Pokémon GO features a host of adorably beautiful pocket monsters that Trainers can catch and add to their Pokédex, one of which is the Alolan Primarina. This Water- and Fairy-type Pokémon serves as the final evolution in the Popplio family. Its elemental traits make it highly resistant to Dragon-type Moves. As a result, Primarina is a prime counter against Dragon-type opponents like the upcoming Guzzlord, a new Ultra Beast featured in several events for November 2022. Whether Trainers like its captivating design or combat capabilities, Primarina is a Pokémon that is undoubtedly at the top of certain players’ wishlists.
Catching Primarina in Pokémon GO
Unfortunately, it is unlikely any November 2022 Raids will feature Primarina in Pokémon GO, but this does not mean Trainers should give up hope. Popplio is an uncommon encounter yet far from rare, meaning players can farm catching Popplio to accumulate Candy to evolve it into Primarina.
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Popplio can evolve into Brionne after being given 25 Candy, and Brionne turns into Primarina with 100 Candy. Therefore, those who own Popplio will need a total of 125 Candy to unlock Primarina in Pokémon GO. While this requirement might seem like a lot to some Trainers, it is fairly typical for Pokémon to require at least 125 to 150 Candy to reach its max evolution form. Nevertheless, accumulating Candy for Popplio might be a challenge since it is not one of the featured pocket monsters for November 2022. Still, there are a few methods that players can use to maximize their Popplio Candy income to get Primarina.
The first and most straightforward source of Popplio Candy is catching Wild Popplio with Pinap Berries. Of course, most Trainers already know that Pinap Berries increase the number of Candy attained from a successful capture. However, there might be a few players who need to remember to utilize this mechanic for bonus Candy. The second source of Popplio Candy is equipping Popplio as a Buddy. Having Popplio as a Buddy will enable Trainers to passively receive its Candy as they walk about the AR world doing other activities. By using these two methods, players will eventually have enough to evolve Popplio into Brionne and Primarina in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.