To get Gimmighoul in Pokémon Go, you need to unlock and use a special item called the Coin Bag. This requires connecting your Pokémon Go account to Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on your Nintendo Switch. Then, you send a postcard from Pokémon Go to the Nintendo Switch game, which rewards you with the Coin Bag. Using the Coin Bag makes Gimmighoul appear in the wild for 30 minutes, during which you can encounter and catch it. The Coin Bag can be used once per day. If you do not own Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, you can still get Gimmighoul during special events featuring research tasks or by trading with other players who have caught it. To evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo, you need to collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins. These coins can be earned by catching Gimmighoul, spinning Golden PokéStops, which can be obtained by using Golden Lure Modules, and other activities like walking with Gimmighoul as your buddy. Shiny Gimmighoul is also available in the game, distinguishable by its white color compared to the regular silver form. Summary:
- Connect Pokémon Go to Pokémon Scarlet/Violet.
- Send a postcard from Pokémon Go to get the Coin Bag.
- Use the Coin Bag to spawn Gimmighoul for 30 minutes.
- Collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins to evolve it into Gholdengo.
- Earn coins by catching Gimmighoul and spinning Golden PokéStops.
- Shiny Gimmighoul is available during some events.
This method is currently the primary way to get Gimmighoul in Pokémon Go outside of special events or trades.
