Do I Evolve Scatterbug?
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To evolve Scatterbug, you need to follow a two-step process: first, evolve it into Spewpa at level 9, and then evolve Spewpa into Vivillon at level 12, with the Vivillon pattern depending on the real-world geographic location where the Pokémon was generated. The evolution process requires a total of 125 Scatterbug Candy, with 25 Scatterbug Candy needed to evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa and an additional 100 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Tell What My Scatterbug Will Evolve Into?
You can determine which Vivillon pattern your Scatterbug will evolve into by looking at its information screen, as the pattern depends on the postcard location from which the Scatterbug was obtained.
What Are the Different Vivillon Patterns?
There are 18 different Vivillon patterns in total, each connected to a specific region around the world, and you can collect them by becoming friends with players from different regions and pinning the postcards they send you.
How Do I Evolve Scatterbug Into Vivillon?
To evolve Scatterbug into Vivillon, you need 25 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa and an additional 100 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon.
Is Scatterbug Rare?
Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon are not rare in terms of availability, but the 18 different Vivillon patterns can be challenging to collect, making them unique and sought after by players.
Why Is Vivillon So Popular?
Vivillon is popular due to its 18 different wing patterns, which are based on real-world locations, making it a unique and exciting Pokémon to collect.
What Is the Point of Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?
The point of Scatterbug in Pokémon GO is to evolve it into Vivillon with a unique pattern, which can be determined by the postcard location from which the Scatterbug was obtained.
Can I Catch More Than One Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?
You can encounter another Scatterbug from the same region by pinning 9 postcards from that region for the second encounter and 15 postcards for any additional encounters.
How Do I Check Vivillon Progress in Pokémon GO?
You can track your Vivillon progress by selecting the Vivillon Collector medal from the avatar screen and scrolling down to find the individual sub-medal for each Vivillon pattern.
What Is the Hardest Vivillon to Get?
The hardest Vivillon to get can vary, but Sandstorm is considered very rare, and Elegant can be challenging to acquire with good IVs.
Is Vivillon the Final Evolution?
Yes, Vivillon is the final evolution of Scatterbug, and its wing pattern depends on the real-world geographic location where the Pokémon was generated.
How Many Scatterbugs Are There?
There are 18 Vivillon patterns for you to collect in Pokémon Go, each connected to a selection of regions from around the world.
How Many Scatterbug Candies Does It Take to Evolve All Vivillon Patterns?
To evolve all Vivillon patterns for the Platinum Vivillon Collector Medal, you will need 2500 Scatterbug Candy.
Does Scatterbug Evolve Twice?
Yes, Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa starting at level 9, which then evolves into Vivillon starting at level 12.
Do All Scatterbugs Evolve the Same?
No, a Scatterbug will become a Vivillon with the pattern of the region it’s from, not the one you’re from, if you got it in a trade.
Why Am I Not Getting Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?
You are not getting Scatterbug in Pokémon GO because it cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, you must pin postcards that you receive from your Pokémon Go Friends to earn a Scatterbug encounter.
How Do I Get All Vivillon Patterns?
To collect all of the Vivillon patterns, you need to become friends with players from around the globe and pin the postcards they send you from these different regions, which will earn you encounters with Scatterbugs that can evolve into different Vivillon patterns.
What Is Scatterbug Weak To?
Scatterbug is a Bug-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves, and it takes reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.
How Do I Tell Which Scatterbug Is Which?
You can tell which Vivillon your Scatterbug is going to turn into by looking at its information screen, and Niantic provides a helpful map to show which locations give which Vivillon patterns.