Ultimate Guide to Obtaining Dawn Stones in Pokémon Violet

While other evolution stones like the Fire Stone and Thunder Stones which can be purchased at Delibird Presents Shop, the Dawn Stone is a hard catch. There’s only one guaranteed way to obtain it, and that’s by registering 270 Pokémon in your Pokédex, a significant accomplishment for many players. Even then, this method only rewards you with a single Dawn Stone, and you’ll need at least two to evolve both Kirlia (male) and Snorunt (female).

But fret not! There are other avenues to explore, and in this guide, we will discuss all the known methods to obtain Dawn Stones, maximizing your chances of acquiring more than two and ensuring you can easily evolve both Pokémon’s.

Part 1:  What is Dawn Stone in Pokemon Violet?

Put simply, Dawn Stone allows you to evolve certain Pokemon into their more powerful forms in Pokemon Violet. While leveling up usually triggers most evolutions in the Violet series, the special Dawn Stone unlocks unique evolutionary paths for specific Pokemon, like the graceful Kirlia and the icy Snorunt.

Additionally, unlike the Water or Fire Stones — which trigger the same evolution regardless of the Pokemon’s gender, the Dawn Stones effect also depends on the gender of the Pokemon you use it on.

Part 2: Where to Get More Dawn Stone in Pokemon Violet in Pokemon Go

Given the rarity, the Dawn Stone isn’t always a matter of luck. Yes, exploration does allow you to encounter them. But not just exploration anywhere, there are specific locations and methods that will allow you to add Dawn Stones to your inventory. We will discuss that below along with some strategies to boost your overall Pokemon collection along the way.

Method 1: Check the ruins northwest of Medali

The most popular location of all communities, the ruins northwest of Medali — located in the West Province (Area Three) of the Paldea region — allows you to land a Dawn Stone quickly. You will have access to the ruins if you have progressed past the first Gym in Artazon City.

Once you reach the ruins, ensure to circle the entire area. Plus, use your legendary Pokemon’s climbing and gliding abilities to reach higher areas within the ruins — given, it is where you are more likely to find one.

Method 2: Examine a large pile of dirt at a quarry north of Levincia

Levincia is another reliable way to add this valuable evolution item to your collection. Once again, you must have progressed far enough in the main storyline to reach the East Province (Area Three).

To find the quarry:

• Head north from Levincia City until you reach a large, open area with towering rock formations.
• Look for a prominent pile of dirt near the cliff face.
• Examine the pile closely, and there’s a good chance that you find the Dawn Stone gleaming within.

Method 3: Dawn Stone will spawn is in West Province (Area Three)

While the Medali ruins offer a specific spot to search, the entire West Province (Area Three) is known to have a higher concentration of Dawn Stones. Pokémon trainers have reported finding these elusive evolution stones scattered throughout the region — be it the grassy hills surrounding Cortando or the rocky outcrops near Porto Marinada.

Plus, don’t stick to main roads, ensure to go into the grassy fields, hills, and investigate all the suspicious looking areas. You can take advantage of your Pokemon’s abilities — like using Koraidon or Miraidon — to scale cliffs or glide over ravines.

Method 4: Bought at auction in Port Marinada

While less reliable than finding Dawn Stones in a specific location, it’s worth checking the auction house regularly as the available items change daily (and include evolution items). Note that it is entirely luck-based, but you can try the auction house in Port Marinada, given many users have reported securing a Dawn Stone there. To make the most of the auction house:

• Make it a habit to check in regularly to see if a Dawn Stone is up for grabs
• Have a healthy stash of Pokedollars
• Ensure to bid aggressively and do not shy from spending Pokedollars.

Method 5: Registered the 270th Pokemon

A guaranteed method of securing Dawn Stone, once you register your 270th Pokemon in the Pokedex, you will receive a Dawn Stone as a reward.

Once you’ve registered 270 unique Pokemon species, simply open your Pokedex and press the ‘X’ button. This will reveal the reward section, from where you can claim the Dawn Stone.

Part 3: Which Pokemon Needs Dawn Stone to Evolve?

Once you have the Dawn Stone, you can evolve these Pokemon using it.

Male Kirlia Evolves into Gallade (Psychic/Fighting):

Kirlia, a Psychic-type Pokémon, is found throughout the Paldea region.

Where to Find Kirlia:

• South Province: Cortondo, Area Two
• East Province: Levincia, Area Three
• West Province: Porto Marinada
• North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Montenevera

But note that, only male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade when exposed to the Dawn Stone. An evolved Gallade is a formidable Psychic/Fighting type, known for its blade-like arms and chivalrous demeanor.

