Pokemon Go has a new event calledUltra Beast Wonders, and while this naturally means a focus on Ultra Beasts like the new additionsBlacephalonandStakataka, there’s even more to celebrate beyond this.
As with any new event, there is a markedly different pool of Pokemon populating the world, as alongside the regular spawns,Poison-typePokemon likeTrubbish,Mareanie, andSkrelpare now commonly appearing in the overworld.
It was pointed out by some Pokemon Go players, in aReddit thread, that the ubiquity of Poison Pokemon right now is actually perfect for some of Pokemon Go’s trickiest evolution methods. This includes Poison-type ‘mons that only spawn rarely under normal circumstances.
This is great news for any trainers hoping to evolveGalarian Slowpokeinto Galarian Slowbro, as the Pokemon has aunique evolution method, requiring it to be set as the Trainer’s buddy. That’s not all, as Galarian Slowpoke also only evolves after players catch 30 Poison-type Pokemon while it’s your buddy.
There is a similar method for anyone hoping to evolve Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowking. Unlike Slowbro, getting a Slowking requires players to defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokemon while Slowbro is your buddy Pokemon. However, the Ultra Beast Wonders event is all about Poison, so Slowking fans may have to wait for a more suitable event in the future.
Slowpoke isn’t the only Pokemon to benefit from the event either, as the amount ofStunkyin the wild also helps Pancham evolve. Stunky is Dark and Poison-type, andevolving Panchamrequires the player to catch 32 Dark-type Pokemon.
Of course, there are even more Pokemon out there with a strange evolution method, so if you need to power up your Pocket Monster be sure to also check out our guide on allPokemon Go trade evolutions, as well ashow to evolve Primape into Annihilape.
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Nathan Ellingsworth was a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon coverage – including Pokemon Go, Pokemon Sword & Shield, Pokemon Sleep, and the Trading Card Game. On top of that, Nathan is an expert in mobile gaming and Nintendo franchises. They have bylines at The Gamer, Nintendo Life, Pocket Tactics.
