BDSP faithfully remakes Diamond and Pearl's evolution system. All 29 cross-generation evolutions from Gen 4 are available, and the Grand Underground adds encounter rooms that give earlier access to some chains. Garchomp's chain starts with Gible in Wayward Cave, one of the earliest pseudo-legendary chains in any game.

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Shinx
#017Shinx
15
Level 15
Luxio
#018Luxio
30
Level 30
Luxray
#019Luxray
Budew
#025Budew
Friendship (Day)
Roselia
#026Roselia
Shiny Stone
Shiny Stone
Roserade
#027Roserade
Zubat
#028Zubat
22
Level 22
Golbat
#029Golbat
Friendship
Crobat
#030Crobat
Onix
#034Onix
Trade + Metal Coat
Trade + Metal Coat
Steelix
#035Steelix
Aipom
#063Aipom
Knows Double Hit
Ambipom
#064Ambipom
Chingling
#082Chingling
Friendship (Night)
Chimecho
#083Chimecho
Happiny
#096Happiny
Oval Stone (Day)
Oval Stone (Day)
Chansey
#097Chansey
Friendship
Blissey
#098Blissey
Pichu
#103Pichu
Friendship
Pikachu
#104Pikachu
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone
Raichu
#105Raichu
Riolu
#115Riolu
Friendship (Day)
Lucario
#116Lucario
Girafarig
#121Girafarig
Does not evolve
Feebas
#138Feebas
Prism Scale / Max Beauty
Prism Scale / Max Beauty
Milotic
#139Milotic
Mantyke
#140Mantyke
Remoraid in Party
Mantine
#141Mantine
Sneasel
#144Sneasel
Razor Claw (Night)
Razor Claw (Night)
Weavile
#145Weavile
  • Yes, all 29 of them. Electivire, Magmortar, Rhyperior, Togekiss, Gallade, Froslass, Dusknoir, and the rest are all obtainable. BDSP is a faithful remake, so the evolution methods match the originals exactly.

  • Same as the original Diamond and Pearl. Level up Eevee near the Moss Rock in Eterna Forest for Leafeon, or near the Ice Rock on Route 217 for Glaceon. The rocks are specific overworld objects you have to stand near when the level-up happens.

  • Absolutely. The Grand Underground hideaways spawn Pokemon from different regions, including some that were postgame-only in the originals. You can find things like Larvitar, Magby with its evolution item, and Elekid earlier than in DP. It makes completing cross-gen evolution chains less of a postgame grind.

  • No. It's a strict remake. Every evolution method matches Diamond and Pearl exactly: levels, stones, friendship, held item trades, location-based, and move-based. No Mega Evolution, no regional forms, no new mechanics added.

  • The Grand Underground is your best source. Dig into the walls and you'll find Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, Moon, and Sun Stones as rare spawns. A few stones also appear as overworld pickups on routes. The digger brothers near the entrance to the Grand Underground can occasionally find them too.