Can't use Thunder Stone with any Pokémon

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I'm trying to use a Thunder Stone, but I can't use it with any of the Pokémon on my team. Why can't I use it? Can it only be used with some specific Pokémon?



Best Answer

The Thunder Stone does the following:

Causes Pikachu to evolve into Raichu.

Causes Eevee to evolve into Jolteon.

Causes Eelektrik to evolve into Eelektross.




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What Pokemon are compatible with a Thunder Stone?

And finally, there are just two Pokemon that evolve using a Thunder Stone:
  • Wild Pikachu to Raichu.
  • Wild Eevee to Jolteon.


Why is Pikachu incompatible with Thunder Stone?

If you accidentally grabbed the Pikachu from Let's Go here, it will instead say Incompatible, so make sure you get the right one. Once you use the Thunder Stone on Pikachu, it will evolve into Raichu. This cannot be evolved into the Alolan Form of Raichu like this, which you would have seen in Pokemon Sun and Moon.

What Pokemon use a Thunder Stone to evolve?

One of the original users of the Thunder Stone, Eevee can evolve into Jolteon with the stone. Jolteon is one of the three Eevee evolutions from generation one, each of which uses a stone to evolve.

Does Thunder Stone work on Pikachu?

The Pokemon Sword and Shield Thunder Stone is a key item for evolving certain Pokemon, so it's well worth finding. It'll work its magic on specific Electric-type Pokemon found in Pokemon Sword and Shield (opens in new tab), including the game's usual mascot and electric mouse phenom, Pikachu.



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