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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to Get Shiny Kingambit in Pokemon GO - Shiny rate, boost odds, best tips, and more
Shiny Kingambit in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company) Kingambit, the powerful Dark- and Steel-type Pokemon from the Scarlet and Violet games, has finally arrived in Pokemon GO. As part of the Crown Clash event, trainers can now evolve Bisharp into this formidable warrior. But the real prize? A rare Shiny Kingambit. Here's everything you need to know to add this gleaming blade-wielder to your collection. Operation Sindoor Armed forces maintaining strong vigil after Pak ceasefire breach: MEA Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far Can you get Shiny Kingambit in Pokemon GO? Yes! You can get a Shiny Kingambit in Pokemon GO available, and you can get this beast by evolving a Shiny Pawniard. The good news? Pawniard has boosted Shiny odds (1 in 64), making it easier to find than most wild Shinies. Tips to get Shiny Kingambit in Pokemon GO: - Hunt during the Crown Clash event (May 10–18, 2025) for increased Pawniard spawns. - Focus on 1-star raids for better Shiny chances. - Trade with friends How to evolve Pawniard into Kingambit The only way to obtain Kingambit without trading is by evolving Pawniard. Here's how it works: 1. Get a Pawniard – Found in wild spawns, 1-star raids, or 10 km Eggs. 2. Evolve Pawniard into Bisharp – Requires 50 Pawniard Candy. 3. Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit – Starting May 10, 2025, follow these steps: - Set Bisharp as your Buddy. - Defeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Pokemon in Raid Battles (Bisharp doesn't need to participate). - Use 100 Bisharp Candy to evolve. Trading for Kingambit If evolving seems tedious, trading is an alternative. However, Shiny Kingambit trades will cost significant Stardust, especially if the friend level is low. Trade costs for Shiny Kingambit (unregistered): Friendship Level Stardust Cost Good Friends 1,000,000 Great Friends 800,000 Ultra Friends 80,000 Best Friends 40,000 Kingambit stats and moves Before evolving, check if your Bisharp has optimal stats for battle: Stat Value Max CP 4,086 Attack 238 Defense 203 Stamina 225 Final tips for securing Shiny Kingambit in Pokemon GO - Grind Pawniard encounters during the event for Shiny checks. - Prioritize raids with Dark- or Steel-types to fulfill evolution requirements quickly. - Use Pinap Berries when catching Pawniard to stock up on Candy faster. Also read: Pokemon GO Crown Clash event preparation guide: All bonuses, Pokemon debuts, shiny features, best tips, and more With boosted Shiny odds and multiple ways to obtain Pawniard, Shiny Kingambit is within reach for dedicated trainers. Start hunting now—the Crown Clash event won't last forever!
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokémon GO?
(Image via Niantic) If you're chasing down Kingambit in Pokémon GO, you're not alone. With its official debut in the Crown Clash event on May 10, 2025, trainers everywhere are eager to add this steel-dark powerhouse to their team. But here's the twist—Kingambit can't be caught in the wild or from raids. You must evolve it from Bisharp, and yes, there's a catch. Let's break down the exact steps you need to follow. Step 1: Start with a Pawniard The journey to Kingambit begins with catching a Pawniard, a Steel/Dark-type Pokémon. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda You can get Pawniard from: Crown Clash raids 12 km Strange Eggs Research tasks (if available) Pro tip : Catch as many as you can. You'll need a bunch of Pawniard Candy later. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Step 2: Evolve Pawniard into Bisharp Once you've got your Pawniard, evolve it into Bisharp using 50 Pawniard Candy. If you're low on candy: Walk with Pawniard as your Buddy Use Pinap Berries to double catch candy Transfer duplicates Hatch more Pawniards Convert Rare Candy Step 3: Set Bisharp as Your Buddy Before you can even think about evolving Bisharp into Kingambit, you'll need to build a bond. Set Bisharp as your Buddy Pokémon. This step is crucial—it won't evolve unless it's your current Buddy. Step 4: Win 15 Raid Battles While Bisharp is Your Buddy Here's the actual challenge. To unlock the evolution to Kingambit: Win 15 Raid Battles Bisharp must be your Buddy during these wins The raids should feature Steel- or Dark-type bosses Good news? Bisharp doesn't need to fight. It just needs to be by your side. During the Crown Clash event, watch for raid bosses like: Sneasel (Dark) Klink (Steel) Pawniard (Steel/Dark Pro tip: Focus on Pawniard raids—you'll gain Candy and fulfill evolution requirements. How to Easily Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Step 5: Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit Once you've: Set Bisharp as your Buddy Won 15 raids with it as your Buddy Now, you're ready for the final step. Just feed Bisharp 100 Pawniard Candy and evolve it into Kingambit. Total Candy needed from start to finish? 150 Candy: 50 to go from Pawniard → Bisharp 100 to go from Bisharp → Kingambit Kingambit is a beast in PvP, especially in the Master League. With strong resistances, powerful moves, and solid bulk, it's built for serious battles. Even in PvE, it's a reliable Gym Defender and a solid counter in certain raids. If you're serious about competitive battling—or just want a flex-worthy Pokédex—Kingambit delivers.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Major Pokemon GO events and more happening in May 2025
