How do I get a Sunstone in Pokémon GO? [Full Guide]

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You want to move forward in Pokémon GO, but you're stuck, because you're desperately looking for a Pierre Soleil? Find out in this comprehensive guide how to have a Sunstone in Pokémon GO.

You'll find all the tips and tricks you need to obtain this rare and precious evolutionary stone, as well as the Pokémon that need it for their evolution. 

The Sunstone is essential for the evolution of certain Pokémon!
The Sun Stone is essential for evolving certain Pokémon! ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

1. Obtain a Sunstone from PokéStops or arenas

The Sunstone is one of the gifts you can obtain by rotating the PhotoDisks PokéStops and arenas in Pokémon GO.

Since rewards are random, you'll have to rely on luck to get your hands on this precious evolutionary stone. However, you can maximize your chances by visiting as many PokéStops and Gyms as possible. One of them is bound to give you the coveted stone, or even several!

2. Shooting 7 PokéStops in 7 days in Pokémon GO

On Pokémon GO, you win a standard bonuses when you visit a PokéStop every day non-stop for a week. Here's how it works:

  • For 7 days in a row, visit a PokéStop and spin the Photo Disc.
  • On the 7th day of the series, you'll receive new items and gifts, including a special evolution item.

You'll be able to obtain a Sunstone among the special rewards of the standard bonuses the 7 days on Pokémon GO! 

You can find your Sun Stones in your Item Bag on Pokémon GO
You can find your Sun Stones in your Item Bag in Pokémon GO. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

3. Open a daily Free Box

With Pokémon GO, you're entitled to a Free daily box which allows you toget Poké Balls, but also lots of other useful items such as Potions, not to mention Evolution Stones!

Again, the contents of the pack are random, but perseverance pays off in the end! When you least expect it, your reward of the day could be a Sunstone.

Go to your Pokémon GO app's store to find your daily free box. 
Go to your Pokémon GO app store to find your daily free box. ©Alexia pour Alucare.fr

4. Take part in field surveys and special mission awards

Some field research tasks in Pokémon GO allow you to win a Sunstone as a reward. As well as some one-off or special studies!

This is particularly the case for thespecial study “Time Waves” ! The second stage offers you the famous stone as a gift, once the missions have been completed.

5. Obtain a Sunstone by receiving Gifts

It is possible toget a Sunstone thanks to gifts from your friends in Pokémon GO, but not randomly. In fact, you will only receive the precious item if you ask for one. However, it's not a sure thing!

Remember that this precious stone is an important item for all Pokémon GO players. It is indispensable for the evolution of certain Pokémon. LThe chances of a friend agreeing to give you one (when they had to work so hard to get it!) are therefore pretty slim. 

Your friends can send you a Sunstone as a gift in Pokémon GO.
Your friends can send you a Sunstone as a gift in Pokémon GO. Alexia for Alucare.fr

Which Pokémon can evolve with a Sunstone in Pokémon GO?

Introduced in the second generation of Pokémon, the Sunstone is indispensable for the special evolutions. Its use must be combined with a specific number of sweets for it to work.

In case you run out, you can find how to fill up on sweets in our dedicated article!

Here are the Pokémon that need the stone to evolve:

⚡ Pokémon

💥 Evolution

🌞 Stone + Sweets

ORTIDE (Plant/Poison)

ORTIDE in Pokémon GO

JOLIFLOR (Plant)

JOLIFLOR in Pokémon GO

1 Sunstone + 100 Ortide candies

TOURNEGRIN (Plant)

TOURNEGRIN in Pokémon GO

HÉLIATRONC (Plant)

HÉLIATRONC in Pokémon GO

1 Sunstone + 50 Tournegrin candies 

DOUDOUVET (Plant/Fairy)

DOUDOUVET in Pokémon GO

FARFADUVET (Plant/Fairy)

FARFADUVET in Pokémon GO

1 Pierre Soleil + 50 bonbons Doudouvet 

GALVARAN (Normal/Electrik)

GALVARAN in Pokémon GO

IGUOLTA (Normal/Electrik)

IGUOLTA in Pokémon GO

1 Pierre Soleil + 50 Galvaran candies 

CHLOROBULE (Plant)

CHLOROBULE in Pokémon GO

FRAGILADY (Plant)

FRAGILADY in Pokémon GO

1 Sunstone + 50 Chlorobule candies 

Now you know how to get Sunstones in Pokémon GO. The methods are simple:

  • Running a PokéStops or an Arena,
  • Make the 7-day series,
  • Open your Free daily box,
  • Making field studies or special missions,
  • Ask a friend directly for some give as a gift !
  • Regarding the Pokemon GO promo codes could also help you earn some!

Patience and perseverance are required to obtain this rare object. Once you've got it, what developments will you try with your stones? Tell us all about it in the comments section!

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Pokemon GO

Released on : July 6, 2016

Developed by : Niantic

Edited by : Niantic

Available on : Android, iOS

Genres : RPG, Multiplayer