If you want to complete the Paldean Pokédex, you need to learn how to get Bisharp's evolution. Kingambit is one of the best new Pokémon in generation nine, but getting your hands on one is not easy. Luckily, we're here to tell you how to evolve Bisharp, along with offering information on where you can catch both Bisharp and Pawniard.
However, before we dive into that, you might want to check out our complete Pokédex guide to learn about all of the other monsters in the franchise.
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. While this seems daunting, you just need to keep Pawniard in your party so it benefits from the EXP share, and give it any spare candy you have. Do this, and you" have a Bisharp in no time.
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. Bisharp needs three leader's crests to evolve into Kingambit, but these items aren't too easy to come across, as not every Bisharp you encounter has one. If you find one alone, it's best to leave it and look for one in a group with Pawniard, as they're the ones with a leader's crest. Then, to get the item, you either need to steal it with an ability or catch the Bisharp.
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. If you don't have that ability, we recommend you head to the North Province.
Where can I catch Kingambit?
In the base game, you can't outright catch Kingambit in the wild, but you can encounter it through five-star and six-star raids if you're lucky. However, if you have The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, you can find it in the Timeless Woods, giving you another opportunity to add it to your team.
How do I evolve Bisharp in Pokémon Go?
You can evolve Pawniard into Bisharp with 50 candies, but Kingambit takes considerably more effort. To evolve Bisharp in Pokémon Go, you need to get 100 Pawniard candies and defeat 15 dark- or steel-types with Bisharp as your buddy. Getting the candies can also take some time, as it's random as to when you'll encounter Pawniards and Bisharps to catch.