sword & Shield
Along with the other two elemental monkeys and their evolutions, Pansear and Simisear cannot be caught in Pokemon Sword & Shield. They are among the collection of Pokemon that were cut from the Pokedex and did not make a return in either of the DLC expansions. Some fans have theorized that they didn't make the cut because they weren't popular, but whether or not this was the case remains to be seen. Whatever the reason, it's one less Fire Stone for players to worry about.