How to Evolve Monsters in Catch a Monster: Complete Evolution Guide

The Evolution System is one of the most powerful progression mechanics in Catch a Monster. By evolving monsters like Glazadon and Flaragon, you can unlock 3 different elemental forms (Fire, Water, Plant) with massively boosted stats. This guide covers everything you need to know about evolution materials, stone types, success rates, and which evolution path matches your playstyle.

What is Monster Evolution?

Evolution transforms your monsters into more powerful versions with:

• Higher base stats (HP, Attack, Defense)
• New elemental typing (Fire, Water, or Plant)
• Enhanced abilities and skill sets
• Visual transformations (Flaragaqua, Glazadon variants)

Currently, only 2 monsters can be evolved:

1. Glazadon (Ice Boss Monster)
2. Flaragon (Fire Boss Monster)

Both evolution paths offer 3 elemental choices depending on the stones you use.

Evolution Materials: What You Need

1. Stardust Shard (Required for All Evolutions)

How to Get Stardust Shards:

• Drop from ALL Boss Monsters (Mountusk, Flarecrest, Glazadon, Flaragon, ShadeKnight)
• Drop Rate: ~10-30% per boss kill
• Best Farming Spot: ShadeKnight (Neverland) - fastest respawn time
• Storage: Check your inventory under "Evolution Materials"

Pro Tip: Farm bosses during 2x Drop Rate events for maximum efficiency.

2. Elemental Gems (Fire, Water, Plant)

Gems determine your evolution's elemental type and success rate. There are 2 gem tiers:

Recommended Strategy:

• Always use Refined Gems to avoid wasting materials
• Save your Raw Gems for crafting Refined versions
• Never risk evolution with <50% success rate

3. Gem Crafting Recipe

To craft Refined Gems (higher success rate):

3x Raw Gem (same type) + 1x Stardust Shard = 1x Refined Gem 

Example:

• 3x Raw Fire Gem + 1x Stardust Shard = 1x Refined Fire Gem (75% success rate)

Evolution Recipes: Glazadon & Flaragon

Glazadon Evolution Recipe

Recommended Recipe (90% Success Rate):

3x Refined Ice Gem + 1x Water Gem = Glazadon (Ice/Water Type) 

Alternative Recipes:

• Fire Evolution: 3x Refined Fire Gem + 1x Stardust Shard
• Water Evolution: 3x Refined Water Gem + 1x Stardust Shard
• Plant Evolution: 3x Refined Plant Gem + 1x Stardust Shard

Flaragon Evolution Recipe

Recommended Recipe (Best Stats):

4x Refined Fire Gem = Flaragaqua (Enhanced Fire Type) 

Alternative Recipes:

• Water/Ice Evolution: 4x Refined Water Gem = Flaragaqua (Ice Variant)
• Plant Evolution: 4x Refined Plant Gem = Flaragaqua (Plant Variant)

Evolution Types: Fire vs Water vs Plant

Each evolution type has different stat distributions. Choose based on your playstyle:

🔥 Fire Evolution (Glass Cannon)

Best For: Speedrunning bosses, burst damage

• Pros: +50% Attack, highest DPS
• Cons: -30% HP, dies quickly in Spire
• Recommended For: Flaragon → Flaragaqua (Fire)

Use Case: Boss farming, time trials, early floors (1-30)

💧 Water Evolution (Tank)

Best For: Endless Spire, survivability

• Pros: +60% HP, +20% Defense
• Cons: -20% Attack, slower clear times
• Recommended For: Glazadon → Glacial Glazadon (Water)

Use Case: Spire floors 40+, solo grinding, PvP (if added)

🌱 Plant Evolution (Balanced)

Best For: All-around performance

• Pros: Balanced stats (+30% HP, +30% Attack)
• Cons: Not the best at anything
• Recommended For: New players unsure of their playstyle

Use Case: General progression, mid-game content

Evolution Type Comparison Table

Step-by-Step Evolution Process

Step 1: Farm Evolution Materials

1. Defeat ShadeKnight (Neverland) repeatedly for Stardust Shards
2. Collect Raw Gems from boss drops
3. Craft Refined Gems at the Evolution Station

