Togepi, the adorable Spike Ball Pokémon, is a favorite among trainers for its cuteness and potential. However, its true power lies in its evolutions: Togetic and ultimately, Togekiss. Evolving Togepi requires a unique method based on friendship and a special evolution item. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, ensuring you can successfully evolve your Togepi into these powerful Pokémon. Whether you’re playing a core series game like Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, or Pokémon Sword & Shield, or even Pokémon GO, we’ve got you covered!
Understanding Togepi’s Evolution
Togepi evolves into Togetic when it reaches a high enough friendship level with its trainer. Togetic then evolves into Togekiss using a Shiny Stone. It’s a two-stage evolution that requires patience and the right resources.
Key Factors for Evolution:
- Friendship/Affection: This is the primary requirement for evolving Togepi into Togetic. Friendship is a hidden value that increases as you interact positively with your Pokémon.
- Shiny Stone: This evolution item is necessary to evolve Togetic into Togekiss. It can be found in various locations throughout the Pokémon world.
Step-by-Step Guide to Evolving Togepi into Togetic
Step 1: Obtain a Togepi
The first step is to acquire a Togepi. The method for obtaining Togepi varies depending on the game you are playing:
- Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal: Togepi is obtained as an Egg from Mr. Pokémon after delivering his package to Professor Elm.
- Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum: Togepi can be found in the wild on Route 230 (Diamond and Pearl) or Route 230 and the Grand Underground (Platinum). It’s relatively rare, so patience is key. Togepi is also available as an egg from Amity Square in Hearthome City, Diamond/Pearl/Platinum (must have beaten the Elite Four).
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Togepi is obtained as an Egg from Mr. Pokémon, similar to Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
- Pokémon Black and White/Black 2 and White 2: Togepi can be found in the wild at the Village Bridge.
- Pokémon X and Y: Togepi can be found in the Friend Safari (requires a friend with a Fairy-type Safari).
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Togepi can be found on Route 116 using the DexNav after defeating or capturing Groudon/Kyogre.
- Pokémon Sun and Moon/Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: Togepi can be found on Route 4 and Poni Grove.
- Pokémon Sword and Shield: Togepi can be found in the Wild Area, specifically in the Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, and Motostoke Riverbank areas during specific weather conditions (e.g., Fog). It can also be hatched from an egg received from a kind woman in Hammerlocke after showing her a Togetic.
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Togepi can be found on Route 230 and in the Grand Underground. Obtaining the National Pokédex is required.
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Togepi can be found in the Cobalt Coastlands (Bathers’ Lagoon) and the Coronet Highlands (Celestica Trail and Primeval Grotto).
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Togepi can be found in South Province (Area One, Area Four, Area Five) and East Province (Area One, Area Three).
- Pokémon GO: Togepi can be hatched from Eggs. The specific Eggs that hatch Togepi can change periodically with events.
Step 2: Increase Togepi’s Friendship Level
Once you have Togepi, the next crucial step is to raise its friendship level. Here are several methods to boost friendship:
- Keep Togepi in Your Party: Simply having Togepi in your party as you explore the game world will gradually increase its friendship.
- Walk with Togepi: In games that allow Pokémon to follow you (e.g., HeartGold, SoulSilver, Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet & Violet), having Togepi follow you increases its happiness over time.
- Use Togepi in Battles: Battling with Togepi and winning will increase its friendship. Avoid letting Togepi faint in battle, as this can decrease friendship.
- Give Togepi Vitamins and Berries: Using items like Protein, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, and HP Up will significantly increase friendship, especially if Togepi has a low base friendship value. Certain berries, like Pomeg, Kelpsy, Qualot, Hondew, Grepa, and Tamato Berries, can also boost friendship (though they might lower certain stats).
- Give Togepi Held Items: Soothe Bells significantly increases friendship gain. Equip it to Togepi to accelerate the process.
