So, I’ve been playing Pokémon Sword recently, and I stumbled across a puzzling situation with my Pancham. You know how it is when you’re deep into the game and things start to get a little complicated! Anyway, I raised my Pancham, and it’s now sitting at level 34, looking super cute and ready to fight. But here’s the thing: I keep hearing that Pancham evolves into Pangoro at level 32, and I’m just wondering, since my Pancham is past that level, is it still possible to evolve it?
I think I might’ve read that you need to have a Dark-type Pokémon in your party for it to evolve, and I do have a Zoroark with me, which I guess works. But what if, hypothetically, I forgot to evolve it before hitting that level? Does that mean I completely missed my chance? I can’t recall if Pancham will just refuse or something if it’s already hit the threshold.
This whole evolution thing adds another layer to the strategy, right? Like, part of me wants to keep it as a Pancham since it’s adorable, but I know Pangoro is a beast in battles. Plus, I’ve been looking forward to that Fighting/Dark typing, which I hear is fantastic for taking down Psychic and Ghost Pokémon. But if I can’t evolve it now that it’s past level 32, I’ll be really bummed out!
Have any of you guys dealt with this before or have any insights? I’d love to know if there’s a way to trigger that evolution even after reaching a higher level. I’m just trying to figure out the best approach while diving deeper into the game. Any tips on how evolution works in general would be super helpful too. Thanks in advance!
Pancham Evolution Help!
Hey there! I totally get the confusion about Pancham’s evolution. So, from what I’ve gathered, yes, Pancham does evolve into Pangoro at level 32, but there’s a catch!
For your Pancham to evolve, you need to have a Dark-type Pokémon in your party, which you said you do (Zoroark, nice choice!). So, that’s good! As for your concern about being level 34, don’t worry! You still have a chance to evolve your Pancham.
Once it hits level 32 and you have that Dark-type buddy, you just need to level it up one more time (to level 34, for example), and it should evolve without any problems! It’s not like Pancham will refuse or anything; it’s just waiting for the right moment with its Dark-type friend!
I totally get why you’d want to keep Pancham for its cuteness, but Pangoro is indeed a powerhouse. So, maybe you can evolve it and still use Pancham in some battles for fun. Plus, with that Fighting/Dark typing, it’s gonna be awesome against those Psychic and Ghost types!
In general, evolution usually just requires reaching a certain level and sometimes having specific conditions met (like having a certain type in your party). Just a heads up though, don’t forget that after a Pokémon evolves, it can’t go back to its previous form. So make sure you’re ready for the change!
Hope this helps you out! Good luck with your Grunding journey!
Pancham indeed evolves into Pangoro when it reaches level 32, but there’s a catch: it requires you to have a Dark-type Pokémon in your party for the evolution to occur. Since you mentioned that you have a Zoroark with you, you meet the requirement for the evolution. Even though your Pancham is currently at level 34, it’s definitely not too late to evolve it—once the conditions are met (i.e., having a Dark-type Pokémon), it can evolve at any level beyond 32 when you gain a level through experience points or when you use an Evolution Stone, although an Evolution Stone is not necessary for Pancham.
If you haven’t seen the evolution take place yet, it’s likely because you haven’t leveled it up since meeting the requirement. To trigger the evolution, level up your Pancham by battling or using a Rare Candy. The idea of wanting to keep it as a Pancham for its cuteness is understandable, but evolving it will not only enhance its battle capabilities but also provide you with the Fighting/Dark typing that can be advantageous against various opponents. It’s all about balancing your strategy—if you want to embrace the cuteness for a while longer, that’s fine; just remember that you can evolve it later when you’re ready for the next level of combat. Good luck on your Pokémon journey!