How to Evolve Lechonk into Oinkologne in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Every Pokemon game and every Pokemon region has had a beginner normal type Pokemon that seems to plague the beginning routes. Kanto has Rattata, Hoeen has Zigzagoon, Sinnoh has Bifoof.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet continue this trend by bringing Lechonk along with the region of Paldea. Easy to catch, easy to train, and being available in the first areas of the game, Lechonk, the pig Pokemon, is an excellent addition for beginner trainers.

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Although it’s fairly simple if you want to evolve Lechonk into Oinkologne, there are specific unique aspects that differ based on the gender of the Lechonk you’re evolving.

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How to get Lechonk

As mentioned above, Lechonk can be found in pretty much all of the starting areas of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It’s very likely that it’ll be the first wild Pokemon you find as soon as you set out for your adventure.

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One very important thing to keep a lookout for when catching Lechonk is its gender. The reason for this is that the gender of Lechonk will determine the innate ability it will learn when it evolves into Oinkologne.

In addition to its abilities, the gender of the Lechonk will also determine the appearance of its evolution form. For example, a female Lechonk has a bridger face color, while a male one’s face is the same color as its body.

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If you would rather just catch Oinkologne directly, then that’s also a viable option, as both versions of the pig Pokemon appear in various grasslands and forests, such as Areas One and Five of the Southern Province, and Tagtree Thicket.

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How to Evolve Lechonk into Oinkologne

Because Lechonk is such a beginner friendly Pokemon, it’s only logical that the evolving process would be as simple as possible too. All you have to do to evolve your Lechonk is train it till level 18 at which point it will naturally evolve into Oinkologne.

While you shouldn’t have any problems leveling your Lechonk up by battling either wild or enemy trainer Pokemon, if you find yourself struggling, then using EXP candies is a very quick and efficient method to level your Pokemon up.

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EXP candies are found by participating in Tera Raid Battle Events, with the harder raids giving better quality EXP candies as well.

Stat Comparision of Lechonk and Oinkologne

Stats	Lechonk	Oinkologne
HP	54	110
Attack	45	100
Sp. Attack	35	59
Defense	40	75
Sp. Defense	45	80
Speed	35	65
Total	254	489

There are no stat differences between a male and female Oinkologne

Final Thoughts

Because of how early on in the game players can catch Lechonk, as well as how easy it is to evolve it into Oinkologne, it’s very likely that most beginner trainers will have this normal type pig Pokemon as their team’s heavy hitter for a good chunk of the game.

Having there be two different types of Oinkologne without them being two different Pokemon also adds a sense of personalization to the game, as trainers can freely choose the one they want basing on either abilities or looks.

How to Evolve Lechonk into Oinkologne in Scarlet and Violet

What does Lechonk evolve into?

Lechonk evolves into Oinkologne

What level does Lechonk evolve at?

Lechonk evolves at level 19