- Groom Togepi: Some games feature grooming mechanics. Grooming Togepi regularly (e.g., in Pokémon Refresh in Sun/Moon or Pokémon Camp in Sword/Shield) will increase its friendship.
- Cook Meals with Togepi: In games like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, cooking and eating meals with Togepi will raise its friendship level.
- Avoid Harmful Actions: Do not let Togepi faint repeatedly in battle, and avoid using bitter medicines like Energy Powder, Heal Powder, Energy Root, or Revival Herb, as these will decrease friendship.
Step 3: Check Togepi’s Friendship Level
Determining Togepi’s exact friendship level can be tricky, as most games don’t display a numerical value directly. Instead, they offer clues through in-game NPCs or mechanics. Here’s how to check friendship in different games:
- Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum: Visit the Friendship Checker in Eterna City’s Pokémon Center. She will tell you how much Togepi likes you based on phrases. The phrase indicating high friendship is generally “It looks really happy! It must love you a lot.”
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Talk to the woman in the house just south of the Goldenrod City Pokémon Center. The dialogue will indicate Togepi’s happiness level.
- Pokémon Black and White/Black 2 and White 2: Visit the Pokémon Fan Club in Icirrus City and talk to the woman inside. Her dialogue will give you an indication of Togepi’s friendship.
- Pokémon X and Y: Visit a woman in a house in Laverre City. She will assess your Pokémon’s happiness.
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: Visit a woman in a house in Pacifidlog Town. She will tell you how much your Pokémon likes you.
- Pokémon Sun and Moon/Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: Use Pokémon Refresh. Two hearts appearing when you pet Togepi indicate high friendship.
- Pokémon Sword and Shield: Check the friendship level through the Pokémon Camp feature. By talking to Togepi in your camp, hearts will appear above its head. Two large hearts signify a high friendship level.
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Same as Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum – visit the Friendship Checker in Eterna City’s Pokémon Center.
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Friendship can be checked by talking to Belamy in Jubilife Village. He will tell you how close you are to your Pokémon.
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Check your Pokemon’s friendship level through your Pokemon’s summary. Open your party menu, select Togepi, and select “Check Summary”. On the second page, there should be a small icon. If you press A (or your action button), Togepi should have hearts floating around it. The number of hearts shows how high its friendship is. Two large hearts means it’s ready to evolve.
Step 4: Level Up Togepi
Once you’ve confirmed that Togepi has a high friendship level, the next step is simple: level it up. This can be done by battling, using Rare Candies, or EXP Candies. As soon as Togepi levels up with high friendship, it will evolve into Togetic.
Step-by-Step Guide to Evolving Togetic into Togekiss
Step 1: Obtain a Shiny Stone
After evolving Togepi into Togetic, you’ll need a Shiny Stone to trigger its final evolution into Togekiss. Shiny Stones can be found in various locations, depending on the game:
- Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum:
- Route 228
- Iron Island (requires Surf and Rock Climb)
- Mt. Coronet (requires Rock Climb)
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
- Route 14
- Bug-Catching Contest prize
- Pokéathlon Dome (requires points)
- Pokémon Black and White:
- Route 6
- Dragonspiral Tower
- Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
- Route 4
- Village Bridge
- Undella Town (Hidden Grotto)
- Pokémon X and Y:
- Glittering Cave
- Anistar City (Sun Dial)
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:
- Route 123
- Secret Super Training
- Pokémon Sun and Moon/Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon:
- Diglett’s Tunnel
- Exeggutor Island
- Pokémon Sword and Shield:
- Lake of Outrage (Wild Area, random spawn under stones)
- Stow-on-Side (bargain from the Bargain Shop keeper)
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
- Route 228
- Iron Island (requires Surf and Rock Climb)
- Mt. Coronet (requires Rock Climb)
- Grand Underground (rare spawn in certain biomes after obtaining the National Pokedex)
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus:
- Space-time distortions
- Trading Post (purchase with Merit Points)
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
- Porto Marinada Auction
- Casseroya Lake
- North Province (Area Three)
Step 2: Use the Shiny Stone on Togetic
Once you have a Shiny Stone, navigate to your bag, select the Shiny Stone, and use it on your Togetic. This will immediately trigger the evolution into Togekiss. Congratulations, you now have a powerful Togekiss!
