Season 3 adds 11 Johto evolution forms to Kanto partner lines. Complete a form's challenge to unlock it, then choose the form during evolution. The original announcement describes each form as having its own bonus and Ultimate. The challenges below are not a complete objective list: check the current in-game card for the exact condition.
The 11 Johto forms
| Kanto line | Johto form | Decision point |
|---|---|---|
| Golbat | Crobat | Choose evolution or continue with Maturity from level 44. |
| Gloom | Bellossom | Choose the classic or Johto branch. |
| Poliwhirl | Politoed | Choose the classic or Johto branch. |
| Slowpoke | Slowking | Choose the classic or Johto branch. |
| Onix | Steelix | Choose evolution or continue with Maturity from level 44. |
| Scyther | Scizor | Choose evolution or continue with Maturity from level 44. |
| Seadra | Kingdra | Choose evolution or continue with Maturity from level 44. |
| Porygon | Porygon2 | Choose evolution or continue with Maturity from level 44. |
| Eevee | Espeon or Umbreon | Two more options join the existing branches. |
| Chansey | Blissey | Choose evolution or continue with Maturity from level 44. |
Unlock the form first
The developer says each new form has a challenge performed with its corresponding partner. Completing the challenge permanently unlocks the choice; the exact objectives can differ. A visible form in the Pokédex does not by itself demonstrate that your account has unlocked it. Read the current challenge, complete it and then check the evolution choice in a later run.
Choose a branch in a run
When an unlocked branch is available, compare its bonus, Ultimate and how it fits your current attacks. Gloom, Poliwhirl and Slowpoke can choose between their established branch and a Johto form; Eevee adds two new alternatives. Do not read all choices as a fixed evolution sequence. Other eligible lines can choose to keep growing with Maturity or evolve from level 44, as described in the Season 3 announcement.
Everstone, Maturity and Johto babies
The Everstone costs 400 Stardust in the Shop and is also a Task reward, according to the announcement. With it in the Bag, evolution offers a stay-as-current-form choice and the Pokémon benefits from Maturity. The seven new baby partners can choose not to evolve without an Everstone and receive a stated 12% damage and HP bonus. They retain the baby's kit, passive and Ultimate if they do evolve.
How this affects builds
A new form's bonus and Ultimate can change the way an established route plays. Recheck the current card before following a Season 2 build or older tier list, and distinguish an unlocked form from a separately recruited partner. For the new Johto starter choices, see the Johto starter guide. The practical value of a branch depends on your run, not only its species name.
Sources and limits
We reviewed the official Season 3 news and v0.9.8 patch history on November 5, 2026. This is an announcement-based branch overview. We have not completed all 11 form challenges, tested every evolution screen or measured the power of every Maturity and Ultimate interaction.