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How evolution works in Montabi

Confirmed evolution concepts, plus the level, branch, and skill details still awaiting release-build checks.

Official Montabi gameplay screenshot for How evolution works in Montabi
Evolution presents a skill choice, making progression a deck decision as well as a stat upgrade. Official pre-release screenshot · Steam
Quick answer
  • Montabi evolve as they level up.
  • Evolution can grant new card abilities and tactical options.
  • Nintendo says a legendary ability is drafted each time a Montabi evolves.

What evolution changes

Official descriptions connect evolution with stronger forms, new card abilities, and expanded tactical choices. That makes evolution both a creature progression system and a deckbuilding decision.

Official Montabi screenshot showing creature information
Creature information and evolution research belong together.Official screenshot · Steam
Official Montabi screenshot showing cards and equipment
New abilities must still fit the wider loadout.Official screenshot · Steam

Still unverified

  • Exact levels or conditions
  • Whether every line branches
  • The complete ability draft pools
  • Whether evolution choices persist between runs
  • Full release roster and forms

Sources

First-party pages checked for this guide:

  1. Nintendo — Montabi product page
  2. Steam Community — official Montabi news