Shiny Kingambit Has Arrived!

Get ready, Trainers! The much-anticipated Shiny Kingambit, a formidable Dark- and Steel-type Pokémon, is now making waves in Pokémon GO. You can evolve Bisharp into this awe-inspiring creature during the Crown Clash event, where excitement is at an all-time high!

How to Get Your Hands on Shiny Kingambit

Yes, you can definitely obtain Shiny Kingambit! To add this rare beauty to your collection, simply evolve a Shiny Pawniard. The bonus? Pawniard has enhanced Shiny odds of 1 in 64, making it much easier to find than many other wild Shinies.

Top Tips for Finding Shiny Kingambit

Enhance your chances with these pro tips:

- **Hunt during the Crown Clash Event (May 10–18, 2025):** This is when Pawnaird spawns are at their peak!

- **Participate in 1-star raids:** They provide better Shiny chances!

- **Trade with your friends:** Collaboration can yield fantastic results!

Evolving Pawniard into Kingambit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Evolving Pawniard into Kingambit is straightforward but requires some effort.

1. **Catch Pawniard:** You can find it in wild encounters, 1-star raids, or 10 km Eggs.

2. **Evolve Pawniard into Bisharp:** This requires 50 Pawniard Candy.

3. **Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit:** Starting May 10, 2025, complete these steps:

- Set Bisharp as your Buddy.

- Defeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Pokémon in Raid Battles (Bisharp doesn’t need to battle).

- Use 100 Bisharp Candy to evolve.

Trading for Kingambit: What You Need to Know

If evolving feels too slow, trading offers a quicker alternative. Just know that trading a Shiny Kingambit can cost a hefty amount of Stardust, especially if your friendship level is low.

Trading Costs for Shiny Kingambit Based on Friendship Levels

- **Good Friends:** 1,000,000 Stardust

- **Great Friends:** 800,000 Stardust

- **Ultra Friends:** 80,000 Stardust

- **Best Friends:** 40,000 Stardust

Kingambit Stats and Battle Moves

Before evolving, make sure your Bisharp boasts optimal stats for battles:

- **Max CP:** 4,086

- **Attack:** 238

- **Defense:** 203

- **Stamina:** 225

Final Tips for Securing Shiny Kingambit!

- **Grind for Pawniard encounters during the event** for those all-important Shiny checks.

- **Raid aggressively** against Dark- and Steel-types to complete your evolution tasks quickly.

- **Use Pinap Berries** when catching Pawniard to stock up on Candy fast!

With boosted Shiny odds and numerous opportunities to catch Pawniard, Shiny Kingambit is well within your reach this Crown Clash event. Don’t wait too long—start your hunt now before the event wraps up!