Pokémon Pinball Evolution Mode and Pokédex Entries
Evolve caught Pokémon by lighting EVO and collecting the required markers.
Edition covered
Original 1999 Game Boy/Game Boy Color release with Red and Blue fields. The cartridge rumble feature uses its own battery; this guide does not substitute Ruby & Sapphire sequel rules.
Use a current-run catch
Evolution Mode draws from Pokémon caught in the current game. A species registered in a previous run is not automatically waiting in the current evolution menu, so catch the needed base form again.
| Step | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Catch | Obtain the base form this run | Makes it selectable |
| Light EVO | Complete the left-loop passes | Opens evolution access |
| Enter | Use Ditto's route or Slowpoke | Begins the timed mode |
| Collect and finish | Gather three items, then enter the central cave | Completes the evolution objective |
Open the left-side route
Three clockwise trips through the leftmost passage light the evolution access. Red uses the route guarded by Ditto; Blue uses Slowpoke. Select the Pokémon to evolve when the mode opens.
Follow the marked targets
The mode marks possible targets, only some of which provide the required evolution items. A wrong choice briefly tires the Pokémon. Aim for the productive markers and collect the resulting items within the timer. After collecting all three, send the ball into the opened central Bonus Cave to complete the evolution.
| Marker | Associated method | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Level-style evolution | Collect the displayed markers |
| Link Cable | Trade-style evolution | No real cable trade is required for the mode |
| Elemental stone | Stone evolution | The mode supplies the relevant marker |
| Experience for final form | Already fully evolved | Awards points instead of a new form |
Use evolved Pokémon for scoring
A fully evolved Pokémon can still enter this mode for an experience-based score reward. For Pokédex completion, prioritize a missing evolution instead of spending the same opportunity on a form already registered.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Pinball field reference | www.serebii.net |
| Original Pinball mechanics | www.serebii.net |
| Original Evolution Mode | www.serebii.net |
| Original Pinball firsthand walkthrough | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |