How can I get Evoli evolutions in Pokémon GO?

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Evoli is a unique Pokémon with eight evolutions, each one just as adorable as the next! If you want to get your hands on one or all forms of Evoli in the game Pokemon GO, this guide is for you!

In Pokemon GO, you choose theEvolving Your Eevee by renaming it to specific nickname before upgrading it.

👉 This is the surest way to get Evoli to evolve right the first time, but it only works the first time for each shape. After that, each Evoli shape has its own method of evolving (walking, decoy, hearts).

To get you started, here's a summary table with the list of 8 Evoli evolutions, their nicknames and costs. We'll then give you the details of how to evolve Evoli, evolution by evolution.

Evolution Kind Nickname (1 time only) Cost Repeatable method
🌊 Aquali Water Rainer 25 candies 25 → random candies (Aquali/Voltali/Pyroli, 33 % each)
⚡ Voltali Électrik Sparky 25 candies 25 candies → random
🔥 Pyroli Fire Pyro 25 candies 25 candies → random
🌙 Mentali Psych Sakura 25 candies Buddy + 10km covered + evolve the day
🌑 Noctali Darkness Tamao 25 candies Buddy + 10km covered + evolve at night
🌿 Phyllali Plant Linnea 25 candies Moussu lure at a PokéStop
❄️ Frostlily Ice Rea 25 candies Glacial Lure at a PokéStop
🌸 Nymphali Fairy Kira 25 candies 70 hearts as a Buddy


⚠️ During Community Days, Niantic often lowers these thresholds (10 km → 1 km, 70 hearts → 7 hearts). Check the conditions of the current event before you get started.

1. Evolving from Evoli to Aquali

Evolution of Evoli into Aquali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Rainer
Evolution of Evoli into Aquali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Rainer ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

To get Aquali for sure, rename your Evoli «Rainer» before evolving it. This will cost you 25 sweets.

✅ As a reminder, this tip can only be used for’only once for Aquali.

Then, the Aquali / Voltali / Pyroli evolution becomes random (33 % each).

We explain the process step by step in our article How to get Aquali in Pokémon GO.

2. Evolution of Evoli in Voltali

Evolution of Evoli into Voltali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Sparky
Evolution of Evoli into Voltali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Sparky ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

To turn your Evoli into a Voltali, you can also use the nickname method: rename your Evoli to «Sparky» (25 candies required).

✅ Once again, this tip can only be used for’only once for Voltali. After that, the result becomes random again between Aquali, Voltali, and Pyroli.

To find out more, visit our tutorial How to get Voltali in Pokémon GO

3. Evolution from Evoli to Pyroli

Evolution of Evoli into Pyroli in Pokémon GO with the nickname Pyro
Evolution of Evoli into Pyroli in Pokémon GO with the nickname Pyro ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

If you want turn your Evoli into Pyroli, ...the nickname trick is still the surest way to go! To do this, rename your Eevee «Pyro.».

Make sure you have all 25 Evoli candies, otherwise this technique won't work!

✅ Once again, the trick only works.’once and for all for Pyroli. The result then becomes equally random between Aquali, Voltali and Pyroli.

4. Evolution of Evoli into Mentali

Evolution of Evoli into Mentali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Sakura
Evolution of Evoli into Mentali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Sakura ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

To get Mentali for sure, rename your Evoli «Sakura» before evolving it (you'll also need 25 Evoli candies).

✅ Note that the nickname trick doesn't work once per evolution for Mentali.

Don't worry, that's not the only way to get your hands on this little cutie! To get more Mentali later, you'll need to:

  • Define your Evoli as Pokémon Buddy
  • Run at least 10km with him (outside the event)
  • the in the middle of the day, while it's still your Pokémon Buddy

5. Evolution of Evoli into Noctali

Evolution of Evoli into Noctali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Tamao
Evolution of Evoli into Noctali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Tamao ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

To expand your Pokémon GO team with Noctali, the tip from nickname also works. Just rename your Evoli «Tamao» before evolving it (still with 25 candies).

✅ The nickname trick doesn't work once per evolution.

To obtain further Noctali, you must :

  • Define your Evoli as Pokémon Buddy
  • Run at least 10km with him (outside the event)
  • Evolve it during the night, when he's still your buddy

⚠ ATTENTION: It's not the weather that decides. game time, i.e. the day/night cycle in Pokémon GO.

6. Evolution of Evoli into Phyllali

Evolution of Evoli into Phyllali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Linnea
Evolution of Evoli into Phyllali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Linnea ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

To succeed in Evolve Eevee into Leafeon, you can rename your Eevee «Linnea» before evolving it (25 candies required).

Secondly, as this trick can only be used for’just once, Here's how you can evolve Eevee into Leafeon:

  • Place a Moussu lure on a PokéStop
  • Staying within range of the PokéStop
  • Evolve your Eevee from this location

✅ These Lures can be purchased directly in the Pokémon GO Shop, whether it's the Mossy Lure for Phyllali or the Glacial Lure for Givrali.

