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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.