Armoured Evolutions

Armoured Evolutions is a temporary transformation affecting fully evolved Pokémon that was introduced in Generation XI. Armoured Evolved Pokémon are identified by having "Armoured" at the beginning of their name.

There are 62 species of Pokémon that are capable of Armoured Evolutions, and there are 66 different Armoured Evolutions.

History
1000 years ago, an empire based in the Selios Region desired to make their Pokémon stronger. As such, they developed the early prototypes of Armoured Evolutions. This helped them to expand their region. When the empire collapsed, Armoured Evolutions stayed but became less widespread and used. It was only when the basis of the Jorigu League did Armoured Evolutions seem appealing again.

In the Games
In order to Armour Evolve, the Pokémon needs to be holding the appropriate Pokémon Armour and the trainer must have a Strength Bracelet.

In Battle
During battle, a trainer can only Armour Evolve a single Pokémon once.

Effects
An Armoured Evolved Pokémon will have different base stats than their regular counterparts. Additionally, some will obtain a different ability and type.