Evolution is a game mechanic in DragonVale that allows a player to evolve a certain unique dragon into another unique dragon if certain conditions are met.
Evolution was introduced on October 12, 2018 via the addition of the Corrupticorn, Porcelain and Wrath dragons.
Most dragons currently require 
100 to evolve from their base dragon form into their evolved dragon form outside of events which include them.
- During an event which includes the base dragon and evolved dragon, it may be possible to evolve the base dragon with that event's event currency.
The evolution requirements for the Dracomancy Dragons sequentially cost 200, 250, and 1,900.
Evolved dragons keep the same level as the base dragon it was evolved from post evolution.
Evolution does not change a base dragon's state of being a twin dragon or remove/add traits from the base dragon.
- If the base dragon is a twin dragon, then the evolved dragon will be a twin dragon.
- If the base dragon has a trait, then the evolved dragon will have the trait.
Evolution Conditions[]
There are three main methods of evolution. Different dragons need different conditions to evolve.
Ornament Evolution[]
Some dragons require the presence of a collection of ten differently-colored ornaments in the player's park to evolve.
Food Evolution[]
Some dragons require certain food to be grown, but not harvested, in their park, alongside a specific decoration. These dragons may also require the presence of one or more other specific dragons in the same habitat to evolve.
Ghostly Evolution[]
Some dragons require an Effigy decoration to be placed in the player's park before they can evolve.
Other Evolutions[]
Some evolution dragons require the presence of a single affiliated decoration which is neither an effigy nor a planter.
Dragons Capable of Evolution[]
During events which feature a base dragon and its possible evolution, the evolution cost may use event currency instead of gems.
| Base Dragon | Possible Evolutions | Evolution Requirement | Non-Event Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Chromacorn Dragon |
Corrupticorn Dragon |
10 Flames of Corruption |
100
|
Love Dragon |
Wrath Dragon |
10 Tendrils of Wrath |
100
|
Bone Dragon |
Porcelain Dragon |
10 Ornaments of Porcelain |
100
|
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Avarice Dragon |
10 Poinsettia |
100
|
Burglehoo Dragon |
10 Presents |
100
| |
Gulletail Dragon |
10 Stockings |
100
| |
Jadice Dragon |
10 Arc Lamps |
100
| |
Lokilure Dragon |
10 Feathers |
100
| |
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Libretto Dragon |
10 Tuplets |
100
|
Nibwhip Dragon |
10 Cocoa Mugs |
100
| |
Saccharine Dragon |
10 Gumdrops |
100
| |
Sugarplum Dragon |
10 Flutter Fruit |
100
| |
Trepak Dragon |
10 Nutcrackers |
100
| |
Stoneshell Dragon |
Minchi Dragon |
10 Shells |
100
|
Third Monolith Dragon |
Hedera Dragon |
10 Ivy Leaves |
100
|
Fourth Monolith Dragon |
Glyph Dragon |
10 Wooden Idols |
100
|
Sixth Monolith Dragon |
Pixie Dragon |
10 Roses |
100
|
Scout Dragon |
Umbra Dragon |
10 Tents |
100
|
Mesmer Dragon |
Mesmerus Dragon |
10 Idol of Hypnosis |
100
|
During events which feature a base dragon and its possible evolution, the evolution cost may use event currency instead of gems.
| Base Dragon | Possible Evolutions | Evolution Requirement | Non-Event Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Earth Dragon |
 |
1 Effigy of the Ground |
100
|
Fire Dragon |
Ghostly Fire Dragon |
1 Effigy of the Flame |
100
|
Plant Dragon |
Ghostly Plant Dragon |
1 Effigy of the Leaf |
100
|
Cold Dragon |
Ghostly Cold Dragon |
1 Effigy of the Frost |
100
|
During events which feature a base dragon and its possible evolution, the evolution cost may use event currency instead of gems.
| Base Dragon | Possible Evolutions | Evolution Requirement | Non-Event Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berry Dragon Level 18 With Any Rift Trait  |
Aubergine Dragon |
   |
100
| ||
Sprout Dragon Level 20 |
Bloatato Dragon |
  |
100
| ||
Leaf Dragon Level 20 |
Curlyleaf Dragon |
  |
100
| ||
Seed Dragon Level 20 |
Karroot Dragon |
  Curlyleaf and Bloatato Dragons
|
100
| ||
Vidalia Dragon |
  Curlyleaf and Bloatato Dragons
|
100
|
During events which feature a base dragon and its possible evolution, the evolution cost may use event currency instead of gems.
| Base Dragon | Possible Evolutions | Evolution Requirement | Non-Event Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Lovey Dragon |
Loveydovey Dragon |
1 Love Potion |
100
|
Dracomancy Dragon 1 |
Dracomancy Dragon 2 |
1 Ominous Digsite Upgrade 2 or Higher  |
200
|
| Dracomancy Dragon 2 |
Dracomancy Dragon 3 |
1 Ominous Digsite Upgrade 3 or Higher  |
250
|
| Dracomancy Dragon 3 |
Dracomancy Dragon 4 |
1 Ominous Digsite Upgrade 5  |
1,900
|
Liveloch Dragon |
Lavaloch Dragon |
1 Volcano |
50
|
Quadruple Leap Year Dragon |
Aquadruple Leap Year Dragon |
1 Rainbow Fountain |
900
|
Non-Event Evolution Messages[]
| Non-Event Evolution Message Gallery View |
|---|
|
Ornament Evolutions  Corrupticorn Dragon  Wrath Dragon  Porcelain Dragon  Minchi Dragon  Hedera Dragon  Glyph Dragon  Pixie Dragon  Umbra Dragon  Mesmerus Dragon Ornament Coal Evolutions  Avarice Dragon  Burglehoo Dragon  Gulletail Dragon  Jadice Dragon  Lokilure Dragon Ornament Gift Evolutions  Libretto Dragon  Nibwhip Dragon  Saccharine Dragon  Sugarplum Dragon  Trepak Dragon Effigy Evolutions  Ghostly Earth Dragon  Ghostly Fire Dragon  Ghostly Plant Dragon  Ghostly Cold Dragon Planter Evolutions  Aubergine Dragon  Bloatato Dragon  Curlyleaf Dragon  Karroot Dragon  Vidalia Dragon Other Evolutions  Loveydovey Dragon  Dracomancy 2  Dracomancy 3  Dracomancy 4 Lavaloch Dragon Planter Evolution Requirements Not Met  Aubergine Dragon Requirements Not Met  Bloatato Dragon Requirements Not Met  Curlyleaf Dragon Requirements Not Met  Karroot Dragon Requirements Not Met  Vidalia Dragon Requirements Not Met |
| Ornament Evolutions
|
Effigy Evolutions
|
| Planter Evolutions
|
Other Evolutions |
| Planter Evolution Requirements Not Met |
Notes[]
- On November 27, 2024, the Dracomancy Dragon evolutions became the first dragon evolution to cost more than
100. - On December 5, 2024, shortly before daily reset and the start of the Warmth of Winter event, the Lavaloch Dragon became available to evolve from the Liveloch Dragon for 50.
- During the Warmth of Winter event, it was unknown what the evolution gem cost would be after the event.
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