(Image via Niantic) May 2025 is shaping up to be the thrilling month for the Pokémon GO trainers. It is going to keep all busy with evolution-focused events, global celebrations, and limited-time raids. From the debut of some long-awaited Pokémon to the exclusive Mega Raid Days, here is everything you must know so as not to miss a single catch. Growing Up Event (May 2-7) If you want to evolve Wimpod, Magikarp , or Swablu, the event is a golden chance. For 6 days, you will get to earn double XP and Candy to hatch the eggs. You will also get boosted Shiny odds for the species. The wild spawns will be featuring the high-candy evolutions. So, stock up as and when you can. Do not miss Collection Challenges. To complete them, nets some extra rewards. If you have been sitting on the Magikarp Candy pile, now is the time to finally get the Gyarados or add the Altaria to the roaster. For the collectors, this time-specific event will also introduce the Egg-exclusive Pokémon apart from the Field Research tasks, rewarding the Rare Candies. So, stock up on the Pinap Berries and clear the Egg inventory, as the week is all about efficiency. Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day (May 3): 3 hours to shine The Mega Kangaskhan is making a return for the limited-time Raid Day between 2 PM and 5 PM. This will be your shot at the Shiny variant or the perfect IV. The raid passes will be crucial as Niantic is lifting the Remote Raid limits, temporarily. So, team up if needed, but do not miss. However, the Mega action is not going to stop there, as more Pokémon will be featured. Like, May 1 and May 12, 2025- Mega Houndoom May 12 and May 25, 2025- Mega Gyarados May 25 to June 3, 2025- Mega Altaria All the 3 Pokémon can be encountered as the Shinies. So, give priority to the raids to bolster the Mega collection. The Shadow Raid enthusiasts will get the fix, too. The upcoming weekends will pit the trainers against the Shadow Regirock. It will require strategic teamwork to conquer. Make optimal encounters, and do not forget to purify for the powerful Regirock addition. Pro tip: The stomp attack of Mega Kangaskhan is brutal in the PvP. So, catching the strong one will give you the edge in the battles. Crown Clash (May 10-18) Kingambit, the Big Blade fierce Pokémon, is finally making its debut. However, there is a twist as you will need to evolve the Bisharp under some special conditions, likely involving the wins in the battles against the Bisharp leaders. Pawniard spawns will be skyrocketing. So, farm the candies while you can. The event will further introduce the crown-wearing Nidoking and Nidoqueen. It will also introduce some bonuses and themed raids. Additionally, the Collection Challenges net the rare items like Star Pieces and Fast TMs. The timed research and Raid bonuses round out the event, making it ideal for competitive battlers and also casual players. Note: If you love the Steep and Dark types, this will be the must-grind event. Suicune Max Battle Weekend (May 10-11) Suicune will get the Dynamax form, and the trainers can battle it in the special raids, all throughout the weekend. The Shiny hunters must take note, as this is your best shot to get Shiny Suicune with the boosted odds. Also, the signature move of Suicune, Nature's Madness, is about to make its debut, too, making it the must-catch for PvP enthusiasts. Pair it with Lake Trio's return in the region-locked raids that will start May 12, and the raid calendar will remain packed. The free Timed Research would offer you some extra rewards, quite likely, such as TMs and Rare Candy. Make sure to stock up on the Max Revives; the Water-type beast hit quite hard. Also, team up or use the Remote Raid passes. The latter's limit would be temporarily increased for the event. Legendary & Mega Raid Schedule, Spotlight Hours and More The May 2025 are completely stacked with, May 1–12: Tapu Fini , with Nature's Madness move May 6- Furfrou spotlight hour will offer 2× Catch Candy May 11- Community Day will come with some unannounced species May 12–25: Azelf (American regions), Mesprit (EMEA/India regions), and Uxie (Asia-Pacific regions) May 13- Sandygast spotlight hour will offer 2× Transfer Candy May 17- on Shadow Raid Day, you can expect the rare Shadow Pokémon May 20- Poochyena spotlight hour will offer 2× Evolve XP May 24- Community Day Classic will give the fan-favorite throwback May 25- Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day will come with Dynamax-focused battles May 26–June 3: Tapu Bulu with the Nature's Madness move May 29- Golett spotlight hour will offer 2× Catch Stardust The Mega Raids rotate between Gyarados, Altaria, and Houndoom, all with the Shiny potential. The Shadow Raid fans can hunt the Shadow Regirock on the weekends. Meanwhile, the Max Mondays (6:00–7:00 PM) even spotlight Dynamax Pokémon like the Grookey and Rookidee. The hourly windows are just perfect to farm the Candy or to hunt the high-IV specimens. While Niantic keeps a lot of details under wraps, past trends suggest the pseudo-legendary or the starter Pokémon for the CD. Go Fest 2025 hype begins While the Go Fest global event is not until June, the month of May marks the last full prep month. The early ticket buyers who got them before April 15 even received the bonus Timed Research that featured Skiddo. Even Volcanion will make its debut during GO Fest. However, only the ticket holders will be able to catch it. So, if you are attending in-person events held in Jersey City, Paris, or Osaka, start planning the trip now. As for May 2025, it is one of the busiest months yet for Pokémon GO. Between the debut of Kingambi, the Dynamax form of Suicune, and the GO Fest prep, there is no downtime. Give priority to candy farming during the Growing Up event, Mega Kangaskhan raids, held on May 3, and Legendary raids (Tapu Fini/Bulu, Lake Trio). Whether you are chasing the Shiny or hunting Legendaries, May 2025 will be the best one for you. Happy hunting!
