In Scarlet & Violet, players should expect a difficult time trying to evolve the following Pokemon.
Since the introduction of Red and Blue in 1996, a lot has changed in the Pokemon series. Every new generation of games introduces new Pokemon and mechanics, and Scarlet and Violet are no exception.
Even evolution, one of the series’ central mechanics, has been altered. It is how Pokemon gain new forms and strength, making it an important element of the adventure. Pokemon could previously only evolve via levelling up, utilising evolution goods, or trade. However, several of the newest Pokemon have considerably more difficult evolution procedures, and obtaining some of the game’s toughest creatures has become a struggle in and of itself.
Sliggoo
The Goodra line was first featured in Pokemon X and Y. When levelled up past level 50 in the rain, the mighty Goodra evolves from Sliggoo. This line reappears in Scarlet and Violet, but the change in location has hampered their evolution.
Whereas routes in Kalos and other regions are frequently covered in rain, Paldea’s wide environment has a more random possibility of receiving rain, potentially making evolving Sliggoo a time-consuming endeavour for unfortunate trainers, especially since level 50 is already a fairly high evolution requirement.
Primape
Mankey and Primape have been around since the beginning of the Pokemon franchise, being members of the original 151 Pokemon. Scarlet and Violet have given them a new evolution in the form of Annihilape, a fighting/ghost Pokemon that is arguably one of the greatest in the game.
Before levelling up, a Primape must perform the new move “Rage Fist” 20 times in battle. Primape learns rage fist at level 35, hence the least level at which it can evolve is 36. Because Rage Fist possesses just 10pp, the technique will necessitate at least one trip to the Pokemon Centre or some pp restoring goods.
Finizen
Finizen is a unique new Pokemon in terms of both its evolution mechanism and what it evolves into. Palafin, its evolution, is nearly identical to it, with the exception of a heart on its chest. However, when switched out and back in during a fight, it has the ability to shift into a considerably more powerful version.
Scarlet and Violet’s multiplayer system plays a role in Finizen’s growth. It will only evolve after reaching level 38 and if another player is present in the world. This means that two players must play together in order for either of them to evolve their Finizen. This is quite simple with friends, but without anyone to play with or an online connection, Palafin is simply unreachable.
Pawmo/Bramblin/Rellor
Scarlet and Violet have devised a few new evolution methods, one of which is used to transform Pawmo into Pawmot, Bramblin into Brambleghast, and Rellor into Rabsca. Trainers must use the game’s new “Let’s Go” function to evolve these Pokemon, which allows Pokemon to be released out into the world to attack wild Pokemon or follow the trainer.
After releasing the Pokemon, walk with it for 1000 steps without allowing it to return to its ball, and then level it up. This can be difficult because the Pokemon cannot keep up with the trainer’s running speed. Because there are 200 stairs in total, the optimal technique is to go up and down the Academy steps 5 times. Still, evolving one Pokemon takes a long time.
Charcadet
Armorouge and Ceruledge are two of the most exciting new Pokemon introduced in Scarlet and Violet. They both have impressive stats and powerful signature moves that make them highly dangerous. They both evolve from Charcadet, with the item required for each evolution being unique to Scarlet or Violet.
These are the Scarlet Auspicious Armour and Violet Malicious Armour. Both must be gained from an NPC in Zapapico, who will exchange them for 10 Scarlet Bronzor Fragments and 10 Violet Sinistea Chips. This will require careful cultivation of Bronzor and Sinistea, which could take some time.
Bisharp
Pawniard and Bisharp were debuted in Black and White, and they have always been decent Pokemon. Scarlet and Violet, on the other hand, acquired a new evolution in the shape of Kingambit, who has become one of the game’s toughest Pokemon, making it well worth its peculiar way of evolution.
To evolve a Bisharp, it must first beat three special wild Bisharp and then level up. These Bisharp are found in the wild, surrounded by Pawniard. Any Bisharp standing alone will not function. The greatest spot to find them is in North Province Area 2, although they can take a while to spawn, making this one of Drift Boss game’s more convoluted evolution processes.
Gimmighoul
Gimmighoul is a one-of-a-kind Pokemon that appears in a variety of ways throughout the game. In its roaming form, it is frequently seen standing on rocks or signposts across the open area. Meanwhile, its chest form can be seen on the tops of many structures across Paldea.
All of these overworld Gimmighoul will be needed to transform Gimmighoul into the extremely powerful Gholdengo. Interacting with roving Gimmighoul awards 1-200 Gimmighoul coins, while defeating/capturing the chest form awards 10-777 coins. A Gimmighoul can only evolve after collecting 999 coins, making it the most difficult Pokemon to evolve in the franchise.
