How to Get a Leaf Stone in Pokémon Violet
To get a Leaf Stone in Pokémon Violet, you need to rerun the Sunflora Hide and Seek minigame in Cortondo after obtaining the Cortondo Gym Badge and successfully find 10 Sunflora.
Obtaining a Leaf Stone in Pokémon Violet
The Leaf Stone, often referred to by players as a "grass stone," is a crucial evolutionary item in Pokémon Violet that allows certain Grass-type Pokémon to evolve. Fortunately, obtaining this item is a straightforward process tied to the game's story progression in the Paldea region.
The Sunflora Hide and Seek Rerun
The primary method for acquiring a Leaf Stone involves participating in a special minigame rerun in the town of Cortondo. This opportunity becomes available after you have progressed sufficiently in your journey. For more general information on Leaf Stones and their uses, you can refer to resources like Bulbapedia's Leaf Stone page.
Prerequisites for the Minigame
Before you can rerun the Sunflora Hide and Seek challenge, you must meet a specific in-game requirement:
- Defeat Gym Leader Katy and Earn the Cortondo Gym Badge: Your first step is to challenge and defeat Katy, the Bug-type Gym Leader of Cortondo. Upon victory, you will receive the Cortondo Gym Badge. This action also clears the initial Cortondo Gym Battle. You can find more details about the Cortondo Gym and its leader on dedicated Pokémon wikis.
Steps to Get Your Leaf Stone
Once the prerequisites are met, follow these steps to secure your Leaf Stone:
- Clear Cortondo's Gym Battle: Ensure you have already defeated Katy and obtained her Gym Badge. This unlocks the minigame for reruns.
- Rerun Sunflora Hide and Seek: Head back to Cortondo. The Sunflora Hide and Seek minigame, which you might have played during your initial visit, will now be available for a rerun.
- Find 10 Sunflora: Engage in the minigame and successfully locate 10 Sunflora hidden throughout Cortondo. These cheerful Pokémon are known for blending into their surroundings.
- Claim Your Reward: Upon successfully finding all 10 Sunflora, you will be rewarded with a precious Leaf Stone.
Summary of the Process
| Action | Requirement | Reward/Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Defeat Gym Leader Katy | N/A (Part of main story progression) | Cortondo Gym Badge |
| Clear Cortondo's Gym Battle | Defeat Katy | Unlocks minigame |
| Rerun Sunflora Hide and Seek | Cortondo Gym Badge obtained | Access to minigame |
| Find 10 Sunflora | Participate in rerun | Leaf Stone |
Uses of a Leaf Stone
A Leaf Stone is primarily used to evolve specific Grass-type Pokémon. Some popular Pokémon that evolve with a Leaf Stone include:
- Weepinbell into Victreebel
- Exeggcute into Exeggutor
- Nuzleaf into Shiftry
- Gloom into Vileplume
- Pansage into Simisage
- Eevee into Leafeon (though Leafeon also has an alternate evolution method)
By following these steps, you can easily obtain a Leaf Stone and enhance your team with powerful evolved Pokémon in Pokémon Violet.
