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Anime Expeditions Evolution Guide

Review documented evolution materials, evolved forms, kit changes, and editorial investment verdicts for the launch roster.

Updated 2026-07-20 · Verified 2026-07-20 · Game Release Update 0

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipes (updated July 19, 2026), Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index

Before evolving a Unit

Check the live evolution panel before spending Gold or limited materials. A quantity is displayed only when the cited recipe provides one.

Recipe details and kit changes are source summaries. Investment verdicts are site analysis and should be weighed against your current roster.

Documented Evolutions

Shadow evolution

Base Unit: Shadow

Evolved form: Shadow (Divine)

Materials

  • Gold × 10,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Red Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Blue Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Green Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 3

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • The documented evolved kit includes Shadow Realm, which rewinds enemies and buffs Magical allies temporarily.
  • The evolved kit adds several spirit summons that contribute damage and control.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: a top evolution target only after obtaining the rare base Unit; the recipe is expensive but the evolved kit is team-defining.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index, Pro Game Guides editorial tier analysis

Puppet evolution

Base Unit: Puppet

Evolved form: Puppet (Telekinetic)

Materials

  • Gold × 5,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Puppet Heart × 1

    Earned from the A Puppet's Heart trial in Fairy King Forest Story

  • Pink Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Purple Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 1

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • The evolved kit documents Puppet Mark, which increases incoming damage to the strongest marked enemy.
  • Complete Control adds a short enemy rewind, while the equipment passive can create a Doll blocker.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: an excellent first support evolution for accounts that need boss amplification and emergency lane control.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe and item source, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index

Cursed Student evolution

Base Unit: Cursed Student

Evolved form: Cursed Student (True Love)

Materials

  • Gold × 5,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Student ID × 1

    Dropped by the Love & Loss trial in School Grounds Story

  • Blue Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Purple Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 1

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • The evolved kit documents Cursed Mimicry, which copies a nearby ally's attack on a regular cycle.
  • Its exclusive equipment passive can create Bat Spirits after enough Bleed stacks are applied nearby.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: a high-priority damage evolution when the team can place it beside a strong carry and support the copied-attack loop.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe and item source, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index

Flame Emperor evolution

Base Unit: Flame Emperor

Evolved form: Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)

Materials

  • Gold × 5,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Burning Fruit × 1

    Unit-specific item required by the cited evolution recipe

  • Red Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Yellow Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 1

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • Wildfire spreads newly applied Burn to nearby enemies that are not already burning.
  • Wall of Fire can be placed across a path to apply Burn to enemies that cross it.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: one of the safest early Mythic evolutions because it improves wave clear and enables Burn-dependent teammates.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index, Pro Game Guides editorial Burn-team analysis

Elf Mage evolution

Base Unit: Elf Mage

Evolved form: Elf Mage (Unleashed)

Materials

  • Gold × 5,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Cosmic Magic × 1

    Unit-specific item required by the cited evolution recipe

  • Blue Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Purple Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 1

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • The evolved Arcane Spell cycle adds line, circle, and full-area follow-up attacks at charge thresholds.
  • Overcharge improves later Arcane Spell cycles after repeated charge resets during the stage.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: a practical AoE evolution for progression teams, particularly when longer stages allow repeated charge cycles.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index

Salmon Sorcerer evolution

Base Unit: Salmon Sorcerer

Evolved form: Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)

Materials

  • Gold × 5,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Salmon × 1

    Unit-specific item required by the cited evolution recipe

  • Green Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Blue Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 1

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • Crumble Away applies Slow through the upgrade path.
  • Plummet adds a short Stagger when enemies enter the inner portion of the evolved Unit's range.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: a valuable support evolution for Challenges and Raids because its control improves every carry sharing the kill zone.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index

String Demon evolution

Base Unit: String Demon

Evolved form: String Demon (Awakened)

Materials

  • Gold × 5,000

    General currency cost shown in the cited evolution recipe

  • Joker of the Nonsensical Pirates × 1

    Unlocked by the Strings of Captivity trial in Rose Kingdom Story

  • Yellow Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Pink Sprite × 20

    Colored Sprite required by the evolution recipe

  • Rainbow Sprite × 1

    Rainbow Sprite required by the evolution recipe

Documented changes

  • Cocoon of Carnage periodically traps enemies and can trigger bonus damage if allies break the Cocoon in time.
  • String Sync links nearby allies and can trigger follow-up attacks from those linked Units.

Investment verdict

Editorial verdict: evolve after assembling a fast, overlapping team; slower squads cannot consistently realize the Cocoon and String Sync ceiling.

Verified 2026-07-20

Sources: Pro Game Guides evolution recipe and item source, Pro Game Guides evolved-form ability index

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