Getting your hands on Salandit in Pokémon GO can be a bit tricky, but I’ll break down everything you need to know about catching this fascinating Poison/Fire-type Pokémon.
How to Find Salandit
Salandit is exclusively available through hatching 12km Strange Eggs, which you can only obtain by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders. These special red eggs are often called “Rocket Eggs” by the community, and they’re your ticket to potentially getting a Salandit.
The Gender Challenge
Here’s where things get interesting – and honestly, a bit frustrating. Just like in the main Pokémon games, only female Salandit can evolve into Salazzle. The catch? Female Salandit are incredibly rare, with only about a 12.5% chance of hatching one. That means roughly 7 out of 8 Salandit you hatch will be male and unable to evolve.
Steps to Get Salandit
1. Battle Team GO Rocket Grunts to collect Mysterious Components
2. Combine 6 components to create a Rocket Radar
3. Use the Radar to find and defeat Team GO Rocket Leaders
4. Collect the 12km Strange Egg as a reward
5. Walk the required distance to hatch the egg
6. Cross your fingers for a female Salandit!
Tips for Success
I’ve found that the best strategy is to clear out your egg inventory before battling Leaders, ensuring you have space for the Strange Egg. Also, try to time your Leader battles with events that feature reduced egg hatch distance – it’ll make the 12km journey much more manageable.
Evolving to Salazzle
If you’re lucky enough to hatch a female Salandit, you’ll need 50 Salandit candy to evolve it into Salazzle. Given how rare Salandit is, I’d recommend using Rare Candy if you’re eager to complete this evolution. Walking with Salandit as your buddy can help too – it earns candy every 5km.
Worth the Effort?
While the process might seem daunting, Salazzle is a unique addition to any trainer’s collection. Its Poison/Fire typing makes it an interesting choice for both PvP and raids, though it’s not necessarily a meta-defining powerhouse. Think of it more as a cool collector’s item that can occasionally surprise opponents in battle.
Remember, patience is key here. You might not get a female Salandit on your first try – or even your tenth – but that’s part of what makes it special when you finally do catch one. Keep at it, and you’ll eventually add this distinctive Pokémon to your collection!
