Returning in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet from Gen 5, Deerling and Sawsbuck are unique Normal/Grass-type Pokemon with four seasonal forms: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Each form has a distinct color and appearance; with shinies included, that's sixteen total forms. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet allows players to catch all forms of Deerling in different locations and even brings back the seasonal change mechanic from Pokemon Black & White. Here's how to catch Deerling and Sawsbuck in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
How To Get Deerling In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Deerling is a unique Pokemon with four forms depending on the season. While its original form will depend on the season and climate it is caught in, a Deerling left in the party will change forms depending on the season the player loads into, so players may potentially experience all forms with just one Deerling.
All Deerling will spawn on the grassy areas of the map, regardless of specific climate. For example, players won't find Deerling in the snowy mountains or the desert. The following are all locations where players can discover Deerling:
- South Province (Area One)
- South Province (Area Four)
- South Province (Area Five)
- East Province (Area One)
- East Province (Area Two)
- West Province (Area Two)
- West Province (Area Three)
How To Evolve Deerling In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Due to its multiple forms, evolving a Deerling may initially seem complex, but it's no different from how most Pokemon evolve. To evolve it, the player must get Deerling to Level 34. This evolution method is the same across all the forms of Deerling. Players can level up Deerling by battling with it, using EXP Share, or with Rare/EXP Candies.
How To Get Sawsbuck In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Sawsbuck spawns similarly to Deerling, and players can often see them in groups surrounded by Deerling. The only notable difference is that players can find the Fall form in the Casseroya Lake area. Like Deerling, Sawsbuck changes form depending on where it is when the player loads the game.
Players can find Sawsbuck in the following areas:
- South Province (Area One)
- South Province (Area Four)
- South Province (Area Five)
- East Province (Area One)
- East Province (Area Two)
- West Province (Area Two)
- West Province (Area Three)
- Casseroya Lake