Ethan Dobbs
Pokémon Expert
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How to Evolve Riolu
How do you find and evolve Riolu? This Pokémon is very rare and is difficult to find if you don't know where to look. The method varies depending on which Pokémon game you are playing. Evolving Riolu will give you Luca...
How to Obtain Legendary Pokémon in Emerald: Groudon, Kyogre & More
A full list of Legendaries and how to find them in EmeraldLegendaries are rare, one-of-a-kind Pokémon that can be caught toward the end of a Pokémon game. While Pokémon Emerald is best known for its Legendary trio of ...
How to
Evolve Eevee Into Sylveon
With the introduction of the new Fairy type in Pokémon X and Y, Eevee has received a brand new evolutionary form, Sylveon. Sylveon is a Fairy-type evolution of Eevee with fairly high stats for Special Defense. The metho...
How to Evolve Scyther into Scizor & Kleavor
Take your Pokémon team to the next level with this powerful evolutionYou’ve got your sights set on Scizor—and why wouldn’t you? Whether you’re trying to fill out your Pokédex or flesh out your team, this iconic...
How to
Evolve Magneton
Magneton evolves into Magnezone when it gains a new level at specific locations in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. The location you need to visit depends on...
How to
Evolve Pichu
Pichu is the unevolved version of Pikachu, and was introduced in the Generation II Pokémon games. Unlike most Pokémon, Pichu doesn't evolve based on its level. Instead, Pichu will evolve when its Friendship rating has ...
How to
Evolve Machoke
Machoke can be evolved into Machamp when it is traded to another player. This means that you'll need to find someone that has the same system and Generation of game as you so that you can trade with them.. 12 July 2023. ...
How to Evolve Gengar in Pokémon FireRed
A guide to trading a Haunter to get a Gengar Gengar is a unique Pokémon in that it is one of few “trade evolution” Pokémon. This means that, in order to obtain a Gengar, a Haunter must be traded between Trainers. O...
How to
Catch Arceus
Arceus is one of the rarest Pokémon in the series, as it has only been made available through special events. In order to get one now, you'll have to either trade someone for it, or use cheat codes to gain access to the...
How to
Cancel an Evolution in a Pokémon Game
In the Pokémon series of games, most Pokémon will evolve when they reach a certain level or special conditions are met. This is usually a good thing — the evolved forms of Pokémon almost always have higher stats...
How to
Get Shedinja
Shedinja is a mysterious Pokémon that floats motionless in the air with a halo on its head. It only has 1 HP, but cannot be hit by the majority of attacks in the game. Obtaining a Shedinja requires evolving a Nincada an...
How to Find & Evolve Honedge into Doublade & Aegislash
A guide to Honedge’s evolution & location Honedge was introduced in the sixth generation of Pokémon games (X/Y and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) as a steel and ghost-type Pokémon that takes the shape of a sword. Whether...
How to Get More Free Pokeballs in Pokemon Go for Beginners
There are plenty of easy ways to get more Poké Balls in Pokémon GO. The game offers free and paid options to obtain them. Some methods, like the daily free box, rely on chance, while others, such as walking rewards, ar...
How to
Catch Mesprit in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Mesprit roams throughout Sinnoh, making it difficult to track down. Trying to follow it around Sinnoh will be a fruitless endeavor, but you can use a trick to make it appear in your location fairly quickly. Once you enco...
How to
Evolve Gligar
Gligar, a bat-type Pokémon, was introduced in the second generation of the game and was the 207th in the series. Gligar is characterized by having a purple body, two long pointy ears, and two large pincers. Gligar evolv...
How to
Catch Pikachu in Pokémon GO
Pikachu is arguably the most recognizable Pokémon to date, so it's no wonder Pokémon trainers want a Pikachu for their Pokémon GO team. Luckily, Pokémon trainers have the opportunity to expose a secret in Pokémon GO...
How to Evolve Chansey into Blissey
Transform your lovable Chansey into Blissey in any Pokémon gameChansey is an iconic Normal-Type Pokémon that’s been around since Generation I. In most games, Chansey can evolve into Blissey if you level her up while ...
How to
Evolve Gabite
Gabite will evolve into Garchomp when it reaches Level 48. There are several ways you can speed up the leveling process so that you can get your Garchomp. Once you reach the evolution level, you may want to hold off for ...
How to
Evolve Sliggoo
Sliggoo, introduced in Pokémon X and Y, requires a little more effort to evolve than most Pokémon. This is because it must be raining in order for Sliggoo to evolve. Sliggoo may not look like much, but when it evolves ...
How to Catch Calyrex in Pokémon Sword & Shield Crown Tundra
If you’re playing the Crown Tundra DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, you may be wondering when you’ll get to capture Calyrex, the ancient and merciful king. This powerful Pokémon shouldn’t prove too challenging ...
