Gimmighoul is a new Pokemon that was introduced in Pokemon Go as part of a crossover event with Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, two games for the Nintendo Switch.
Gimmighoul is a Ghost and Steel-type Pokemon that has a unique Roaming Form, which can evolve into Gholdengo with enough Gimmighoul Coins. But how can you get Gimmighoul in Pokemon Go? In this article, we will explain the steps and requirements to catch and evolve this elusive Pokemon.
How to Get Gimmighoul in Pokemon Go?
Connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
The first step to getting Gimmighoul in Pokemon Go is to connect your Pokemon Go account to your Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet game on your Nintendo Switch. This will allow you to send and receive Postcards between the games, which are essential for encountering Gimmighoul. To connect your games, you need to follow these steps:
- Open Pokemon Go and Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet on your devices.
- In Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet, go to the PokePortal and select Mystery Gift, then select Pokemon Go.
- In Pokemon Go, go to Settings and select Nintendo Switch, then select Connect to Nintendo Switch.
- The two devices will search and find each other, and you will see a confirmation message on both screens.
Send Postcards to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Once your games are connected, you can start sending Postcards from Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet. Postcards are images of the locations that you visit in Pokemon Go, and they have different effects on both games. To send a Postcard, you need to follow these steps:
- In Pokemon Go, go to Items and select Postcard Book, then select a Postcard that you want to send.
- You will see a preview of the Postcard, and you can add a message or a sticker if you want.
- Tap Send to Nintendo Switch, and the Postcard will be sent to your Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet game.
Use the Coin Bag to Encounter Gimmighoul
By sending a Postcard to Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet, you will unlock the Coin Bag feature in Pokemon Go. The Coin Bag is a special item that can lure Gimmighoul to appear near you for a limited time. Gimmighoul is attracted by the treasure chest-like appearance and the sound of coins jingling inside the Coin Bag. To use the Coin Bag, you need to follow these steps:
- In Pokemon Go, go to Items and select Coin Bag, then tap Use.
- You will see a notification that Gimmighoul is nearby, and you will hear a coin sound.
- Look around your map and find Gimmighoul, which will have a yellow aura around it.
- Tap on Gimmighoul to start the encounter, and try to catch it with a Poke Ball.
Collect Gimmighoul Coins to Evolve Gimmighoul
To evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo, you will need 999 Gimmighoul Coins. Gimmighoul Coins are special items that you can collect by catching Gimmighoul, transferring Gimmighoul, or spinning Golden PokeStops.
Golden PokeStops are special PokeStops that you can create by using Golden Lure Modules, which you can obtain by sending multiple Postcards to Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet. To evolve Gimmighoul, you need to follow these steps:
- In Pokemon Go, go to Pokemon and select Gimmighoul, then tap Evolve.
- You will see a confirmation message that shows how many Gimmighoul Coins you have and how many you need to evolve Gimmighoul.
- If you have enough Gimmighoul Coins, tap Yes to evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo.
- If you don’t have enough Gimmighoul Coins, tap No to cancel the evolution, and try to collect more Gimmighoul Coins.
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Conclusion
Gimmighoul is a rare and exclusive Pokemon that you can get in Pokemon Go by connecting your game to Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet on your Nintendo Switch.
By sending Postcards, you can unlock the Coin Bag and the Golden Lure Module, which can help you encounter and catch Gimmighoul. By collecting Gimmighoul Coins, you can evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo.
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