Learn how to evolve your Finizen into the powerful Palafin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! We'll guide you through the Union Circle and leveling process.
Alright, so you've got a Finizen and you're ready to evolve it into the awesome Palafin? It's a pretty unique process, but don't worry, I'll walk you through it. The main thing you need to remember is that Finizen evolves at level 38, but ONLY when you're playing with friends online!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, you need to get your Finizen to at least Level 38. The easiest way to do this is by battling Trainers who are around your Finizen's level or slightly higher. If you're having trouble finding them, check out the game's map for their locations across Paldea. You can also gain a good chunk of experience by catching or battling wild Pokémon that are a bit stronger than you. Some trainers like to hang out with Chansey, which are great for racking up EXP!
- 2To actually trigger the evolution, you need to be playing with friends. Open up your main menu by pressing the X button, then navigate to Poké Portal. From there, select Union Circle. If you want to play with friends online, make sure you're connected to the internet by pressing the Y button before entering the Union Circle.
- 3Once you're in a Union Circle with a friend, level up your Finizen to 38 or higher. As soon as it levels up in this shared world, it'll evolve into Palafin!
Tips
- Exp. Candy: Completing Tera Raids is a fantastic way to get Exp. Candy. The higher the star rating of the raid, the better the candy. You'll need to tackle 3-star raids or higher to get Exp. Candy M, which gives a nice boost.
- Lucky Egg: If you happen to find a Lucky Egg, give it to your Finizen! This item increases the amount of EXP your Pokémon earn after battles, speeding up the leveling process.
- Sandwiches: Eating Sandwiches with the 'Exp. Point Power' buff can also help. Make sure the buff matches the type of Pokémon you're battling to get the most experience. You can find a full list of sandwich recipes right here on the site!
- Catching Finizen: If you haven't caught a Finizen yet, you can find them in the North, East, and Paldean Seas. Fast traveling to Porto Marinada or Levincia Pokémon Centers and heading out into the ocean is usually the quickest way. Just remember you'll need the swim ability, which you get after beating Bombirdier, the Open Sky Titan.
- Type Advantage: Finizen is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks (it takes 2x damage!). If you're trying to catch one, using Pokémon of these types that are around its level will make it easier. If you chose Sprigatito as your starter, you're already in luck!
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