Having existed since the first generation of games, the Fire Stone mostly evolves Pokemon that are Fire-type and part of the first 151. In Sword and Shield, all the evolution stones are easy to find and can be collected infinitely thanks to the Digging Duo and the stone monument at Lake Outrage.

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All the evolution stones evolve between four to six Pokemon. That is very little compared to the 898 total out there since Sword and Shield's release. While the stones can easily be found in the latest titles, the Pokemon a Fire Stone evolves may be more of a challenge to locate. It is good to know that there are even some of those Pokemon are not available in the Sword and Shield games.

There are only four Pokemon that can use a Fire Stone, and three out of the four of them are from the first generation.

Updated on August 23rd, 2021, by Allison Stalberg: With new Pokemon games coming, Sword and Shield fans are scrambling to get everything in the game done. This means completing the Pokedex, completing the DLCs, and perhaps even making their own team of shinies. Fans have until just January of next year to buy Pokemon Legends, so the clock is ticking.

To complete a Pokedex, players must find and use Fire Stones for certain Pokemon to evolve. Sword is Shield is a more merciful game compared to previous ones in terms of finding stones. This is because there are now way more Pokemon to be worried about.

Where To Find Fire Stones

• They can sometimes be dug up from the Digging Duo.
• Sometimes, one will appear on the other side of the Lake of Outrage behind one of the large stones.
• A specific location where one is found is to the right of Motostoke in the Wild Area. Cross the bridge and on the left in the corner of a brick wall is a Fire Stone.

Eevee To Flareon

Eevee is a first-generation fan favorite due to its adorable design and its ability to evolve into seven different types. Of course, one of those types if Fire. Eevee can become a Flareon through a Fire Stone. It is pretty simple compared to later evolutions like Syvleon, Umbreon, and Espeon. Many players also love Flareon due to its fluffy design.

Pokedex Info On Flareon

• Type: Fire
• Generation Introduced: Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow
• Base Stats: Highest in Attack and lowest in Defense.
• Interesting Fact: Out of all the Eevee evolutions, Flareon has the highest base Attack stat.

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Where to Catch Eevee And Flareon

While Eevee evolutions can be hunted down in the wild late game, Sword and Shield does have a place where wild Eevee roam pretty early on. These wild Eevee can be found in the golden fields of Route 4. Players should be patient though, as their spawn rate is a little low compared to the other wild Pokemon in that area. You may find a ton of Galarian Meowth, Yampers, and Pumpkaboos before finding your first Eevee.

For those that want to wait and catch a Flareon, one can be sometimes be found over-world at the Lack of Outrage when the weather is Intense Sun.

Growlithe To Arcanine

Another first-generation Pokemon that evolves with a Fire Stone is the first dog-inspired Pokemon, Growlithe. Later puppy Pokemon include Yamper, Rockruff, and Lillipup. However, Growlithe's evolution has always been a favorite that stands out above other dogs due to its sheer size and power.

Pokedex Info On Arcanine

Type: Fire

Generation Introduced: Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow

Base Stats: Highest stats are Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. The lowest is Defense and Special Defense.

Interesting Fact: In the Red and Blue beta, Arcanine was called "Blaze."

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How To Catch A Growlithe And Arcanine

In Sword and Shield, Growlithe can actually be found in many locations. These places include the Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Route 3, the Dusty Bowl, and Hammerlocke Hills. Nearly all locations require for the weather to have Intense Sun. For the highest spawn rate, players should look for Growlithe at the Rolling Fields during Intense Sun. To get them at their highest wild level (in their 40s), the Dusty Bowl during intense sun is the place to look.

While Arcanine is obtainable in both games, actually catching one is Shield Exclusive. One can sometimes spawn at the Lake of Outrage during Intense Sun. For Sword players, they will need to evolve one from a Growlithe.

Vulpix To Ninetails

Vulpix is a parallel to Growlithe. Like Growlithe, it is a pure Fire-type that evolves with a Fire Stone but it also was exclusive to games without Growlithe and vice versa. In the Sun and Moon generation, it got the Alolan region varient that is Ice and Fairy-type. That variant does not evolve with a Fire Stone, but with an Ice Stone.

Pokedex Info On Ninetails

• Type: Fire
• Generation Introduced: Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow
• Base Stats: Strongest in Special Defense and Speed, weakest in HP and Attack.
• Interesting Fact: Its believed that Ninetails can learn some Ghost-type moves because its design is based on the mythical Japanese kitsune, which are known to have spirit-forms in Shinto legends.

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How To Catch Vulpix And Ninetails

Luckily for Sword and Shield players, Vulpix and Growlithe are no longer exclusive in opposing titles. Like Growlithe, Vulpix can be caught in a ton of locations. These places include the Rolling Fields, Dappled Grave, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Route 3, the Dusty Bowl, and Hammerlocke Hills. That's right, all the same locations as Growlithe! Also in the exact same manner, Vulpix spawns are during intense sun and are best caught in the Rolling Fields. There is also a special way to catch a Vulpix via the gym challenge at Motostoke. That is a sure way to get a Vulpix. If the player defeats that Vulpix by accident, their chance is lost unless they reload. Of course, there are also those in the wild but that can take some more effort.

Catching a Ninetails in the wild is Sword Exclusive. Like Arcanine, one can sometimes be found around the Lake of Outrage during Intense Sun.

Pansear To Simisear

One of the elemental monkeys introduced in Black and White, along with Panpour and Pansage, Pansear is the Fire-type that needs a Fire Stone to evolves into Simisear. They were easy to catch in Black and White, because one would begiven for free and its element would depend on what starter the player chose at the beginning of the game.

Pokedex Info On Simisear

• Type: Fire
• Generation Introduced: Black and White
• Base Stats: Strongest in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. Weakest in Defense and Special Defense.
• Interesting Fact: It shares its category with Fletchinder as the "Ember Pokemon."

Pansear, along with its other types, are not available in Sword and Shield. They are among the collection of Pokemon that were cut from the Pokedex and did not make a return in any of the DLC expansions. Most fans have theorized that these monkeys didn't make the cut because they were not popular. While some players may have a Pansear in their Pokemon Home, they will have to wait for future games to transfer it and its monkey counterparts. On the bright side, that is one less Fire Stone to worry about.

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