Pokémon is a series that puts heavy emphasis on evolution as it is the tangible way players see growth from the experience they gain throughout the game. Many different Pokémon evolve in many different ways, at many different levels.

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Some are much easier to evolve than others as some creatures require certain items, processes, or high amounts of training to reach their true potential. The process of evolving Pokémon comes in many different forms. Let's now take a look at and rank the ten easiest Pokémon to evolve, going from Pokémon Sword & Shield back to Pokémon Red & Blue.

10 Magikarp

Magikarp was once considered the hardest Pokémon to evolve, but as trade trainers were gifted with the powerhouse known as Gyarados. Since then the franchise has implemented the experience share item, otherwise known as Exp. Share, into the core of the game. This made evolving Pokémon who couldn't win battles on their own much easier to evolve. Among the fans, the frustration when looking at a Magikarp is a tell of how long you've been with the series as only veterans remember the struggle of obtaining a Gyarados.

9 Lotad

Lotad is a water and grass dual-type that made its introduction during the 3rd generation of games. This little creature has a lily pad on its head that brings its design together and makes it feel unique. This little thing evolves into its second form named Lombre quickly at level 14 and in turn, can be transformed into its 3rd form when Lombre is exposed to a water stone. This means at the low level of 14 a trainer and sees their childish Lotad quickly become the king of the weird fiesta Ludicolo. The quick turnaround from base to final form is quite impressive.

8 Sentret

On top of being one of the most overlooked and underrated Pokémon designs, Sentret also happens to evolve at a really low level. This My Neighbor Totoro inspired mammal will evolve into its final form known as Furret at level 15. This is quicker than most starter Pokémon as they evolve into their middle stages at level 16.

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Sentret is much cuter and cuddlier than Furret, so your best bet is to give it an Everstone and let it exist as the bulbous raccoon of the forest. Most people don't know this but a Sentret egg sports the same brown stripes as its thick tail.

7 Seedot

We previously talked about Lotad and how it can quickly turn from the base form into its 3rd evolution at level 14, but it isn't the only Pokémon capable of such a feat. Seedot is a grass-type seedling creature who evolves into its 2nd form named Nuzleaf at level 14 and then into its final form when Nuzleaf is gifted a leaf stone. The reason Seedot gets the nod over Lotad is that Shiftry is so useful in battles since it sports a dual-typing or grass and dark. Being able to have a unique dual-type at such a low level can create a pretty special tactical advantage on the battlefield.

6 Wynaut

There wasn't much standing in the way of putting Wobbuffet's pre-evolution on the list, so we figured, why not? Wynaut is known as the Bright Pokémon which is likely due to the smile and jovial eyes it's sporting on its adorable little face at all times. This little blue munchkin can turn into the giant blue creature resembling a car dealership's attention-grabbing inflatable entities at level 15. This may be surprising, but what's more surprising is the theory that Wobbuffet's tail is the Pokémon and the body is a distraction. Another theory is that its a symbiotic relationship between the two.

5 Weedle

The first Pokémon games were designed in a way to get trainers invested in the process of catching and evolving Pokémon during the early hours of the game. This meant that the bug-types you encountered early on evolved at rather low levels.

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Weedle was the less welcoming of the two caterpillar-like Pokémon you run into, and at level 7 you could turn it into a Kakuna, and three levels later at level 10 you could have yourself a Beedrill. Beedrill isn't super powerful as its main design function was to show trainers the power of reaching a final evolution.

4 Caterpie

Weedle may have popped up first on this list, but Caterpie is the one that landed in more trainers' sights. This green caterpillar manages to evolve into a green cocoon form named Metapod at level 7 and then quickly morphs into the beautiful butterfly Pokémon known as Butterfree at level 10. Not only is Butterfree more aesthetically pleasing than Beedrill, its ability to learn sleep powder and stun spore turn it into a useful tool for trainers looking to complete their Pokédex. The cool thing is this tool known as Butterfree can be acquired before you even get your first badge.

3 Nincada

You may be wondering why a bug/ground dual-type that evolves at level 20 is so high on the list and there's a reasonable explanation for that. Not only does Nincada evolve at level 20, but it also gives the player a whole other Pokémon simply by having an empty slot in their party. This is huge, and though it may be a weird circumstance for evolution, all it requires is a little planning ahead on the part of the trainer. You don't even need an extra Poké ball as the Shedinja that appears magically finds itself in one alongside your other party members.

2 Eevee

For Eevee, it being able to evolve into numerous different creatures means that players are left with tons of options. When looking at specific evolutionary paths you'll find that acquiring those specific evolutions for Eevee is quite involved, while others simply require a stone. The reason Eevee comes in near the top of this list is simply due to the power of choice. It's a Pokémon that gives you options, and it's up to you to figure out which one you'd like your Eevee to evolve into. Good luck acquiring the likes of Sylveon or Umbreon, though.

1 The Starters

After going over the entire National Pokédex it's hard to find Pokémon that are easier to evolve than the starters of every region. The first part of evolving a Pokémon is owning it, and the starters are gifted upon you as a trainer at the beginning of your adventure, so that's taken care of. Next is being able to use them in battle so they can earn experience and level up, and more often than not trainers tend to keep their starter Pokémon with them throughout their journey to become a champion. Starters are a staple of the franchise and are meant to show the best of the evolutionary process.

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