Evolution
Evolution is the biggest single power jump for a unit in Anime Expeditions — it unlocks a passive and a stronger evolved form. Here is how it works and what each carry needs.
Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
How evolution works
Evolutions happen at the Evolve area. Each evolvable unit has a Unit Quest that requires specific materials. Some materials come from Crafting Sprites; others are unit-exclusive gear dropped by specific story maps or Mastery stages. Shops do not sell these unit-specific materials — you complete the Unit Quest to obtain them. Finishing the quest evolves the unit and unlocks a passive.
The Sprite crafting chain
Sprites are the crafting base for evolution and gear:
- Grey Sprite — the base material from Story and Challenges.
- Colored Sprites (Yellow / Red / Purple / Pink / Green / Blue) — crafted from 5 Grey Sprites each; drop from Challenges.
- Rainbow Sprite — for high-tier evolutions; crafted from 30 Grey Sprites or from Daily/Weekly Challenges.
Per-unit evolution requirements
| Unit (base → evolved) | Material |
|---|---|
| Shadow → Shadow (Divine) | Secret evolution requirement |
| 8th Sword → 8th Sword (Berserk) | Secret evolution requirement |
| Cursed Student → True Love | Student ID |
| Elf Mage → Unleashed | Cosmic Magic |
| Flame Emperor → Reincarnate | Burning Fruit |
| String Demon → Awakened | Joker of the Nonsensical Pirates |
ℹ️ Map drops
Unit-exclusive gear comes from specific maps — for example, the Promise Ring (Cursed Student) drops in School Grounds, and Burning Fruit (Flame Emperor) is a Unit Quest material. See each map page for its full drop table.