7. Evolution of Evoli into Givrali

Evolution of Evoli into Givrali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Rea
Evolution of Evoli into Givrali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Rea ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

To get Givrali in Pokémon GO, the easiest way is to rename your Eevee «Rea» before evolving it (don't forget the 25 candies required).

✅ The tip can only be used for’only once.

So, to get more Givrali, here's what to do:

  • Place a Glacial lure on a PokéStop
  • Staying within range of the PokéStop
  • Evolve your Eevee from this location

8. Evolution of Evoli into Nymphali

Evolution of Evoli into Nymphali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Kira
Evolution of Evoli into Nymphali in Pokémon GO with the nickname Kira ©Antonin pour Alucare.fr

Visit how to get Nymphali in Pokémon GO rename your Evoli «Kira» before evolving it (make sure you have the 25 candies required).

Then, as the trick only works once, here's what you do to Evolve Evoli into Nymphali in Pokémon GO:

  • Define your Evoli as Pokémon Buddy ;
  • To win 70 hearts of friendship with him
  • You can then turn Evoli into a Nymphali!

👉 To sum up: the nicknames Linnea (Phyllali), Rea (Givrali) and Kira (Nymphali) only work the first time around to help Evoli evolve into the desired form.

Beyond that, you'll need to use the alternative methods (Lure or Buddy Hearts) described above.

Didn't work? 4 common pitfalls

Have you followed the method but obtained the wrong evolution? Check these 4 points:

  1. The silhouette on the Evolve button Before confirming, look at the silhouette displayed on the button. If it corresponds to the desired evolution, it's OK. If not, the nickname has not been taken into account.
  2. The nickname must be registered Make sure you validate your Evoli's new name (key ✓) before exiting the modification screen.
  3. The trick only works once per evolution : If you've already used the nickname method, the result will either be random again (for Aquali/Voltali/Pyroli) or require the alternative method (for the others).
  4. For Mentali / Noctali Evoli must always be your buddy when it comes to evolving, and it's the’game time (day or night in Pokémon GO) is what matters, not the actual weather.

How to choose your Eevee's evolution?

Now that you know how to evolve Evoli into Mentali, Givrali, Nymphali and all its other forms, every trainer may wonder which one to choose.

The truth is, there is no absolute «best» evolution: it all depends on the individual. personal preferences or some strategic needs of each player!

Here's our quick verdict by use:

Objective Best choice
🛡️ PvP (GO Combat League, Great/Ultra) Noctali : incredible stamina and defense
⚔️ Raids / Master League Nymphali : Best Versatility in 2026
❄️ Ice damage Frostlily : Solid Ice Attacker
🔮 Psy Attacker Mentali : Still a good choice, Psy


This detailed picture of the strengths and weaknesses of the 8 Evoli evolutions could also help you narrow down your choice.

🧸 Pokémon ✅ Resistors ❌ Weaknesses 📚 Features
Aquali Steel
Water,
Fire,
Ice cream.
Electrik
Plant
Former forward for Eau a former top choice, now surpassed by Kyogre, Palkia, and others, but Aquali remains an accessible and solid option.
Phyllali Water
Électrik
Plant
Floor
Fire
Ice
Bug
Poison
Flight
Phyllali is a very a good forward, but no more powerful than Bouldeneu.
Nymphali fight
Dragon,
Bug
Darkness
Steel
Poison
Nymphali is perfect if you want Knock out Dragon-type Pokémon.
Voltali Steel
Électrik
Flight
Floor Voltali is a good alternative if you don't have Raikou or Electhor on your team.
Pyroli Steel
Fairy
Fire
Ice
Bug
Plant
Water
rock
Floor
Pyroli can compensate for the absence of Sulfura and Entei on your team.
Noctali Psych
Spectrum
Darkness
fight
Fairy
Bug
Noctali is less offensive not like Démolosse or Tyranocif, but with much greater stamina.
Mentali fight
Psych
Bug
Spectrum
Darkness
Mentali isn't really recommended compared to other Psy-type pokémon that inflict heavy damage.
Frostlily Ice Steel
fight
Fire
rock
Givrali is lower than Mammochon as an Ice-type Pokémon.


Now you know how to turn your Evoli into Aquali, Voltali, Pyroli, Mentali, Noctali, Phyllali, Givrali and Nymphali! Which of these evolutions do you prefer? Tell us all about it in the comments!

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2 comments on the discussion forum for "How to get Evoli evolutions in Pokémon GO?"

    • Thank you for the answer, according to my research no it is once per type of evolution, so you can only use the trick of renaming your Eevee once per type of evolution.

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Pokemon GO

Released on : July 6, 2016

Developed by : Niantic

Edited by : Niantic

Available on : Android, iOS

Genres : RPG, Multiplayer