Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon have introduced new Pokémon and with that, new evolution methods. In ddition to this
Attack Based
Introduced in Generation IV, there since hasn't been many more instances of Pokémon that evolve when they learn a specific move. However, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon has brought this back with one Pokémon.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #803 |  |
Poipole | Level up while knowing the move Dragon Pulse | #804 |  |
Naganadel |
Level/Time/Ability Based
A new form of Lycanroc was made available in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and this one comes with its own unique evolution method. To evolve it, it needs to evolve from a Rockruff with Own Tempo and level at a certain time.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #744 |  |
Rockruff | Level 25 between 17:00 and 17:59 | #745 |  |
Lycanroc |
Location Based
There are more location based evolutions in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. First, a location of several evolutions has shifted to an earlier part of the game. In addition to this, it is now possible to get Kanto forms of certain Pokémon that were impossible. If you activate their evolution methods while in Ultra Space, you will get the Kanto forms.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #025 |  |
Pikachu | Use the Thunder Stone in Ultra Space | #026 |  |
Raichu |
| #102 |  |
Exeggcute | Use the Leaf Stone in Ultra Space | #103 |  |
Exeggutor |
| #104 |  |
Cubone | Level 28 in Ultra Space | #105 |  |
Marowak |
| #082 |  |
Magneton | Level up while in Blush Mountain | #462 |  |
Magnezone |
| #737 |  |
Charjabug | Level up while in Blush Mountain | #738 |  |
Vikavolt |