Pokemon Go Sinnoh Stones – How to get and what they do

Pokemon Go Sinnoh Stones – How to get and what they do
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How do you get Sinnoh Stones in Pokemon Go? This special item is one that you can get plenty of if you know what you are doing and it will help out your mons in a special way. Once you get one of these stones, you need to be selective about which Pokémon gets it.

If you are trying to get Sinnoh Stones in Pokemon Go, you might also be interested in knowing how to get Stardust and Candy in Pokémon Go. You might also want to know how to get Mewtwo in Pokemon Go.

As you collect your stones in Pokemon Go, you will get various rewards and meet plenty of trainers. Get ready for a few battles along the way. Here is how you get Sinnoh Stones in Pokemon Go.

How to get Sinnoh Stones in Pokémon Go and what they are used for

You can get Sinnoh Stones from two methods in Pokemon Go – Field Research Tasks and PvP Trainer Battles. Both of these activities give you a chance to get these valuable stones. Keep in mind that the reward is not guaranteed.

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PvP battles will give you the best chance of getting a Sinnoh Stone. This is because you can battle four times per day with one being an AI trainer and the rest being real-life trainers like friends and strangers.

Research tasks will give you a chance at getting one of these stones as well. Of course, it only comes after you collect all of your progress stamps and have a research breakthrough.

All Pokemon that evolve using Sinnoh Stones in Pokemon Go

There are numerous Pokemon that evolve using these special stones. The following table shows you what Pokemon requires a stone and what Pokemon they evolve into.

PokemonEvolution
RoseliaRoserade
ElectabuzzElectivire
DusclopsDusknoir
MagmarMagmortar
MisdreavusMismagius
MurkrowHonchkrow
Porygon 2Porygon-Z
RhydonRhyperior
SneaselWeavile
TogeticTogekiss
PiloswineMamoswine
AipomAmbipom
YanmaYanmega
TangelaTangrowth
LickitungLickilicky
KirliaGallade
SnoruntFroslass
GligarGliscor

Other Pokemon like Leafeon and Glaceon don’t evolve using the Sinnoh Stone. Eevee is part of a species of Pokémon that evolves under certain circumstances.

Make sure that if you get a special stone like this you hang onto it so you can evolve your Pokemon. Other evolution items include the Dragon Scale, Metal Coat, and Sun Stone.

Now that you know everything about getting Sinnoh Stones in Pokemon Go, you can check out the upcoming Pokemon Go Community Days.

Pokemon Go Sinnoh Stones – FAQ

What other evolution items are in Pokémon Go?

Pokemon Go includes evolution items like the Sinnoh Stone, Dragon Scale, King’s Rock, Metal Coat, Sun Stone, Up-Grade, Unova Stone, Magnetic Lure, Glacial Lure, and Mossy Lure.

How many Pokemon require the Sinnoh Stone to evolve in Pokemon Go?

There are 18 Pokemon in total that require this special stone to evolve.