Evolution Stone Usage in Pokemon Legends Z-A Side Quest

In Pokémon Legends Z-A, the “Use for an Evolution Stone” side quest challenges trainers to capture and trade a designated Pokémon. Accessible during the fifth main story chapter, “The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower,” this mission offers insights into evolutionary mechanics. Below, you’ll find updated strategies and objectives for completing this task.

Initiating the Evolution Stone Quest

Head for the Looker Bureau to start this series of side missions (Image via Pokemon Company)

To unlock this mission chain, visit the Looker Bureau and converse with Emma. After this interaction, travel to Passage du Palais to meet Tracie, who seeks assistance with her Thunderstone. Her request involves capturing an electric-type Pokémon—specifically Pikachu. While these creatures roam Wild Zone 3 in Rouge Plaza, experienced players might already have one in their inventory. If not, weaken it in battle using non-electric attacks and secure it with Poke Balls.

Return to Tracie after obtaining Pikachu to engage in a tutorial on Pokémon trading. She’ll exchange your Pikachu for a Heracross while demonstrating its evolution into Raichu using the Thunderstone. This concludes the quest and triggers reward distribution.