Like all previous games which were a start of a new Generation, Pokémon Sun & Moon introduce new and alternative methods for evolving many Pokémon. These evolutionary methods both enhance upon and even duplicate previous methods.
Level Up & More
Previously being included with several past instances such as there are several new level up Pokémon methods. These involve the Pokémon being at a certain level but with various specific constraints added to it to allow for evolution.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #019 |  |
Rattata | Level 20 at Night | #020 |  |
Raticate |
| #104 |  |
Cubone | Level 28 at Night | #105 |  |
Marowak |
| #734 |  |
Yungoos | Level 20 at Day | #735 |  |
Gumshoos |
| #744 |  |
Rockruff | Level 25 in Pokémon Sun when in Daytime | #745 |  |
Lycanroc |
| #744 | |
Rockruff | Level 25 in Pokémon Moon when in Night | #745 |  |
Lycanroc |
| #757 |  |
Salandit | Level 33 - Female Only | #745 |  |
Salazzle |
| #790 |  |
Cosmoem | Level 53 in Pokémon Sun | #791 |  |
Solgaleo |
| #790 | |
Cosmoem | Level 53 in Pokémon Moon | #792 |  |
Lunala |
Attack Based
Introduced in Generation IV, there since hasn't been any more instances of Pokémon that evolve when they learn a specific move. However, Pokémon Sun & Moon has brought this back with one Pokémon.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #762 |  |
Steenee | Level up while knowing the move Stomp | #763 |  |
Tsareena |
Evolution Stone
Also for the first time since Generation IV, a new evolution stone was introduced. This item doesn't evolve any new Pokémon but rather Alola Forms of existing Pokémon.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #027 |  |
Sandshrew | Use the Ice Stone | #028 |  |
Sandslash |
| #037 |  |
Vulpix | Use the Ice Stone | #038 |  |
Ninetales |
Location Based
Introduced in Generation IV, there have been Pokémon that evolve based on where you currently are in the game. Since then, the games needed various spots where these Pokémon evolve, which change every game. Pokémon Sun & Moon has, for the first time in 10 years, added a whole new place to evolve.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #082 |  |
Magneton | Level up while in Vast Poni Canyon | #462 |  |
Magnezone |
| #133 |  |
Eevee | Level up while near the Moss Rock in Lush Jungle | #470 |  |
Leafeon |
| #133 | |
Eevee | Level up while near the Icy Rock in Mount Lanakila | #470 |  |
Glaceon |
| #299 |  |
Nosepass | Level up while in Vast Poni Canyon | #476 |  |
Probopass |
| #737 |  |
Charjabug | Level up while in Vast Poni Canyon | #738 |  |
Vikavolt |
| #739 |  |
Crabrawler | Level up while atop Mt. Lanakila | #740 |  |
Crabominable |