Pokmon Go Metal Coat – evolve Scyther into Scizor, Onix into Steelix, and how to get the Metal Coat – Eurogamer.net

Evolution methods for new Gen 2 Pokmon Scizor, Steelix, and how to get the Metal Coat.

By Chris Tapsell Published 20/02/2017

Gen 2 is finally here and with it come not just new Pokmon like Scizor and Steelix, but new items like the Metal Coat, too.

That, in turn, means new methods for evolution: the Metal Coat was used for evolving Scizor and Steelix in the main Pokmon games by having them hold the item when being traded - a mechanic that's not in Pokmon Go at all as things stand.

So with that in mind, how do you evolve Scyther into Scizor, and evolve Onix into Steelix, and likewise how do you get the Metal Coat in Pokmon Go?.

The answers to all that can be found below, but while you're here, it's worth noting that there are several other new, special items which work in precisely the same way: the King's Rock for Slowking and Politoed, the Dragon Scale for Kingdra, the Sun Stone for Bellossom and Sunflora, and the Up-Grade for Porygon2.

Back in the main series of Pokmon games, Scyther's evolution into Scizor was somewhat awkward, requiring not only the Metal Coat held item but a friend to trade (and trade back) with too.

In Pokmon Go things are a little easier. You'll still need to find yourself a Metal Coat, but instead of any kind of trading required, you'll just need another 50 Candy to evolve your Scyther into Scizor, which can be done from the same in-game menu as you would for evolving any other Pokmon with the standard Candy method so far.

Note that the Metal Coat will be consumed in the process though, just like your Candy is when evolving as usual, so be sure this is the one you want to evolve!

Much the same as with Scyther, Onix's original method of evolution in the traditional Pokmon games was a little awkward, again requiring both a trading partner and a Metal Coat to perform.

Not only that - Steelix shares the same method as the Scizor evolution does in Pokmon Go, too. Simply earn yourself the right amount of Candy, pick up a Metal Coat, and evolve your Onix from the in-game menus.

As with Scyther and Scizor, again remember that this consumes the Metal Coat item when used to evolve your Onix into Steelix, so choose wisely before you confirm it!

Want more help with Pokmon Go's Gen 2 update? Our list of new Gen 2 Johto Pokmon can teach you where to find each one, what you need to know about new Pokmon Go Berries, Special Items to evolve Pokmon such as King's Rock, Sun Stone, Up-Grade, Dragon Scale and Metal Coat, and how to get Eevee evolutions Umbreon, Espeon, and updated Egg distances and best Pokmon charts, as well as other Pokmon Go tips, tricks, cheats and guides.

The Metal Coat in Pokmon Go can be found from Pokstops, the same way you'd acquire the occasional Egg. You'll find more concentrated clusters of Pokstops in urban areas, but thankfully that's not the only strategy we have.

A special evolution item is far more likely to drop on the seventh day of your PokStop Daily Bonus streak. There's no guaranteeing which evolution item you'll get, but with only five in the game at least you hopefully shouldn't have to wait too long to get a hold of all the items you need.

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