How to evolve Phantump into Trevenant in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Need to know how to evolve Phantump into Trevenant in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Teal Mask DLC? This Ghost/Grass-type Pokemon from the early 3DS era doesn't stay small forever, but it will if you think levelling up is all that it takes to evolve.

If you're aiming to complete the Kitakami Pokedex, you'll want to know this method as soon as possible. Likewise, you'll want to know how the evolution works before you waste time doing something that won't work. We'll also quickly go over competitive movesets you can look out for.

Need more Pokemon Scarlet and Violet guides? Here's how to get a second Koraidon or Miraidon, how to defeat Koraidon or Miraidon if you’re just now reaching the end of the base game, and the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet school exam answers, too.

How to evolve Phantump into Trevenant in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask

The process of evolving Phantump into Trevenant, in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC is the same as it has been since the Pokemon debuted in the Kalos region of X and Y. Just trade it across games to trigger the evolution.

There's no held item or stone you'll need to hunt down first, and it doesn't need to be at night like when evolving Gligar into Gliscor.

Phantump trade codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mak

Trading Phantumps with a friend is the easiest way for you both to get a Trevenant registered to your Kitakami Pokedex, but it's not the only way to evolve Phantump.

If you can't wait for a friend to help you out, you can use unofficial trade codes to trade Phantumps online.

These typically match the Pokemon's National Dex number, so use 0708 in this case when prompted to set a code for an online trade. This should match you with others using that code to trade Phantumps for the purpose of evolving them into Trevenant.

Best competitive moveset for Trevenant

Here's a quick look at how to set up Trevenant as a competitive Pokemon, including the best Tera type to look out for, the best ability, nature, EVs, and moves.

Note that things could change slightly with the introduction of new moves and complimenting Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet.

Tera Type

• Ghost

Moves

• Trick
• Rock Slide
• Earthquake
• Wood Hammer

Ability

• Natural Cure

Nature

• Jolly

Item

• Choice Band

EVs

• 252 Atk
• 4 Spd
• 252 Spe

Need even more Pokemon pointers? Here are some Koraidon and Miraidon trade codes that might still be active to help you get the other legendary. We’ve also covered the fastest Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet if you’re looking into a team of speedy sweepers.