Unlocking Silvally: A Comprehensive Guide to Evolving Type: Null
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So, you’ve got yourself a Type: Null, huh? This fascinating Synthetic Pokémon, steeped in lore and scientific intrigue, is more than just a powerful battler; it’s a gateway to obtaining the even more formidable Silvally. But how exactly do you trigger that evolution? The key lies in friendship, or rather, high friendship. To evolve Type: Null, you need to raise its friendship to a high enough level and then level it up once. It sounds simple, but the path to earning Type: Null’s trust requires a bit of dedication.
Deep Dive into Friendship Mechanics
Unlike some Pokémon that evolve via specific items or locations, Type: Null relies on the hidden friendship stat. This value, ranging from 0 to 255, represents how much your Pokémon likes you. You can’t directly see this number, but you can get hints from in-game characters.
Gauging Friendship
In most Pokémon games, there’s an NPC (Non-Player Character) who can offer insight into your Pokémon’s friendship level. They might say things like, “It looks really happy!” indicating high friendship, or “It’s a little wary of you,” suggesting more work is needed. Look for these characters in major towns and cities.
Boosting Friendship
The most effective ways to increase Type: Null’s friendship are:
- Keeping it in your party: Simply having Type: Null in your active team gradually increases its friendship as you travel.
- Battling with it: Winning battles with Type: Null actively participating significantly boosts its friendship.
- Using it to overcome challenges: Whether it’s defeating a tough Gym Leader or navigating a tricky puzzle, overcoming obstacles together strengthens your bond.
- Feeding it Berries: Certain berries, like Pomeg, Kelpsy, Qualot, Hondew, and Grepa Berries, can raise friendship, but be mindful of their stat-reducing effects.
- Grooming (if applicable): Some games offer grooming features. Regularly grooming Type: Null will boost its friendship.
- Giving it Soothe Bell: Equipping Type: Null with a Soothe Bell will passively increase all friendship gains. It’s a must-have item for any Trainer aiming to quickly evolve friendship-based Pokémon.
Avoiding Actions That Lower Friendship
Certain actions will negatively impact Type: Null’s friendship, so steer clear of them:
- Letting it faint in battle: Fainting is a major friendship drain. Keep Type: Null healthy by using items or switching it out.
- Using bitter herbs: While sometimes necessary, bitter herbs like Energy Powder, Energy Root, and Revival Herb, significantly decrease friendship.
The Final Step: Leveling Up
Once you’re confident that Type: Null’s friendship is high enough (aim for the happiest possible comment from the friendship checker), simply level it up. This can be achieved through battling, using Rare Candies, or participating in Pokémon training activities. As soon as it levels up with high friendship, Type: Null will evolve into the powerful Silvally.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does Type: Null need a specific level to evolve?
No, there’s no specific level requirement beyond meeting the high friendship condition. As long as Type: Null’s friendship is high enough, it will evolve upon leveling up, regardless of whether it’s level 20 or level 99.
2. Is there a quick way to max out Type: Null’s friendship?
Using a combination of the Soothe Bell, frequent battles, and friendship-boosting berries is the quickest way. However, the exact time it takes will vary depending on the game.
3. What happens if Type: Null faints too often?
Fainting too often will significantly lower its friendship. Try to keep it healthy and avoid battles it’s ill-equipped for.
4. Can I check Type: Null’s friendship level in all Pokémon games?
Most modern Pokémon games have an NPC who can give you a general indication of your Pokémon’s friendship level. Their dialogue will give you clues about how much Type: Null likes you.
5. Does Type: Null’s nature affect its friendship gain?
Yes, certain natures (like Hardy, Docile, Serious, Bashful, and Quirky) are neutral and don’t impact friendship gain. However, others may have slight positive or negative effects.
6. Is it possible to evolve Type: Null in Pokémon GO?
Currently, Type: Null and Silvally are not available in Pokémon GO. This information may change with future game updates.
7. What’s the difference between friendship and happiness?
In most Pokémon games, friendship and happiness are interchangeable terms that refer to the same hidden stat that affects certain evolutions.
8. Can I use Rare Candies to evolve Type: Null?
Yes, you can use Rare Candies to level up Type: Null and trigger its evolution, provided its friendship is high enough.
9. Does trading Type: Null reset its friendship?
Yes, trading Type: Null will reset its friendship to its base value. You’ll need to raise its friendship again if you trade it.
10. Why is Type: Null called the “Synthetic Pokémon”?
Type: Null is called the “Synthetic Pokémon” because it was created in a lab by the Aether Foundation as an attempt to replicate the power of Arceus.
11. What’s the significance of the mask Type: Null wears?
The mask placed on Type: Null limits its power and keeps it under control. It was designed to contain the Pokémon’s potentially destructive abilities.
12. Is Silvally a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon?
Silvally is considered a Legendary Pokémon, due to its rarity and unique origin.
13. What are the “Memories” used for with Silvally?
The Memories allow Silvally to change its type. By holding a specific Memory, Silvally’s type and the type of its signature move, Multi-Attack, will change to match that Memory’s type.
14. Can you breed Type: Null or Silvally?
Type: Null is not breedable. It belongs to the No Eggs Discovered Group, which prevents it from breeding, even with Ditto in some games. However, some reports suggest that Silvally can breed with Ditto, producing Type: Null eggs.
15. Is Type: Null shiny locked in certain games?
Yes, Type: Null is shiny locked in some games, such as Pokémon Sword and Shield, meaning it’s impossible to encounter a legitimate shiny version of it in those games through normal gameplay.
By understanding the friendship mechanics and following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to evolving your Type: Null into the versatile and powerful Silvally. Enjoy your Pokémon journey! Learning more about the mechanics behind the game and the development of these games can be learned through the Games Learning Society and by going to GamesLearningSociety.org.