Evolutions are one of the biggest upgrades in Anime Vanguards. A base unit can turn into a stronger form, unlock a new stage in an evolution chain, or become part of a special fusion route, so it helps to compare the result before spending rare materials.
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Transcendent Evolutions
True Shadow Monarch is the only Transcendent evolution. Evolve Song Jinwu and Igros through the Player Quest to unlock this form.
True Shadow Monarch
- Base unit
- Song Jinwu and Igros
- Result rarity
- Transcendent
- Evolution stage
- Advanced or fusion evolution
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Vanguard Evolutions
Vanguard evolutions are the top-end evolution results. These paths usually matter as long-term account goals because they lead into the rarest evolved forms or advanced fusion-style upgrades.
Alocard (Vampire King)
- Base unit
- Alocard
- Result rarity
- Vanguard
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Hellsing Arms x1, essences, and 30,000 Gold.
Song Jinwu and Igros
- Base unit
- Song Jinwu (Monarch)
- Result rarity
- Vanguard
- Evolution stage
- Advanced or fusion evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Elixir of Life.
Brolzi Super (Wrathful)
- Base unit
- Vogita Super (Awakened)
- Result rarity
- Vanguard
- Evolution stage
- Advanced or fusion evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Brolzi's Pelt x1, high essence quantities, and 50,000 Gold.
Savior (Moonless)
- Base unit
- Savior
- Result rarity
- Vanguard
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- -
Elastic Captain (Cog 5th)
- Base unit
- Elastic Captain (Pirate)
- Result rarity
- Vanguard
- Evolution stage
- Advanced or fusion evolution
- Material summary
- -
God Ascended (Anniversary)
- Base unit
- God (Standless)
- Result rarity
- Vanguard
- Evolution stage
- Advanced or fusion evolution
- Material summary
- Requires four Saint parts and 50,000 Gold.
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Secret Evolutions
Secret evolutions are rare chase routes. Some start from hard-to-get units or special quest items, so the important comparison is the base unit, the evolved result, and the material summary before committing resources.
Arin (Rumbling)
- Base unit
- Arin
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Basement Key.
Armored Mage (Requip)
- Base unit
- Armored Mage
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Guild Flag.
Astolfo (Rider of Black)
- Base unit
- Astolfo
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Rider's Blade.
Boo (Evil)
- Base unit
- Boo
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Mojon Essence.
Byeken (Ronin)
- Base unit
- Byeken
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Eyepatch.
Choy Jong En (Guild Leader)
- Base unit
- Choy Jong En
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Red Jewel.
Clatakiri (Mochi)
- Base unit
- Clatakiri
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Donut.
Smith John
- Base unit
- Delusional Boy
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Atomic Essence.
Demon Hybrid (Chainsaw)
- Base unit
- Demon Hybrid
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Chainsaw Dog.
Demon Leader (Control)
- Base unit
- Demon Leader
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Cup of Coffee.
Eizan (Aura)
- Base unit
- Eizan
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Prison Chair, Prison Chair.
Elastic Captain (Pirate)
- Base unit
- Elastic Captain
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Straw Hat.
Friran (Teacher)
- Base unit
- Friran
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Ring of Friendship.
GG (Possessed)
- Base unit
- GG
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Curse Ball.
Giant Queen (Founder)
- Base unit
- Giant Queen
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Ethereal Centipede.
God (Standless)
- Base unit
- God
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires God's Journal.
Gujo (Infinity)
- Base unit
- Gujo
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Six Eyes.
Igros (Elite Knight)
- Base unit
- Igros
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Blood-Red Armor.
Isdead (Romantic)
- Base unit
- Isdead
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Demon Chalice.
Sukono
- Base unit
- Itaduri
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Cursed Finger.
Leo (Fangs)
- Base unit
- Leo
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Spellbook of Fire, Sunshine.
Lfelt (Love)
- Base unit
- Lfelt
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Bullet.
Pink Villain (Celestial)
- Base unit
- Pink Villain
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Flamboyant Sunglasses.
