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Pokémon X and Y evolution methods and move services

Special evolution methods in Pokémon X and Y, including Inkay, Sylveon, Goodra and Pangoro, plus the Move Reminder and Move Deleter.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

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Special Kalos evolutions

Unusual evolution methods
PokémonMethod
Inkay → MalamarLevel 30+ while the 3DS is held upside down
Eevee → SylveonLevel up with two Pokémon-Amie affection hearts and a Fairy move
Sliggoo → GoodraLevel 50+ while it is raining in the overworld
Pancham → PangoroLevel 32+ with a Dark-type Pokémon in the party
Tyrunt → TyrantrumLevel 39+ during the day
Amaura → AurorusLevel 39+ at night
Spritzee → AromatisseTrade while holding Sachet
Swirlix → SlurpuffTrade while holding Whipped Dream
Sylveon
Sylveon: Pokémon X and Y sprite.
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Move services

The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves for a Heart Scale. A Move Deleter can remove unwanted moves, including HMs. Every species page lists its level-up, TM and Egg moves.

FIELD NOTE

Check whether a record applies to X, Y or both. These guides cover the original Nintendo 3DS games, not Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.