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GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Can Pokemon have unusual markings?
Yes! They can have anything ranging from battle scars and small spots and discoloration to being slightly bigger or smaller than average or having small, differentiating quirks. Generally speaking they should still be recognizably a member of their species.

Are pokemon capable of human speech?
Yes. With a few stipulations:

   1. It'd take at least a year before they were able to communicate with any accuracy, possibly more if the effort wasn't the pokemon's idea initially. And that's with daily voice training; it would be make months before they could make a sound that wasn't in their normal repertoire (name + natural noises).

   2. Some pokemon cannot learn to vocalize as humans can. The more a Pokemon's cries sound like actual animal noises, the more difficult it would be for said pokemon to speak.

   3. Pokemon are limited to the kinds of sounds/moras they can naturally produce; so for example, a pikachu would have huge difficulty producing s or o. The accent would be incredibly thick for quite some time. It would take a lot more effort than daily tongue twisters to train them into speaking further.

If your character is in route for long enough, and has the motivation? Nothing's stopping you. But really, teaching them sign language or writing is so much less painful.

What about Water types on land?
Most water types can live outside of water for long periods of time. Please see Moves for more information. Magikarps are just special.

If a trainer were to have a concealed pokemon hiding on their person and uses an attack on command while pretending it's the trainer performing the move, would the local law enforcement have any problem with this?
It depends on the context. If not used maliciously and only done to earn money, law enforcement will just tell you to knock it off or be careful, but if it's just done for kicks every once in a while or to show friends, they'll leave it be. If it's done just to train in the grass, they won't step in.

SPECIFIC POKEMON:
Ditto: Ditto can be used to transform into disguises like masks or awkwardly breathing totally-a-ghost blankets. Whether or not the ditto is skilled enough to make a very convincing impression depends on the ditto themselves and their training.

Kangaskhan: A Kangaskhan is born with a baby in its pouch!

Rotoms: Rotoms can access any appliance form in order to transform. It will essentially possess the appliance and carry it about with him. That toaster over there? That's now your Rotom. Have fun with that. However, Rotoms still have the ability to chance back into their original forms and possess other appliances.

Vivillon: Given the many natures of their colors, players can choose which coloring they'd prefer for their Vivillon.

Zorua/Zoruark: Regarding illusions, their abilities to copy things that aren't in Route. They won't work tangibly, but they can look mighty convincing.

SPECIAL EVOLUTIONS:
For the most part, pokemon in Victory Road evolve in the same way as they do in the games.

(This includes evolutionary items - for those, please see the Items page! Pokemon that require trading with an item will still require trading - but it need not be official/permanent, just another trainer taking care of them for a bit will work.)

However, sometimes that is not possible, because a specific location or mechanic is not available in Victory Road. For these pokemon, we have introduced slightly altered evolutionary methods, which can all be found here.

If a pokemon is not listed here, you can assume it evolves the same way as it does in the games. Should these evolutionary methods involve meeting requirements that are a little more vague (such as 'high friendship' or 'high beauty' or 'land three critical hits'), it means its entirely up to you as a player to decide when these requirements have been met for your character and their pokemon. All we ask is to keep it reasonable. A friendship needs time to build and a Feebas won't instantly feel beautiful; this is something that'll take several weeks to achieve.

Kanto region | Alola region | Galar Region | Hisui Region | Paldea Region

Kanto Region
Patterned Magikarp	Gyarados	Patterned Magikarp evolves into Gyarados starting at level 20. It is possible for a Gyarados that evolved from a Patterned Magikarp to retain some of its previous pattern on a minority of their body. Roughly speaking, 80% of them would still look similar to a regular Gyarados, but 20% of their body could differ. It wouldn't be possible for a pink Magikarp to evolve into a pink Gyarados, but it could be possible for the resulting Gyarados to have a patch of pink scales or to have an overall slightly more pinkish sheen to their body. Patterned Magikarp cannot be found in the wild, but they can be purchased from a breeder on the Sevii Islands

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Alola Region
Cubone	Marowak (Alola form)	Cubone evolves into Marowak (Alola form) starting at level 28 when levelled up at night on the Sevii islands.
Exeggcute	Exeggutor (Alola form)	Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor (Alola form) when exposed to a Leaf Stone on the Sevii islands.
Pikachu	Raichu (Alola form)	Pikachu evolves into Raichu (Alola form) when exposed to a Thunder Stone on the Sevii islands.
Rockruff	Lycanroc (Dusk Form)	Rockruff can evolve into Lycanroc (Dusk Form) if it has the "Own Tempo" ability. Rockruffs with this ability cannot be found in the wild--they must either be bred from a Lycanroc with the ability, or use an ability candy.

