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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 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 Evolve Machoke in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and More
Learn the ins and outs of Machoke's evolutionMachoke can be evolved into Machamp when it is traded to another player. This means that you'll need to find someone who has the same system and game as you so that you can tr...
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 Get Latios and Latias in Pokémon Soul Silver or Heart Gold
Easy tips & tricks for finding & catching these legendariesLatios and Latias are legendary Dragon and Psychic-type pokémon introduced in Generation III that are catchable in HeartGold and SoulSilver. Latios is exclusive...
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 Obtain Shedinja in All Pokémon Games (Including Pokémon GO)
Learn where to find Nincada & how to evolve it into ShedinjaShedinja is a mysterious Bug and Ghost-type Pokémon that floats motionless in the air with a halo on its head. It only has 1 HP, but it cannot be hit by the ma...
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 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 f...
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 Get Arceus in Almost Any Pokémon Game
Every way to catch Arceus in PokémonArceus is one of the rarest Pokémon in the series, and rightfully so. To get one now, you'll have to either trade someone for it, catch one In ''Legends: Arceus'' after completing th...
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 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
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 Get Moltres in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Where to find Moltres & tips for catching itMoltres is a Fire and Flying-type legendary pokémon introduced in the first Pokémon games that you can catch in both Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (the remakes of Pokémo...
How to Find and Catch Relicanth in Pokémon Emerald
Plus, how to use Relicanth to unlock the Regi-trioRelicanth is a rare Water and Rock-type pokémon that plays an important part in unlocking the legendary Regi-trio in Pokémon Emerald. Whether you’re looking for a Rel...
3 Ways to Quickly and Easily Evolve Pawmo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Take your Pawmo running to evolve it into Pawmot Has your Pawmi finally evolved into a Pawmo, but you haven't been able to evolve it once more into a Pawmot? The method to evolve Pawmo into Pawmot is brand new to Pokémo...
How to Mega Evolve in Pokémon X/Y & Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Transform your favorite ‘mons into powerful mega evolutionsMega Evolutions were introduced in Pokémon X and Y, and were expanded with the release of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. When certain Pokémon are holding the...
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
Hunt for Shiny Pokemon in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Every Pokémon player has heard of Shiny Pokémon. If you have one, then other Pokémon players will envy and respect you, because Shinies are the rarest forms of Pokémon and have an eye-watering spawn rate of 1 in 4,09...
