Step 1: The Great Coin Hunt
Evolving Gimmighoul is a unique quest that revolves around collecting a special item: Gimmighoul Coins. Your goal is to gather 999 of them. These coins are dropped by Gimmighoul, which you can find throughout Paldea in two different forms.
- Chest Form Gimmighoul: These are the Gimmighoul you can battle and catch, typically found hiding atop watchtowers and in ruins. Defeating or catching one will reward you with a hefty sum of coins, often 50 or more. They respawn over time, so be sure to mark their locations on your map!
- Roaming Form Gimmighoul: These tiny, elusive Gimmighoul can't be battled. Instead, you'll find them perched on signs, rocks, and other landmarks. Simply interact with them, and they'll drop a few coins (usually 1 to 5) before disappearing. Keep your ears open for their distinct cry as you explore.
Hunting for both forms is the most efficient way to reach the 999 coin target. It's a treasure hunt that rewards dedicated trainers!
- Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo.
- You must collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins.
- Level up Gimmighoul with the coins in your bag to trigger the evolution.
EVOLUTION CHAIN
SPRITE GALLERY
- Pokémon
- Gimmighoul
- Type
- Ghost
- Total stats
- 300
| Pokémon | Type | Total stats |
|---|---|---|
| Gimmighoul | Ghost | 300 |
Step 2: Triggering the Evolution
Once you've successfully gathered 999 Gimmighoul Coins, the hardest part is over! The coins will be stored in the 'TM Materials' section of your bag. To trigger the evolution, simply have the Gimmighoul you wish to evolve in your party and level it up.
You can level it up by any means: through battling, using an Exp. Candy, or a Rare Candy. As soon as it gains a level, the evolution sequence into Gholdengo will begin. Be aware that the 999 coins will be consumed in the process. If you want to evolve another Gimmighoul, you'll have to start the coin hunt all over again!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose the Gimmighoul Coins after evolution?
Yes, the 999 Gimmighoul Coins are completely consumed when Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo. The coin count in your bag will be reduced by 999, and you'll need to collect more to evolve another one.
Can I get Gimmighoul Coins from Pokémon GO?
Yes! You can connect Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Sending Postcards from GO to your Switch game allows you to use the Coin Bag in Pokémon GO, which makes Roaming Form Gimmighoul appear around you for a limited time. Catching them yields coins that can be used to evolve Gimmighoul within Pokémon GO.