For decades, gamers have flocked toPokemonto catch digital friends, bond with them, and train to become the greatest Pokemon master. It is very easy to form a connection with Pokemon companions, especially when so many of them are adorably cute, and they also give their all to secure a victory. One of the best benefits of bonding and training a Pokemon is that players may eventually evolve their companions, allowing them to take on a bigger and better form. It is through evolution that players can own some of the most iconic critters in thePokemonseries, including Charizard, Garchomp, Greninja, and Gyarados.
However,not all Pokemon are capable of evolution, and they remain the same, no matter their level. This does not mean that they are weaker than their evolved peers, and there are plenty of non-evolving Pokemon who are an asset to any team they are on. In every generation, there are plenty of Pokemon that do not evolve, but are still worth catching.
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Generation One
The Kanto region is the one that started it all, and its roster of 151 Pokemon are still some of the most beloved creatures in thePokemonfranchise. Over the years, the number of non-evolving Pokemon from the first generation has decreased, due to thesePokemon receiving evolutions in later generations. This includes Pokemon like Onyx, Mr. Mime, Jynx, and Snorlax, to name a few. However, a fair amount of non-evolving Pokemon remain. They are:
Generation Two
Pokemon GoldandSilverwere released in 1999, and it features theJohto region which is filled with new Pokemonto catch and train. The generation is notable for introducing an internal clock, and for allowing Pokemon to hold items. It also introduced the Steel-type and Dark-type, which balanced the game a little better and paved the way for a host of interesting Pokemon to enter the franchise, including Umbreon, Steelix, and Houndour. The following Generation 2 Pokemon do not evolve:
Generation Three
Pokemon RubyandSapphirewere released in 2002, and it introduced 135 new Pokemon to the franchise. It featured the cute starters Torchic, Treecko, and Mudkip, and while the gameplay remains mostly similar, it does feature Hoenn region and its many small islands that make frequent water travel necessary. Plenty of Pokemon from this region do not evolve, and they are:
Generation Four
Generation 4 is set in Sinnoh, which is based on the Japanese island Hokkaido. Like the previous generation, it has a day/night cycle. However, this time around, the day is split into five periods: Morning, day, afternoon, evening, and night.Pokemon DiamondandPearlfeature Pokemon Contests where players can enter their Pokemon in a competition that features different stages, including a Visual Stage, a Dance Competition stage, and an Acting Competition.
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There are107 new Pokemon introduced inDiamondandPearl, and some of these Pokemon do not evolve. This includes:
Generation Five
The fifth generation ofPokemon, marked byPokemon BlackandWhiteas well as the sequelsBlack 2andWhite 2, takes players to the Unova region which is based on New York City. As such, players can expect tall buildings and lots of urban areas. AmongPokemonfans, Pokemon from this region are often accused of featuring lower-quality designs and less creativity than previous generations. However, there are still enough new Pokemon for everyone to find at least one critter they adore. The Unova Pokemon that do not have evolutions include:
Generation Six
Pokemon XandYare notable for their introduction of Mega Evolutions. Some of the Pokemon that players catch as they explore the Kalos region, which is based on France, can interact with special Mega Stones that allow them to enter a special form that grants them greater power. Through Mega Evolutions, a few old Pokemon received some new forms, and players suddenly had a reason to use them again. There are a few Kalos Pokemon that do not evolve, and they are:
Generation Seven
The seventh generation is the lastPokemongeneration to release on the Nintendo 3DS. It takes a radical shift from prior games by ditching the chibi art style for characters with more realistic proportions. The generation also does away with gym battles and instead has players competing in trials. Players also get to explore the sunny Alola region which features a laid-back society andPokemon that take on Alolan forms. Some of the Pokemon of Generation 7 do not evolve, and they are:
Generation Eight
The latestPokemongeneration is Generation 8, and it was released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019.Pokemon SwordandShieldare set in the Galar region, and the games introduce 89 new Pokemon, with seven new Pokemon added in 2022’sPokemon Legends: Arceus. Like prior generations, Generation 8 features Pokemon that do not evolve, and they are:
With Generation 9, which will featurePokemon ScarletandViolet, plenty more Pokemon will be revealed for players to catch. The starter Pokemon have been revealed already, and judging by the way they already breakprevious Pokemon starter patterns, it seems like there will be plenty of new surprises introduced to thePokemonseries.
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