Alolan Sandshrew is a rare and popular Pokémon found in the Kanto and Alola regions, and is the first evolution of the Alolan Vulpix. Alolan Sandshrew is a dual-type Ice/Steel Pokémon that has a unique coloration and a unique set of moves and abilities. It is also one of the few Pokémon that can evolve into a new form, the Alolan Sandslash. Evolving Alolan Sandshrew into Alolan Sandslash can be a difficult process, but it can be done with the right steps.
Understanding the Evolution Requirements
Before attempting to evolve Alolan Sandshrew into Alolan Sandslash, it is important to understand the evolution requirements. The most important requirement is that the Alolan Sandshrew must be at least level 30 in order to evolve. In addition to this, Alolan Sandshrew also needs to have either the move Ice Shard or the move Icicle Crash. If the Alolan Sandshrew does not have either of these moves, it will not be able to evolve.
Using the Move Icicle Crash
If the Alolan Sandshrew has the move Icicle Crash, it can be used to evolve the Pokémon. To use the move, the player must select the Icicle Crash option during battle. Once the move is used, the Alolan Sandshrew will evolve into an Alolan Sandslash. It is important to note that the move can only be used once per battle, so it is important to make sure that the move is used at the right time.
Using the Move Ice Shard
If the Alolan Sandshrew does not have the Icicle Crash move, the player must use the move Ice Shard to evolve it. To use the move, the player must select the Ice Shard option during battle. Once the move is used, the Alolan Sandshrew will evolve into an Alolan Sandslash. It is important to note that the move can only be used once per battle, so it is important to make sure that the move is used at the right time.
Using an Evolution Stone
In addition to using the move Ice Shard or Icicle Crash, an evolution stone can also be used to evolve an Alolan Sandshrew. To use an evolution stone, the player must select the Use Item option in battle and select the evolution stone from their bag. Once the stone is used, the Alolan Sandshrew will evolve into an Alolan Sandslash. It is important to note that the stone can only be used once per battle, so it is important to make sure that the stone is used at the right time.
Gaining Experience Points
In order to evolve an Alolan Sandshrew into an Alolan Sandslash, the Pokémon must first reach level 30. To do this, the player must battle other Pokémon and gain experience points. To gain experience points, the player must select the Fight option in battle and defeat the opposing Pokémon. Once the Alolan Sandshrew reaches level 30, it will be able to evolve.
Raising Friendship Points
Raising friendship points with an Alolan Sandshrew can also help to speed up the evolution process. To do this, the player must select the Play option in battle and pet or feed the Alolan Sandshrew. Doing this will increase the friendship points of the Pokémon, and can help it evolve faster. In addition to this, using the Move Ice Shard or Icicle Crash will also raise the friendship points of the Pokémon.
Using a Rare Candy
Using a rare candy can also help to speed up the evolution process. To do this, the player must select the Use Item option in battle and select the rare candy from their bag. Once the rare candy is used, the Alolan Sandshrew will gain an additional level and will be able to evolve. It is important to note that the rare candy can only be used once per battle, so it is important to make sure that the candy is used at the right time.
Using an Evolution Method
In addition to using a rare candy or raising friendship points, an evolution method can also be used to evolve an Alolan Sandshrew. To use an evolution method, the player must select the Use Item option in battle and select the evolution method from their bag. Once the method is used, the Alolan Sandshrew will evolve into an Alolan Sandslash. It is important to note that the method can only be used once per battle, so it is important to make sure that the method is used at the right time.
Conclusion
Evolving an Alolan Sandshrew into an Alolan Sandslash can be a difficult process, but it can be done with the right steps. The most important step is to make sure that the Alolan Sandshrew is at least level 30 in order to evolve. In addition to this, the player must either use the move Ice Shard or Icicle Crash, or use an evolution stone, rare candy, or evolution method to help speed up the process. With the right steps, an Alolan Sandshrew can be evolved into an Alolan Sandslash.