Salandit’s evolution is perhaps one of the more confusing in the franchise, though that’s not because Salazzle is a mysterious Pokémon we know nothing about. It’s more because you might get your Salandit to level 50 and still not have a Salazzle to speak of, so let’s take a look at how to evolve Salandit.
There are many other evolutions out there that require some extra steps, so make sure you check out our Scyther evolution, Budew evolution, Misdreavus evolution, and Bisharp evolution guides. Or, if you need some help to defeat Salandit and Salazzle, check out our poison Pokémon weakness and fire Pokémon weakness guides.
Here’s what you need to know about Salandit’s evolution.
Who is Salandit?
Salandit debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon, meaning it’s originally part of the Alola Pokédex. Coming in at number 757, the Pokédex explains that Salandit can use its bodily fluids to create a poisonous gas to subdue its prey, attacking them once the gas causes disorientation. Plus, the female variety can even use gas full of pheromones to get the males to do their bidding.
How do I evolve Salandit?
Salandit must be female to evolve into Salazzle at level 33. Yes, this gen 7 Pokémon is a gender-specific evolution, and unlike Ralts’ evolutions, Gardevior and Gallade, there’s no male counterpart to Salazzle. Not all trainers know this, and that can lead to an endless pursuit of an evolution that simply isn’t possible to achieve.
Where can I catch Salandit?
Knowing how to evolve Salandit is only half the battle, as you also need to know where to catch one. In the Pokémon Switch games, you can find Salandit in:
- Sword – Stony Wilderness, Giant’s Cap, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, and Hammerlocke Hills
- Shield – Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, East Lake Axwell, North Lake Miloch, Giant’s Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlock Hills, Lake of Outrage
- Scarlet and Violet – South Province (Alfornada Cavern), East Province (Area Two and Area Three), West Province (Area One and Area Two), North Province (Dalizapa Passage and Glaseado Mountain), and East Province (Area One)
If you need help to catch Salandit, consult our fire Pokémon weakness guide to discover which creatures are super effective against it. Ground Pokémon and water Pokémon are worth considering.
Where can I catch Salazzle?
If you’re having no luck finding and catching a female Salandit, you can always go straight after Salazzle, depending on the game you play, anyway. On Nintendo Switch, you can find Salazzle in the following games and locations:
- Sword and Shield – Motostoke Riverbank, East Lake Axewell, Giant’s Cap, Stony Wilderness, Lake of Outrage, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills (max raid battle), North Lake Miloch, Challenge Road, Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (max raid battle), Max Lair
- Scarlet and Violet – South Province (Area Four and Alfornada Cavern) and North Province (Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain)
How do I evolve Salandit in Pokémon Go?
To evolve Salandit in Pokémon Go, you need to capture one that’s female and give her 50 Salandit candy.
How rare is Salazzle?
Salazzle isn’t a rare Pokémon and can be found out in the wild alongside Salandit. Plus, Salandit is an incredibly common creature, giving ample opportunity to catch a female to evolve into Salazzle.
Well, there you have it, all you need to know about Salandit’s evolution. If you want to know how to best use Salazzle, our ice Pokémon weakness, steel Pokémon weakness, dark Pokémon weakness, psychic Pokémon weakness, ghost Pokémon weakness, and grass Pokémon weakness guides can help you out. Or, to learn more about those that inhabit this world, check out our complete Pokédex.