The world of Pokemon is undoubtedly more complex than it seems and it's no different in the latest entry to these games, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. There are tons of factors that Pokemon fans need to take into consideration when creating their team, evolving its members, and beating other strong players.

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Friendship, for example, is an essential thing when it comes to Pokemon. Not only are these pocket monsters helping trainers become the strongest they can be, but they're also their friends. This guide will explain where to check friendship levels with Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and why it's such a big deal.

Where To Check Friendship Level With Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet

Cascarrafa is an important point of interest in the Paldea region. After beating Kofu, the Cascarrafa gym leader, players will gain access to the Port Marinada markets where villagers hold auctions daily, selling great amounts of EV resetting berries. But there's something else in this town that's worth noting: the friendship checker.

The friendship checker is can be found in Cascarrafa. She's on the middle level of the town, by the hedges near the fountain - east of the southwestern Pokemon Center. If players talk to her and she will ask them to choose one of their Pokemon and she'll tell them how close the Pokemon feel to their current trainer.

Why Friendship Matters In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Friendship is an important stat when it comes to evolving certain Pokemon. There are some Pokemon that no matter how high their actual level is, they just won't evolve unless they have a high enough friendship level with their trainer. To know more about increasing friendship levels with Pokemon, check out this detailed article on the subject. Here are the Pokemon in the Paldea region that can only be evolved with friendship:

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are available for Nintendo Switch.

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