If you’ve landed here, you probably asked the question: “How do I evolve Dunsparce in Pokémon GO?” For a long time, Dunsparce was a Pokémon without an evolution in that game. But things have changed — an event has introduced its evolution. In this guide, we’ll explain exactly how evolving works now, what to expect, and tips to get the rarest variant.
For years, Dunsparce in Pokémon GO had no evolution. That meant even if you collected candies or powered it up, you could not evolve it. Game databases and guides confirmed: Dunsparce was a standalone Pokémon in that game.
When Pokémon GO first launched Dunsparce (a Generation II Pokémon), its evolution from the main series — Dudunsparce — was not yet in GO. Many fans hoped for its future addition.
The New Evolution: Dudunsparce Arrives
In September 2025, Niantic officially made the evolution possible during the “Completely Normal” event. That means from that point onwards, Pokémon GO players can evolve Dunsparce into Dudunsparce under certain conditions.
Here’s what changed:
- You need 50 Dunsparce candy to evolve.
- The evolution is probabilistic: in about 99% of cases, you’ll get the Two-Segment Form of Dudunsparce. In a rare 1% chance, you’ll get the Three-Segment Form.
- If your Dunsparce is shiny, evolving it gives you the shiny version of Dudunsparce.
- You can also obtain Dudunsparce by trading with other players, though evolving your own remains the primary method.
So the key: collect 50 candy, then evolve, and hope for the rare three-segment version.
Steps to Evolve Dunsparce
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Gather 50 Dunsparce candy.
- Catch many Dunsparce in the wild (especially during the event when spawn rates are high).
- Use Pinap Berries to double candy yield when catching.
- Walk with Dunsparce as your buddy (if the game allows this) to earn extra candy.
- Trade Dunsparce with friends and gain candy via trades when available.
- Check your Dunsparce.
- Make sure it’s the one you want—if shiny, evolving it gives you shiny Dudunsparce.
- Select it in your Pokémon storage.
- Hit the “Evolve” button.
- Once you have 50 candy, the “Evolve” option becomes available.
- Tap it.
- Watch the result.
- You’ll get Two-Segment Dudunsparce most times.
- In rare cases (1 in 100), you’ll obtain Three-Segment Dudunsparce, which is visually distinct.
- Your evolved Pokémon keeps its IVs (attack/defense stats) but the change is mostly cosmetic.
- Optional: Trade if needed.
- If you don’t want to risk the evolution or lack candy, you can trade a Dudunsparce from someone else to you.
- But trading costs stardust and doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the rare form, so the evolution itself is better if you have resources.
Why the Two Forms? What’s the Difference?
- The Two-Segment Form is standard, making up the vast majority of evolutions. It looks like a typical Dudunsparce.
- The Three-Segment Form is rare (about 1% chance). It adds an extra body segment and has slightly different height or weight in its display.
- In gameplay terms, both forms have identical stats and moves — differences are aesthetic and collectible.
Tips to Improve Your Chances & Efficiency
- Prepare before the event: If possible, start collecting candies in advance so you’re ready when evolution becomes available.
- Catch consistently: Every Dunsparce you catch can help with candy. Even weak ones are useful.
- Use candy multipliers: Berries, buddy walking, and trading can boost candy count faster.
- Time evolutions with bonuses: If there’s bonus XP or candy during events, evolve when the bonus is active to maximize value.
- Pick the best candidate: If you have multiple Dunsparce, evolve one with good IVs so your Dudunsparce is strong.
- Don’t fret the odds: The 1% chance for 3-segment is low; if you fail, you can always try another Dunsparce later.
