How to Evolve Cubone in Pokémon Sun and Moon

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Last Updated: June 10, 2020

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Cubone caught in Alola evolve into the new Alolan-form Marowak, which is Fire/Ghost-type instead of the Ground-type normal Marowak are. This article will explain how to evolve it.

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It can be found in the bottom area of Wela Volcano Park. You have a 24% chance of finding one at any time of day. It'll be between level 16 and 19.
Go through the tall grass until you find a Cubone.

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Nest Balls are a good ball to catch it with, since they work well on low-level Pokémon.
Cubone caught in Alola will only evolve during the nighttime. In Pokémon Sun, the in-game clock matches your console's clock, while in Pokémon Moon, the in-game clock is 12 hours ahead of your console's clock. So if you have Pokémon Moon, make sure you're playing during the daytime, not the nighttime.
Since Cubone is a Ground-type Pokémon, the best Pokémon to face are Electric, Ground, Steel, and Rock-type Pokémon.
When Cubone reaches level 28, it will evolve into Marowak.

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Can it still evolve if it is over level 28?

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Yes, it will continue to attempt evolution until it reaches level 100.

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Does it have to be nighttime when you catch it or evolve it?

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It doesn't matter what time you catch it. It does have to be nighttime to evolve it.

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My Cubone is level 35 and it's not evolving (and it's not holding an everstone), why is this? Is it because it's not nighttime? I don't want it to evolve into an Alola form Marowak, though.

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It is impossible to evolve Cubone into a Kanto one in Sun and Moon, but if you evolve Cubone into Marowak from another game like X and Y and transfer it over with Pokebank you can have a Kanto Marowak, but for Alolan level it up at night.

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You can also use Rare Candies, if you have them, to level up.

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If you don't want to battle with Cubone, you don't have to. You can switch to another Pokémon during a battle, which will get it full experience, or have the Exp. Share on so you don't have to put it into battle.

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If Cubone successfully calls for an ally while you're trying to catch it, you'll have to defeat its ally Pokémon before you can throw Poké Balls. Be prepared for the potential of a battle taking a while, since this can happen multiple times in one battle. It can also call Kangaskhan in addition to other Cubone, which is the only way to find Kangaskhan.

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