The Stone Tablet Lets You Teach Moves to Pokémon That Learn Them Through Evolution Stones

The Stone Tablet in Cobblemon is an item that teaches moves to Pokémon when you use it on them. Specifically, it teaches the moves that a Pokémon would normally learn if it evolved using a stone — but without forcing the evolution itself. This means you can get the move benefit without changing your Pokémon's form or stats.

When you use a Stone Tablet on a compatible Pokémon, it checks what moves that Pokémon would gain from a stone evolution. If there are moves available, the Pokémon learns them when ready. The tablet itself is consumed in the process, so you use one tablet per Pokémon you want to teach.

Key Takeaways

  • The Stone Tablet teaches evolution moves to Pokémon without triggering the actual evolution.
  • You use the tablet by selecting it from your bag and choosing the Pokémon you want to teach.
  • The tablet only works on Pokémon that can evolve using stones, such as those that evolve with Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, Ice, or Moon Stones.
  • Each Stone Tablet is consumed after one use, so you need a new tablet for each Pokémon you want to teach.
  • This item is useful when you want to keep a Pokémon in its current form but still access moves from its evolved form.

Which Pokémon Can Use the Stone Tablet

The Stone Tablet works on any Pokémon that has a stone-based evolution available. This includes Pokémon that evolve with Fire Stones (like Vulpix or Growlithe), Water Stones (like Poliwag or Shellder), Thunder Stones (like Pikachu or Electabuzz), Leaf Stones (like Oddish or Gloom), Ice Stones (like Seel or Slowpoke), Moon Stones (like Nidorina or Clefairy), and Sun Stones (like Gloom or Helioptile).

The tablet will not work on Pokémon that evolve through other methods, such as leveling up, trading, friendship, or special conditions. If you try to use it on an incompatible Pokémon, nothing will happen and the tablet will not be consumed.

How to Use the Stone Tablet in Your Game

To use a Stone Tablet, open your bag and navigate to the section where you keep items. Select the Stone Tablet from your inventory. The game will then prompt you to choose a Pokémon from your party or storage to use it on. Select the Pokémon you want to teach the move to.

Once you confirm your choice, the tablet will be consumed and the Pokémon will learn the move or moves associated with its stone evolution. You will see a message confirming which move was learned. If the Pokémon already knows the move you are trying to teach, the tablet will still be consumed but the move will not be learned again.

Where to Find Stone Tablets

Stone Tablets are found in the world through various methods. You can obtain them by defeating trainers, finding them in chests or hidden locations, or purchasing them from shops in towns and cities. Some Pokémon may also drop them when defeated in battle, depending on the server or mod configuration you are playing on.

The exact locations and methods for obtaining Stone Tablets vary depending on which Cobblemon server or modpack you are playing. Check with your server's wiki or community resources for specific farming locations if you need multiple tablets.

Why You Might Want to Use a Stone Tablet Instead of Evolving

There are several reasons to use a Stone Tablet instead of letting your Pokémon evolve naturally. Some players prefer the appearance or stats of a Pokémon's pre-evolved form but still want access to the moves from the evolved form. Others may be building a team where a specific Pokémon's base form fits better than its evolution.

Stone Tablets also give you flexibility in team building. You can teach a move to a Pokémon without committing to an evolution, then decide later whether to evolve it or keep it as is. This is especially useful early in the game when you are still experimenting with your team composition.

Common Mistakes When Using Stone Tablets

One common mistake is using a Stone Tablet on a Pokémon that does not have a stone evolution. The tablet will not work, and you will waste it. Always check your Pokédex or a move guide before using a tablet to confirm the Pokémon is compatible.

Another mistake is forgetting that the tablet is consumed after one use. If you need to teach the same move to multiple Pokémon, you will need multiple tablets. Plan ahead and gather enough tablets before you start teaching moves to your team.

Players also sometimes use a Stone Tablet when they could have just evolved the Pokémon instead. If you are going to evolve the Pokémon anyway, save your tablets for Pokémon you want to keep in their current form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Stone Tablet on a Pokémon that has already evolved?

No, the Stone Tablet only works on Pokémon that can evolve using stones but have not evolved yet. Once a Pokémon has evolved, it cannot use a Stone Tablet to learn the moves it would have gained from that evolution.

What happens if my Pokémon already knows the move the Stone Tablet teaches?

The tablet will still be consumed, but the move will not be learned again. The Pokémon will not gain a duplicate move. Check what moves your Pokémon already knows before using a tablet.

Are Stone Tablets the same as evolution stones?

No, they are different items. Evolution stones (Fire Stone, Water Stone, etc.) cause a Pokémon to evolve when ready. Stone Tablets teach moves without triggering evolution. You cannot use an evolution stone as a substitute for a Stone Tablet.

Can I get a Stone Tablet back if I use it by mistake?

Once a Stone Tablet is used, it is consumed and gone. There is no way to undo the action or recover the tablet. Be careful when selecting which Pokémon to use it on.