Most evolution items in Pokemon GO can be acquired through random chance at PokeStops. But some, like the Sinnoh Stone, are a bit more elusive and can be tricky to obtain if you don’t know how. To make things a little easier, we’re breaking down where to find a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO and which Pokemon you can evolve once you’ve got one.
What is a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO?
![Screenshot from Pokemon GO with an arrow pointing to a Sinnoh Stone](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sinnoh-Stone-Screenshot-Pokemon-GO.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
The Sinnoh Stone is a somewhat rare evolution item in Pokemon GO. Similar to the Unova Stone, They are unique to Pokemon GO. They replace some of the traditional evolution stones from the mainline games.
If you’re trying to evolve a Pokemon and are missing a sort of shooting-star-shaped item, you probably need to find a Sinnoh Stone.
How to Find a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO
Outside of special event rewards, there are three main ways to get a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO – Field Research breakthroughs, the Battle League, and Team GO Rocket Boss Battles.
To get a Sinnoh Stone through Field Research, you must earn seven daily stamps. You can earn one of these stamps per day by checking off a Field Research task. Once you reach day 7, you’ll make a research breakthrough and earn a reward. Sinnoh Stones are one possible reward you can receive through these breakthroughs.
![Screenshot from Pokemon GO showing the Today research tab with an arrow pointing to the research breakthrough reward](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Daily-Research-Stamps-Pokemon-GO.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)
You can also battle your way to a Sinnoh Stone in the GO Battle League or by fighting against Team GO Rocket Bosses. Both of these battles can sometimes drop Sinnoh Stones as rewards, making them worth a try if you need one of these evolution items.
Keep in mind that you’ll have to battle a few GO Rocket Grunts to assemble Mysterious Components into a Rocket Radar. Once you equip the radar, you’ll be able to battle a Team GO Rocket Boss.
None of these methods will get you a Sinnoh Stone 100% of the time, but they’re the most reliable way to get your hands on this elusive item.
All Pokemon that Evolve Using a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO
If you have a Sinnoh Stone, you’ll want to pick which Pokemon to evolve. To help you decide, here’s every Pokemon in Pokemon GO that evolves using a Sinnoh Stone.
Pokemon | Evolves Into | Items Required to Evolve |
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![]() Aipom | ![]() Ambipom | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Aipom Candies |
![]() Dusclops | ![]() Dusknoir | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Duskull Candies |
![]() Electabuzz | ![]() Electivire | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Electabuzz Candies |
![]() Gligar | ![]() Gliscor | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Gligar Candies |
![]() Kirlia (Male) | ![]() Gallade | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Ralts Candies (Male Kirlia Only. Female evolves into Gardevoir without a Sinnoh Stone) |
![]() Lickitung | ![]() Lickilicky | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Lickitung Candies |
![]() Magmar | ![]() Magmortar | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Magmar Candies |
![]() Misdreavus | ![]() Mismagius | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Misdreavus Candies |
![]() Murkrow | ![]() Honchkrow | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Murkrow Candies |
![]() Piloswine | ![]() Mamoswine | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Swinub Candies |
![]() Porygon 2 | ![]() Porygon-Z | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Porygon Candies |
![]() Rhydon | ![]() Rhyperior | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Rhyhorn Candies |
![]() Roselia | ![]() Roserade | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Roselia Candies |
![]() Sneasel | ![]() Weavile | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Sneasel Candies |
![]() Snorunt (Female) | ![]() Froslass | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Snorunt Candies (Female only. Male evolves into Glalie without a Sinnoh Stone) |
![]() Tangela | ![]() Tangrowth | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Tangela Candies |
![]() Togetic | ![]() Togekiss | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Togepi Candies |
![]() Yanma | ![]() Yanmega | 1 Sinnoh Stone 100 Yanma Candies |
For now, these are all the creatures that evolve using a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO. We may eventually see more additions as the game expands its Pokedex.
Published: Apr 12, 2024 03:50 pm