I’ll admit it. It sometimes gets boring between Pokémon Go events, especially if you’ve been playing a long time. But, just because it’s a little slow, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be out playing. You just need to give yourself something to do. And, if you’re a serious PGoer, it doesn’t get much better than preparing for what’s coming next.
So, what’s coming next? Generation 4. I know. It might be 6 months or more before we see a new generation, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking ahead.
The great news is that when you look at Generation 4, not only will you find some nice, new fighters, but you’ll have an excuse to reacquaint yourself with Generation 1 & 2 Pokémon that you may have left behind long ago.
Ready to get started? Here’s a list of Pokémon that will have an evolve in Generation 4 and my estimates of how much candy will most likely be required for each.
Generation 1
Magneton
Evolves to: Magnezone
Estimated Candy: 100
Notable: Comparable to a Jolteon
Lickitung
Evolves to: Lickilicky
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Rhydon
Evolves to: Rhyperior
Estimated Candy: 100
Notable:
– Comparable to a Groudon
– Does less damage than a Groudon, but can take a hit better
– Good gym defender
Tangela
Evolves to: Tangrowth
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable:
– High attack stats
– Has great staying power in a gym
Electabuzz
Evolves to: Electivire
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: Less staying power than a Raikou, but better attack
Magmar
Evolves to: Magmortar
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: Overall, not quite as good as a Moltres, but better than a Flareon
Eevee
2 possible evolves:
– Leafeon
– Glaceon
Estimated Candy: 25
Notable:
– Leafeon – Great defensive stats
– Glaceon – Strong ice attacker
Generation 2
Porygon2
Evolves to: PorygonZ
Estimated Candy: 100
Notable: The strongest non-Legendary normal Pokémon
Togetic
Evolves to: Togekiss
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: The strongest non-Legendary flying Pokémon
Aipom
Evolves to: Ambipom
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Yanma
Evolves to: Yanmega (if it possesses the Ancient Power Charge Move)
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: Can take a hit better than a Pinsir or Scizor
Murkrow
Evolves to: Honchkrow
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: Similar to an Absol, but more resistant to attacks
Misdreavus
Evolves to: Mismagius
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Gligar
Evolves to: Gliscor
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Piloswine
Evolves to: Mamoswine
Estimated Candy: 100
Notable: Will be the strongest ice attacker through all 7 generations, including Legendary Pokémon
Sneasel
Evolves to: Weavile
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Generation 3
Kirlia
Evolves to: Gallade (If Kirlia is male)
Estimated Candy: 100
Notable: Comparable to a Blaziken
Nosepass
Evolves to: Probopass
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Roselia
Evolves to: Roserade
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable:
– Will be the strongest grass Pokémon
– Similar to a Breloom, but has a stronger attack
Dusclops
Evolves to: Dusknoir
Estimated Candy: 100
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
Snorunt
Evolves to: Froslass (If Snorunt is female)
Estimated Candy: 50
Notable: n/a
Just a Pokédex entry
When planning for Generation 4, there are 2 variables that we don’t yet know.
– Will any evolves require a special item? (i.e. King’s Rock)
– Will any of the evolves require Trainers to walk a certain distance with the Pokémon? (i.e. Feebas)
Despite the uncertainties, if you take the time to focus on these specific creatures over the next several weeks, you should have a terrific head start for the next generation of Pokémon.
Source: Niantic
