How to get Gholdengo in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Gholdengo, the 1,000. Pokémon in the National Pokédex, and its pre-evolution, Gimmighoul, are Dual-Steel and Ghost-type Pokémon that were introduced as part of the newest installments in the Pokémon series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Gimmighoul made its debut in one of many trailers uploaded prior to the games’ release, where it was featured in both Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon GO gameplay. The evolution method was alluded to in these trailers, but not explicitly mentioned.

Gimmighoul evolves into a Gholdengo when the player gives it 999 Gimmighoul Coins, so it will take some time before anyone looking for it will get a Gholdengo. Luckily, there are several main methods by which one can obtain the coins necessary for evolution.

As players ride through the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, they may notice ruined towers sprawling across the landscape. Upon climbing these towers, players will find chests which upon closer inspection will attack the player and reveal a Gimmighul. Catching or defeating these Gimmighul will award you with a Gimmighul coin count from one to five.

However, there is a limit to how many of these destroyed towers players can find. Luckily, while searching for these towers, players may notice Gimmighoul hiding in plain sight around the various towns in Paldea or on rocks and clifftops. They can hide in many places, so keep an eye out for them!

Once the player has found 999 Gimmighoul coins, all they have to do is level up their Gimmighoul and it will evolve into a Gholdengo and the coins will disappear.