Of course, you can also find Gallade in the wild, though they are rare to encounter. You can search in mountainous regions, and eat the Sweet Herb Sandwich (to increase your odds of encountering Fighting-type Pokemon) in the hilly terrain.

Female Snorunt Evolves into Froslass (Ice/Ghost):

Snorunt, the adorable Snow Hat Pokémon, can also be found in specific areas of Paldea.

Where to Find Snorunt:

• North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain

Again, it is a gender-based evolution, given only female Snorunt can evolve into the haunting and elegant Froslass when exposed to the Dawn Stone. Froslass is a unique and powerful Ice/Ghost type, known for its high speed and special attack stats. Given while catching — Snorunt have a 50/50 chance of being male or female — you have a good chance of encountering a female Snorunt and evolving it into Froslass.

Bonus: How to Evolve Faster in Pokemon Go from Your Couch

While the methods discussed above have proven successful for many trainers in acquiring Dawn Stones, the most guaranteed way to obtain one is by registering your 270th Pokémon in the Pokédex. If you’re still a long way off from that milestone, you speed up the process using iWhere iPhone Location Changer.

With iWhere, you can instantly change your coordinates in Pokémon Go and explore any location quickly. iWhere significantly speeds up completing your Pokédex by allowing you to encounter various Pokémon and transfer them from Pokémon Go to Pokémon Violet. This helps you quickly reach 270th Pokemon to unlock the Dawn Stone reward.

Key Features:

• Multi-Stop Mode: Create a customized route with multiple stops, automating your journey across the region and maximizing encounters with diverse Pokémon species.
• Historical Routes: Revisit your favorite paths or discover new ones shared by other trainers, which is perfect for efficiently farming candy or completing research tasks.
• GPX Coordinates Import/Export: Plan your virtual adventure with precision by importing or exporting GPX files and also share routes with friends or the online community.
• Realistic Fluctuations: Mimic natural movement with subtle speed variations and pause

How to use iWhere iPhone Location Changer

Step 1: Open the iWhere iPhone Location Changer app on your computer (Windows or Mac) and hit the “Start” button.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer using its USB cable. Then, select movement “Multi-stop mode” as the preferred location faking mode.

• Once iWhere loads its map, select the “Destination” you want to teleport to and click “Use this Site” to confirm each spot.

Step 3: Adjust other important setting like movement speed. Then, click on “Start Move” to teleport to be selected regions.  

FAQs:

How to Evolve Pokemon with Dawn Stone?

• Open your bag from the in-game menu
• Navigate to the “Other Items” tab and locate the Dawn Stone
• Choose the eligible Pokémon you want to evolve (male Kirlia or female Snorunt)
• Select the “Use” option to apply the Dawn Stone and trigger the evolution

Where is the Dawn Stone in Pokemon Emerald and Platinum?

The most reliable way to get unlimited Dawn Stones in Pokémon Platinum is through the Pickup ability. For a detailed guide with screenshots on where to find Dawn Stones in Pokémon Platinum, you can refer to this wiki page:ttps://guidestrats.com/pokemon-platinum-dawn-stones/

Some Fixed Location in Pokemon Platinum for Dawn Stone:

Pokémon Platinum:

• Route 212: Located at the end of the swampy marshland area (usually as a hidden item).
• Mt. Coronet: Enter from the Oreburgh City side, then head southeast and surf across a pond.
• Route 225: But this is only accessible after completing the main story (post-game).

Note that, there are no fixed locations for Dawn Stones in Pokémon Emerald.

Which Pokémon require walking with the Let’s Go feature to evolve?

Pokemon Violet, like other series, requires you to walk a specific number of steps with them as your lead Pokemon before you can evolve them — the so-called “Let’s Go” evolution mechanic.

To evolve these Pokemon:

• Set the Pokemon as your lead in your party.
• Press the ‘R’ button to activate the ‘Let’s Go’ mode.
• Walk a certain number of steps with the Pokemon in the Let’s Go mode.
• Once you have walked the required distance, you can level up the Pokemon through battles or experience candies and trigger the evolution.

Here are some Pokemon which require a certain number of steps before you can evolve them:

• Pawmo + walking 1,000 steps = Pawmot
• Bramblin + walking 1,000 steps = Brambleghast
• Rellor + walking 1,000 steps = Rabsca

Conclusion

The hunt for Dawn Stones is challenging, but then again the rewards of evolving Kirlia and Snorunt and transforming them into powerful assets (Gallade and Froslass) are well worth the effort. Just follow the guide well and you will get a Dawn Stone via one of the methods for sure. Of course, the 270th Pokemon in your collection is the first step to focus on, but ensure to explore the other methods in the meantime. As mentioned, you can use iWhere to get close to the guaranteed Dawn Stone (by hitting the 270th mark) and also acquire valuable candy for evolving your existing team.