How to get a Metal Coat in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go has plenty of evolution items to help players get new versions of their ‘mons, such as the Metal Coat. Here’s how to obtain this valuable resource and the proper way to use it, as well as which creatures can evolve with it.
The mobile application has several evolution items – King’s Rocks andSun Stonesare two examples – that are required to evolve your Pokemon.
Unfortunately, evolution items can be a little difficult to find, even more so than in themainline Pokemongames. This is due to the process usually being left up to chance instead of traveling to a specific location.
For those looking to evolve Pokemon like Onix and Scyther, keep reading to learn where to find a Metal Coat and how to use it.
There are several ways to obtain a Metal Coat in Pokemon Go. Read below to choose your desired method:
By completing a seven-day Pokestop streak, you earn an evolution item. However, it’s not guaranteed that a Metal Coat will be the resource you obtain.
There is a 1% of collecting an evolution item by spinning a Pokestop or Gym. However, just like the streak, you may not obtain the item you’re looking for.
Sometimes, completing certainField Researchtasks reward players with a Metal Coat. You should stay updated with the available tasks to find out what Pokemon Go is currently offering.
The same applies for Special and Timed Research challenges. TheStrength of Steel Timed Researchchallenge, for example, offered three Metal Coats upon completion of a specific task.
If you’re lucky, you can come across a Metal Coat by opening Gifts from your friends. However, the rare instance is entirely up to chance.
The following Pokemon need a Metal Coat to evolve in Pokemon Go:
Fortunately, there are only two creatures in Pokemon Go that need Metal Coats to evolve. However, they also need a certain amount of Candy for the next form.
Follow these steps to evolve your chosen ‘mon:
For more Pokemon Go guide, check out how to getRemote Raid Passand the quickest way to getBuddystatus.
Cassidy Stephenson was a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s US team. She is a Gaming expert and TV & Movies enthusiast, covering Pokemon, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Nintendo games, and RPGs. She also has bylines at CBR.
