The Bisharp evolutionary line has gained a third and final form in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with players now able to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit. Players will encounter many powerful pocket monsters on their journey through the Paldea region, and Kingambit makes for a solid addition to player rosters thanks to its dual Dark/Steel typing. This unique combination of types, found in no other Pokémon species, gives Kingambit a host of type resistances and immunities that make it a formidable opponent for other Trainers to face. However, in order to add this powerful Pokémon to their teams, players will need to follow a specific and highly unique method to evolve Bisharp.
The reveal of Pokémon’s 1000th pocket creature is a significant milestone for the series, but at their core, the games have remained much the same since their very first iterations were released. As the series moved to newer consoles, allowing for new features such as weather, a proper day-night cycle, and a calendar, players would find that they would have to use increasingly elaborate methods to evolve newly introduced Pokémon. To evolve Bisharp into Kingambit, players will need to engage in Pokémon battles. While many Pokémon still evolve by battling and leveling up, the process of evolving Bisharp is substantially different and unique.
Evolving Bisharp Into Kingambit In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
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Unlike newly introduced Pokémon such as Lechonk, Bisharp has a three-stage evolutionary line, starting with the Dark/Steel-type Pawniard. According to Serebii, Pawniard can be caught in Paldea’s East Province Area Three, North Province Area Two, South Province Area Five, and the Inlet Grotto. Players can then evolve Pawniard into Bisharp by reaching Level 52. To evolve Bisharp into Kingambit, players need to give their Bisharp a Leader’s Crest item and then battle three wild Bisharp that also hold Leader’s Crests. Leveling up will then trigger Bisharp’s evolution into Kingambit. Leader’s Crests are dropped by Bisharp, which can be seen leading packs of Pawniard in the wild, so players should keep an eye out for these roving packs of Pokémon.
Unlike Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Smoliv line, players need to get Pawniard to a high level to evolve it into its second evolutionary form. To make getting Kingambit easier, players can actually catch and add a wild Bisharp to their teams. Players should avoid Fire, Fighting, or Ground-type moves when trying to catch Bisharp, as these types are super-effective against this species. Alternatively, players can take advantage of the games’ XP Share feature, which is now permanently on.
Bisharp’s appearance in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet accurately mirrors its Pokédex entry, which describes it as being “accompanied by a large retinue of Pawniard.” Given its battle-hardened nature and high level, players will likely have made good progress along Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s three storylines by the time they manage to add Kingambit to their teams. However, with a tough road to the Pokémon League and battles against Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s villainous Team Star and Titan Pokémon, players might like to work to get Kingambit on their side.
Source: Serebii, Pokémon
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Pokémon Scarlet and VioletFranchise: Pokemon
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Released: 2022-11-18
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
Genre: RPG, Adventure, Action
Multiplayer: Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
ESRB: E
Summary: Pokémon returns in its next installment series: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Set in a fictional town near Mediterranean Spain, gamers will explore Paldea, catching new and classic Pokémon. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first ever open-world game in the series and features new Pokémon that can transform into vehicles. Pokémon staples like gym battles are still present, but co-op exploration and Terastallize battles are also introduced.
How Long To Beat: 31 Hours
Prequel: Pokémon Sword and Shield
Mode: Single Player, Multiplayer
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet