I. Introduction
Have you been having trouble evolving your Carkol in Pokemon Sword and Shield? You’re not alone. Many players have struggled with this process, but fortunately, there are solutions to make it easier. This article will provide tips and tricks to help you evolve your Carkol into a powerful Coalossal.
II. Overview of Carkol
Carkol is a Fire/Rock-type Pokemon first introduced in Generation VIII. Its appearance is that of a coal mine cart with a fiery engine. Carkol can have the abilities Flame Body or Steam Engine and can reach a maximum speed of 80 mph. However, Carkol’s low Special Defense and Defense stats are not ideal for battles, and it also has weaknesses to Water, Rock, and Ground-type moves.
III. The Evolution Process
To evolve Carkol into Coalossal, you need to take the following steps:
- Level up Carkol to level 34 or higher.
- While Carkol is on your team, go to any location with a Geothermal Heat Source (such as Galar Mine No. 2 or Circhester Gym).
- Interact with the Heat Source and Carkol will evolve into Coalossal.
Alternatively, you can trade a Carkol between games to trigger evolution. It’s important to note that you need to have caught Carkol yourself for it to be able to evolve.
Some tips and tricks to make the evolution process easier include keeping Carkol in your party while exploring areas with Geothermal Heat Sources, using experience candies to level up faster, and trading with a friend or using Nintendo’s online trading system if you don’t have another game to trade with.
Common mistakes to avoid include accidentally trading your Carkol away before evolving it, forgetting to bring Carkol to a Geothermal Heat Source, and leveling it up too quickly without taking it to a heat source.
IV. Training Techniques for Carkol
To train Carkol effectively, you should prioritize moves that can make use of its strengths. Carkol’s high physical attack can make moves like Rock Slide and Flare Blitz devastating to opponents. You should also focus on increasing its speed and attack EVs while balancing its defense and special defense.
After evolving into Coalossal, you can also take advantage of its new ability, Steam Engine, which boosts its speed when hit by a Fire- or Water-type move. Use this ability strategically to make Coalossal even more formidable in battle.
V. Catching and Raising Carkol
If you haven’t caught a Carkol yet, you can find it in the Galar Mine No. 2. It has a 25% encounter rate in the main level and 5% in the side path. It’s also worth checking any Max Raid Battles with rock or fire dens, as Carkol can be found in some of these.
To raise Carkol quickly, you can use experience candies, participate in battles, and complete battles in the Battle Tower. Keep Carkol happy and healthy by giving it items like berries and vitamins as well as using Pokemon Camp to raise its friendship.
VI. Comparing Carkol with Other Fire-type Pokemon
Carkol is a unique Pokemon but it has some strong competitors in the Fire-type category. Pokemon like Charizard, Arcanine, and Cinderace have higher stats and more versatile movesets. However, Carkol’s Rock-typing gives it advantages over these Pokemon, like resistance to Normal and Flying-type moves and a super-effective attack against Ice and Fire-types.
Ultimately, it’s up to your playing style and preference when choosing a Fire-type Pokemon for your team.
VII. Carkol in Max Raid Battles
Coalossal is a formidable choice for Max Raid Battles, especially against opponents weak to Rock or Fire-type moves. Use its special abilities, like Steam Engine and Flash Fire, to your advantage and prioritize training its attack, speed, and defense stats. Be sure to bring along a balanced team with different typings to cover all weaknesses.
VIII. Conclusion
Evolving Carkol into Coalossal may take some time and effort, but it’s worth it in the end. By following the steps outlined above and employing the right training techniques, you can turn Carkol into one of the strongest members of your team. Remember to keep your Carkol happy and healthy, and don’t forget to take advantage of its unique abilities and typing to dominate battles.
