Like all previous games which were a start of a new Generation, Pokémon X & Y introduce new and alternative methods for evolving many Pokémon. These evolutionary methods both enhance upon and even duplicate previous methods.
Level Up & More
Previously being included with several past instances such as Mantyke into Mantine, there are several new level up Pokémon methods. These involve the Pokémon being at a certain level and then you having to do a specific thing in order to evolve it.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #674 |  |
Pancham | Level 32 with a Dark-type in your party | #675 |  |
Pangoro |
| #686 |  |
Inkay | Level 30, rotate the 3DS upside-down upon level up | #687 |  |
Malamar |
| #696 |  |
Tyrunt | Level 39 at Daytime | #697 |  |
Tyrantrum |
| #698 |  |
Amaura | Level 39 at Night | #699 |  |
Aurorus |
| #133 |  |
Eevee | Level up having taught it a Fairy-type move + 2 Heart bond in Pokémon Amie | #700 |  |
Sylveon |
| #705 |  |
Sliggoo | Level 50 when raining | #706 |  |
Goodra |
Trade with Items
Although having to trade Pokémon holding items is nothing new, Pokémon X & Y introduce new items to evolve various Pokémon.
| Base No. | Pic | Base Name | Method | Final No. | Pic | Final Name |
| #682 |  |
Spritzee | Trade with Sachet Attached | #683 |  |
Aromatisse |
| #684 |  |
Swirlix | Trade with Whipped Dream Attached | #685 |  |
Slurpuff |