Regnaw (Rage)
- Base unit
- Regnaw
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Snowflake, Silverite Sword.
Rogita (Super)
- Base unit
- Rogita
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Fused Jacket.
Roku (Super 3)
- Base unit
- Roku (Angel)
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Rotara Earring 2, Rotara Earring 1.
Saber (Black Tyrant)
- Base unit
- Saber (Alternate)
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Corrupted Visor.
Slime (King)
- Base unit
- Slime
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Anti-Magic Mask, Shamrock.
Soburo (Contract)
- Base unit
- Soburo
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Tome of Wisdom.
Sokora (Angra Mainyu)
- Base unit
- Sokora
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Tainted Ribbon.
The Falcon (Sacrifice)
- Base unit
- The Falcon
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Awakened King's Egg, King's Egg.
The Struggler (Rampage)
- Base unit
- The Struggler
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Dragonslayer.
Unstable (Psychosis)
- Base unit
- Unstable
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Dark Essence, Stress Ball.
Valentine (Love Train)
- Base unit
- Valentine
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Completed Holy Corpse.
World Destroyer (Old)
- Base unit
- World Destroyer
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Shake Fruit.
Yehowach (Almighty)
- Base unit
- Yehowach
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Essence of the Spirit King.
Yomomata (Captain)
- Base unit
- Yomomata
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- Requires Head Captain's Coat.
Deceiver (Monster)
- Base unit
- Deceiver
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- -
Diablo (Renacimiento)
- Base unit
- Diablo
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
- Material summary
- -
Teacher (Final Stand)
- Base unit
- Teacher
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Agony Shinobi (Force)
- Base unit
- Agony Shinobi
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Shinobi Sage (Friendship)
- Base unit
- Shinobi Sage
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Time Goddess (Crazed)
- Base unit
- Time Goddess
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Strongest Shinobi (Martial)
- Base unit
- Strongest Shinobi
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Bounty Hunter (King of Hell)
- Base unit
- Bounty Hunter
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Beast Pirate (Half-Dragon)
- Base unit
- Beast Pirate
- Result rarity
- Secret
- Evolution stage
- Direct evolution
Start with the evolved result
The evolved form is the goal, so compare the result rarity first. Transcendent evolutions sit above Vanguard. Vanguard evolutions are the biggest long-term targets, while Secret, Exclusive, and Mythic evolutions cover a mix of chase units, limited routes, support forms, and damage upgrades. The base unit still matters because some routes are direct, while others are later steps in a chain.
Compare material details
Some paths have exact requirements for a named quest item, essences, Gold, or takedowns. Others have only a signature item or a short route summary. Check the in-game evolve prompt before spending rare items.
Exclusive evolutions often come from special, limited, battle pass, quest, or event-style routes. Check availability before farming, because an Exclusive evolution can be useful even when its original unlock path is no longer simple.
Mythic evolutions make up the largest group of upgrade paths. Many are direct upgrades from popular Mythic units, so they are the main place to compare signature items, chain steps, and which evolved form fits your team plan.
FAQ
How many Anime Vanguards evolutions are listed?
Anime Vanguards has 176 listed evolution paths, including direct evolutions, later chain evolutions, and special fusion-style results.
Are evolution materials exact for every evolution?
No. Some evolutions have exact listed materials and Gold costs, while others show the signature material or a requirement summary. Always check the in-game evolve prompt before spending rare items.
What should I compare first before evolving a unit?
Start with the evolved result and result rarity, then check the base unit, evolution stage, material summary, and availability. That tells you whether the route is a direct upgrade, a later chain step, or a harder special path.
Do all Anime Vanguards units evolve?
No. Only specific units have listed evolution paths. Some units are base forms, some are evolved results, and some high-rarity units do not have an evolution route.
How are evolutions grouped by rarity?
The group follows the evolved unit's rarity. Transcendent sits above Vanguard, Secret, Exclusive, and Mythic, and a base unit can have a different rarity from its evolved form.