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Galar Region
Applin	Appletun	Applin evolves into Appletun by using a Sweet apple. Sweet Apples can be bought in any grocery store.
Applin	Flapple	Applin evolves into Flapple by using a Tart Apple. Tart apples can be bought in any grocery store.
Koffing	Weezing (Galar form)	Koffing evolves into Weezing (Galar form) in Celadon City at level 35 or higher.
Milcery	Alcremie	Milcery evolves into Alcremie by using a Sweet. Sweets can be purchased from Mille's Bakery in Pallet Town.
Sinistea	Polteageist	Sinistea evolves into Polteageist by using an Antique Pot. Antique Pots can be purchased from an antique store in the Goldenrod City Underground.
Mime Jr.	Mr Mime (Galar Form)	Mime Jr evolves into Mr Mime (Galar form) by levelling up during rainy weather.
Yamask (Galar form)	Runerigus	Yamask (Galar form) evolves into Runerigus in the Ruins of Alph after taking at least 49 points of damage.

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Hisui Region
Dartrix	Decidueye (Hisui form)	Dartrix evolves into Decidueye (Hisui form) by levelling up to lvl 36 while in an Old Ball. Old Balls can be purchased from Kurt in Azalea Town.
Dewott	Samurott (Hisui form)	Dewott evolves into Samurott (Hisui form) by levelling up to lvl 36 while in an Old Ball. Old Balls can be purchased from Kurt in Azalea Town.
Quilava	Typhlosion (Hisui form)	Quilava evolves into Typhlosion (Hisui form) by levelling up to lvl 36 while in an Old Ball. Old Balls can be purchased from Kurt in Azalea Town.
Rufflet	Braviary (Hisui form)	Rufflet evolves into Braviary (Hisui form) by levelling up to lvl 54 while either on Mt Moon, Blackthorn City or in the Sevault Canyon.
Zorua (Hisui form)	Zoroark (Hisui form)	Zorua (Hisui form) evolves into Zoroark (Hisui form) by levelling up to lvl 30.
Stantler	Wyrdeer	Stantler evolves into Wyrdeer after using Psyshield Bash at least twenty times.
Qwilfish (Hisui Form)	Overqwil	Qwilfish (Hisui Form) evolves into Overqwil after using Barb Barrage at least twenty times.
Petilil	Lilligant (Hisui Form)	Petilil evolves into Lilligant (Hisui Form) after being exposed to a Sun Stone in mountainous terrain. (For example, Mt Moon, Mt Silver)
Goomy	Sliggoo (Hisui Form)	Goomy evolves into Sliggoo (Hisui Form) by leveling up to level 40 in the Dragon's Den. Only Sliggoo (Hisui Form) can evolve into Goodra (Hisui form)
Growlithe (Hisui Form)	Arcanine (Hisui Form)	Growlithe (Hisui Form) evolves into Arcanine (Hisui Form) after being exposed to a Fire Stone in mountainous terrain. (For example, Mt Moon, Mt Silver). If exposed to a Fire stone elsewhere, it will not evolve.
Bergmite	Avalugg (Hisui Form)	Bergmite will evolve into Avalugg (Hisui Form) after levelling up to level 37 in mountainous terrain. (For example, Mt Moon, Mt Silver). If levelled up elsewhere, it will evolve into a regular Avalugg.

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Paldea Region
Rellor	Rabsca	Rellor evolves into Rabsca by traveling on foot with it for seven days. The time does not have to be consecutive and can be split up as you see fit.
Pawmo	Pawmot	Pawmo evolves into Pawmot by traveling on foot with it for seven days. The time does not have to be consecutive and can be split up as you see fit.
Bramblin	Brambleghast	Bramblin evolves into Brambleghast by traveling on foot with it for seven days. The time does not have to be consecutive and can be split up as you see fit.
Finizen	Palafin	Finizen evolves into Palafin by leveling up to lvl 38 with a high friendship level. A union circle is not needed in this game.
Gimmighoul	Gholdengo	Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo by collecting 999 Gimmighoul Coins. Gimmighoul coins can be collected either by defeating Chest Form Gimmighoul (10-50 coins), or encountering Roaming Form Gimmighouls (1-5 coins).
Charcadet	Armarouge	Charcadet evolves into Armarouge by being exposed to Auspicious Armor. The armor can be purchased in Fuchsia City.
Charcadet	Ceruledge	Charcadet evolves into Ceruledge by being exposed to Malicious Armor. The armor can be purchased in Fuchsia City.
Bisharp	Kingambit	Bisharp evolves into Kingambit after defeating three Bisharp while holding a Leader's Crest. The item can be purchased in Fuchsia City.
Poltchageist	Sinistcha	Poltchageist evolves into Sinistcha by using an Unremarkable Teacup or a Masterpiece Teacup. Both types of teacup can be purchased from an antique store in the Goldenrod City Underground, but Masterpiece Teacups are more rare.

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