How do I evolve Bisharp? While this was a redundant question for years, a Bisharp evolution arrived in generation nine, and Kingambit is a force to be reckoned with in Paldea. However, this honorable warrior isn’t easy to get your hands on, requiring a considerable amount of effort, though the power of Kingambit is a worthy reward. So, let’s take a look at how to evolve Bisharp.
However, before we dive into that, allow us to help you fill out your Pokédex with our how to evolve Primeape, how to evolve Inkay, and how to evolve Charcadet guides. We can also tell you how Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit fare in comparison to other dark Pokémon and steel Pokémon.
Here’s what you need to know about Bisharp’s evolution.
Where can I catch Pawniard?
Pawniard is a fairly common Pokémon, appearing frequently in the locations it calls home; you can even catch one with just a basic pokéball, maybe a great ball if it’s a higher level. On Nintendo Switch, Pawniard appears in the following games and locations:
- Sword and Shield – Route 8, Giant’s Cap, Motostoke Outskirts, Giant’s Mirror, Stony Wilderness, Motostoke Riverbank, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Seat, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills
- Scarlet and Violet – South Province (Area Five), East Province (Area Three), North Province (Area Two), Tera Raid Battles
How do I evolve Pawniard?
Pawniard evolves at level 52. This is one of the highest level requirements in the franchise, and it’s especially high for a stage one ‘mon to evolve. To speed up the process, it’s best to have Pawniard in your party so it can benefit from the EXP share in battles. Another good idea is to take part in terra raid battles and explore the world to get some EXP candies – terra raid battles are exclusive to Scarlet and Violet. Still, the Dynamax caves in Sword and Shield’s Wild Area also give you ample opportunity to get candies.
Where can I catch Bisharp?
Though not as common as Pawniard, you can encounter Bisharp out in the wild. In Scarlet and Violet, you can find on in the following locations:
- North Province (Area Two)
- Area Zero
- Tera Raid Battles (it won’t have a leader’s crest)
If you want to find Bisharp in Sword and Shield (just remember you can’t evolve it in those games), you can find it in the following areas:
- Lake of Outrage
- Giant’s Seat
- Motorstoke Riverbank
- West Lake Axewell
- Stony Wilderness
- Giant’s Mirror
- Dusty Bowl
- Hammerlock Hills
How do I evolve Bisharp?
As a gen 9 Pokémon, Kingambit is only available in Scarlet and Violet. You need to give Bisharp three leader’s crests to evolve it into Kingambit. This is easier said than done, as not every Bisharp you encounter has the item. Evolving Bisharp into Kingambit isn’t as easy. You need to find a Bisharp with a group of Pawniard, then either catch it or use an ability to take its item.
We do have one bit of advice that may help speed up the process: if you have the switcheroo move, you can give a leader’s crest to the opposing Bisharp, and it still counts towards your total.
How to tell if a Bisharp has a leader crest
Bisharp with a leader’s crest are surrounded by Pawniard – just remember that you need to either capture the Bisharp or use the thief ability to get hold of the item. If the Bisharp is alone, it won’t have a leader’s crest but that’s where the switcheroo move comes in.
How do I evolve Bisharp in Pokémon Go?
You can evolve Pawniard into Bisharp with 50 candies, but Kingambit isn’t available in Pokémon Go just yet. As soon as the third stage ‘mon arrives in the mobile game, we’ll let you know how to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit.
Now that you know how to evolve Bisharp, check out our Salandit evolution, Rockruff evolution, and Scyther evolution guides to fill out that Pokédex. Or, if you want to know how to beat the Pawniard evolution line in battle, check out our steel Pokémon weakness and dark Pokémon weakness articles.