When Pokémon Scarlet and Violet first came out, Pokémon Go players got a sneak peek of a new, mysterious creature. It looked like it was carrying a big coin. We now know this little Pokémon as Gimmighoul, a newcomer in Gen IX. Finally, Pokémon Go players can catch it and add it to their teams.
How to Catch Gimmighoul
Players who link their Pokémon Go account to Pokémon Scarlet or Violet can now get a Coin Bag. You get this bag when you send a postcard to the Switch games. The Coin Bag makes Roaming Form Gimmighoul show up for a bit. This is pretty much the same way you meet the Mythical Pokémon Meltan using the Mystery Box.
Thanks to Pokémon HOME connecting with Scarlet and Violet, you can send Roaming Form Gimmighoul to these games. It’s the only way to get this unique form of Gimmighoul without it running away.
Gimmighoul’s Gimmighoul Coins
Catching Roaming Form Gimmighoul gives players Gimmighoul Coins. Some players might have got a few of these when Gimmighoul first appeared. These Coins don’t do much alone. But, if you collect a lot, something big happens with Gimmighoul.
Turning Gimmighoul into Gholdengo
In Pokémon Go, just like in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you need Gimmighoul Coins to evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo. Get 999 Gimmighoul Coins, and you can evolve any Roaming Form Gimmighoul you have.
Catching Gimmighoul and walking with it as your Buddy gets you some Coins. But the best way to find Gimmighoul Coins is by using Golden Lure Modules. Get these by sending a lot of postcards to Scarlet and Violet. With this item, PokéStops turn into Golden PokéStops. They give you more Coins when you spin disks. They even make Gimmighoul show up around them without needing the Coin Bag.
A Quick Note
Gholdengo, evolved from Gimmighoul in this way, looks the same as a normal Gholdengo. So, you might want to send a few Roaming Form Gimmighoul to Scarlet and Violet. You can’t catch them in that form in those games.
In summary, Pokémon Go players have an exciting chance to catch and evolve the unique Gimmighoul. Linking your game to Scarlet or Violet, using the Coin Bag, and collecting Gimmighoul Coins are key steps. Don’t miss out on adding this special Pokémon to your collection!