Step 2: Access Evolution Menu

1. Open your Inventory
2. Navigate to Evolution tab
3. Select Glazadon or Flaragon

Step 3: Choose Your Evolution Path

1. Place Stardust Shards in the base slot
2. Add Elemental Gems (Fire/Water/Plant) to determine evolution type
3. Check Success Rate Percentage (aim for 75%+)

Step 4: Confirm Evolution

1. Click "Evolve Monster"
2. Watch the evolution animation
3. Success: Your monster transforms with new stats
4. Failure: Materials are consumed, monster stays the same

Warning: Failed evolutions permanently consume materials. Always use Refined Gems!

Evolution FAQ

Q: Can I evolve the same monster multiple times?

A: No. Each monster can only be evolved once. Choose your evolution type carefully.

Q: What happens if evolution fails?

A: You lose all materials used in the attempt. Your monster remains unchanged. This is why Refined Gems are crucial.

Q: How do I get Refined Ice Gems for Glazadon?

A: Farm Dreamtane (Neverland) or Frostpelt (Ice Island). They drop Raw Ice Gems. Craft 3x Raw into 1x Refined.

Q: Can I rank up evolved monsters (E→D→C→B→A→S)?

A: Yes! Evolved monsters can still be ranked up using duplicates in the Pet Center. Combine evolved copies to increase rank.

Q: Which evolution is best for Endless Spire?

A: Water Evolution (Tank build). Fire evolutions deal more damage but die too quickly on Floor 40+.

Q: Do evolution materials drop from all bosses?

A: Stardust Shards drop from all bosses. Specific Gems drop from bosses matching that element (e.g., Flarecrest drops Fire Gems).

Q: Is there a secret evolution?

A: Community rumors suggest using 4x Refined Fire Gem on Flaragon unlocks a secret "Flaragaqua Prime" form, but this is unconfirmed.

Best Evolution Strategies by Playstyle

🎯 For Boss Farmers

Evolve: Flaragon → Fire Evolution Reason: Highest DPS, fastest boss kills Trade-off: Low HP (not great for Spire)

🏆 For Spire Climbers

Evolve: Glazadon → Water Evolution Reason: Maximum survivability for Floor 50+ Trade-off: Slower damage (longer fights)

🆕 For New Players

Evolve: Either → Plant Evolution Reason: Balanced stats, no major weaknesses Trade-off: Not the best at anything specific

💎 For Collectors

Evolve: Both Glazadon AND Flaragon (different types) Reason: Experience all evolution forms Trade-off: Requires massive material farming

Evolution Material Farming Guide

Best Boss Farming Routes

Route 1: ShadeKnight Speed Farm (5min/cycle)

1. Teleport to Neverland
2. Fly to the deepest area (end of map)
3. Defeat ShadeKnight (30sec fight)
4. Collect Stardust Shard + Candy Canes
5. Server hop for instant respawn

Route 2: Multi-Boss Circuit (15min/cycle)

1. Mountusk (Ivory Tundra)
2. Flarecrest (Volcano Island)
3. Glazadon (Ice Island)
4. Flaragon (Fire Temple)
5. ShadeKnight (Neverland)

Expected Materials per Hour:

• Stardust Shards: 8-12
• Raw Gems: 15-25
• Refined Gems (crafted): 3-5

Related Guides

Looking for more help with progression? Check out these guides:

• Dragon Evolution Guide - Evolve Dragon mount into Fire Dragon or Necro Dragon
• ShadeKnight Boss Guide - Farm the fastest boss for evolution materials
• Rudolphin Flying Mount Guide - Get the Christmas event flying mount
• Christmas Event Guide - Earn Candy Canes and event rewards
• Auto-Sell Guide - Optimize your farming efficiency

Video Tutorial

Watch this complete evolution tutorial covering Glazadon, Flaragon, ShadeKnight, and Rudolphin:

Good luck with your evolutions! Always use Refined Gems to avoid wasting hours of farming.