Evolving Togepi in Pokémon GO
Evolving Togepi in Pokémon GO is slightly different from the main series games. Here’s how:
Step 1: Hatch a Togepi
Togepi can be hatched from Eggs. The specific type of Egg that hatches Togepi can vary with events, so keep an eye on in-game announcements.
Step 2: Gather Togepi Candy
To evolve Togepi into Togetic, you need 25 Togepi Candy. You can obtain Togepi Candy by:
- Hatching Togepi: Hatching Togepi will reward you with a certain amount of Candy.
- Catching Togepi: Catching Togepi (if available during special events) will reward Candy.
- Transferring Togepi: Transferring Togepi to Professor Willow will give you one Candy.
- Walking with Togepi as Your Buddy: Set Togepi as your Buddy Pokémon, and you’ll earn Candy as you walk a certain distance.
Step 3: Evolve Togepi into Togetic
Once you have 25 Togepi Candy, go to your Pokémon storage, select Togepi, and tap the “Evolve” button. Togepi will evolve into Togetic.
Step 4: Gather Togetic Candy and Obtain a Sinnoh Stone
To evolve Togetic into Togekiss, you need 100 Togetic Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. Togetic Candy can be obtained by:
- Catching Togetic: Catching Togetic (if available during special events) will reward Candy.
- Transferring Togetic: Transferring Togetic to Professor Willow will give you one Candy.
- Walking with Togetic as Your Buddy: Set Togetic as your Buddy Pokémon, and you’ll earn Candy as you walk a certain distance.
Sinnoh Stones are rarer items and can be obtained by:
- Completing Research Tasks: Some Special Research or Field Research tasks reward Sinnoh Stones.
- Winning Trainer Battles: Participating in Trainer Battles against other players or Team GO Rocket Leaders has a chance to reward a Sinnoh Stone.
- GO Battle League Rewards: Reaching certain ranks in the GO Battle League can yield a Sinnoh Stone.
- Breakthrough Research: Completing seven days of Field Research tasks can sometimes reward a Sinnoh Stone.
Step 5: Evolve Togetic into Togekiss
Once you have 100 Togetic Candy and a Sinnoh Stone, go to your Pokémon storage, select Togetic, and tap the “Evolve” button. Togetic will evolve into Togekiss. Congratulations, you now have a powerful Togekiss in Pokémon GO!
Tips and Tricks for Faster Evolution
- Use a Soothe Bell: Equipping a Soothe Bell to Togepi will significantly speed up the friendship-raising process.
- Avoid Fainting: Keep Togepi healthy and avoid letting it faint in battle.
- Regular Interaction: Regularly interact with Togepi through grooming, feeding, or walking to maintain and increase its friendship.
- Optimize Berry Usage: Use berries that increase friendship without significantly lowering stats, or balance them out with other berries.
- Shiny Stone Farming: Know the locations of Shiny Stones in your game and revisit them periodically, as some locations have respawn mechanics.
Togekiss: A Worthy Evolution
Togekiss is a powerful Pokémon with excellent stats and a versatile movepool, making it a valuable asset in any team. Its Fairy/Flying typing gives it key resistances and immunities, and it can be used effectively in both offensive and defensive roles. Whether you’re battling in-game, competing in online battles, or taking down gyms in Pokémon GO, Togekiss is a fantastic choice.
Evolving Togepi into Togetic and Togekiss requires patience and dedication, but the end result is well worth the effort. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be well on your way to adding these amazing Pokémon to your collection. Happy training!