Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bisharp Location: How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit

How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet involves one of the more difficult evolution methods introduced in Gen IX.

Bisharp is one of a handful of classic Pokemon get brand-new evolutions, which is exciting, but it definitely makes the Pokedex even more difficult to complete.

To evolve Bisharp, you have to find even more Bisharp and defeat them while holding a specific item.

Here’s where to find Bisharp and how to evolve it into Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Where to find Pawniard in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pawniard has a 50% encounter rate and can be found in Area Five of the South Province or Area Three of the East Province.

For more clarification, Pawniard’s habitat is shown on the map embedded below.

Pawniard will evolve into Bisharp when it reaches Level 52. If you already have a Pawniard or fancy skipping it altogether, Bisharp is easy to come by as well.

Where to find Bisharp in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

A Bisharp has a slightly lower encounter rate than its preevolution, with a 50% chance of you bumping into it. That’s still rather high, though, so you should have little trouble finding one.

Bisharp resides in Area Two of the North Province by the bamboo thicket, and its habitat is marked on the below map.

How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

With a Bisharp in hand, you’re going to find yourself battling and catching more Bisharp to trigger the Kingambit evolution. To start with, you need the Leader's Crest hold item.

Make your way to Area Two of North Province where Bisharp is found. Search for a Bisharp alongside a horde of Pawniard, acting as their leader. Battle and catch that leading Bisharp in the hopes that it is holding the Leader’s Crest item. You can also try stealing the Leader's Crest using the Thief move.

When you eventually capture a Bisharp holding the Leader’s Crest, there’s even more work to be done. The Bisharp holding a Leader's Crest must battle three more Bisharp that are also surrounded by a small horde of Pawniard. This might mean a bit of waiting around for new groups to spawn, so make sure to set aside some extra time.

Once you’ve finally established dominance as Bisharp and fought with three more of the Pokemon, your Bisharp should then automatically evolve into Kingambit. Have fun reigning over all the other Bisharp and Pawniard!

That’s it for evolving Bisharp into its all new evolution, Kingambit. For more on some of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s unique Pokemon, check out how to get Bellibolt, Pawmot, and Annihilape.