Spritzee, the charming Fairy-type Pokémon from the Kalos region, adds a touch of elegance to any trainer’s collection. Known for its perfume-inspired design, Spritzee evolves into Aromatisse, a Pokémon that embodies grace and allure. However, evolving Spritzee in Pokémon GO isn’t quite the same as it is in the mainline Pokémon games. If you’ve been trying to figure it out, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many players get stuck trying to evolve this fragrant little creature. This guide will walk you through the full process in a simple, step-by-step way so you can finally add Aromatisse to your team.
In the traditional Pokémon games, Spritzee evolves into Aromatisse when it is traded while holding an item called a Sachet. But Pokémon GO doesn’t use held items or item-based trades. Instead, Niantic has modified the evolution method to better fit the mobile platform.
To evolve Spritzee in Pokémon GO, you’ll need to meet three specific requirements:
- You must have 50 Spritzee Candies
- You need to set Spritzee as your Buddy Pokémon
- You must activate an Incense or a Mystery Box while Spritzee is your active buddy
That’s it. But the order and timing are very important, which is where some players get confused.
Step-by-Step Evolution Guide
Let’s break this down into bite-sized steps so you can follow along easily:
Step 1: Collect 50 Spritzee Candies
You’ll need a total of 50 candies to evolve Spritzee. You can get these by catching Spritzee in the wild, hatching them from eggs, or using Rare Candies. Using a Pinap Berry while catching will double the candies you earn per catch, so make sure to use them when possible.
Step 2: Set Spritzee as Your Buddy
Open your Pokémon GO app, tap on your trainer avatar, and then tap on the Buddy icon. Choose Spritzee from your Pokémon collection. Once selected, you’ll see Spritzee walking alongside your trainer on the main screen.
Step 3: Activate an Incense or a Mystery Box
Once Spritzee is set as your buddy, go to your inventory and use an Incense or Mystery Box. Make sure to do this after setting your buddy—this is key. If you use the Incense first and then switch buddies, the evolution requirement won’t be met.
An Incense can be earned through various means in-game or purchased using PokéCoins. A Mystery Box is obtained by transferring a Pokémon to Pokémon HOME. Either item will work for the evolution requirement, so use whichever one is available to you.
Step 4: Evolve Spritzee
With Spritzee as your active buddy and your Incense or Mystery Box running, tap on Spritzee’s profile in your Pokémon collection. You should now see that the “Evolve” button is active. Tap it, and watch as Spritzee transforms into Aromatisse.
Keep in mind that the evolution option will only appear while the Incense or Mystery Box effect is active. Once the timer runs out, the button will disappear until you repeat the process.
Tips for Efficient Evolution
If you’re planning on evolving more than one Spritzee or saving resources, here are some quick tips:
- Use Mystery Boxes wisely: If you frequently use Pokémon HOME, take advantage of the Mystery Box instead of spending PokéCoins on Incense. The effect is the same for this evolution requirement.
- Be strategic with your evolutions: Since each Spritzee evolution requires a fresh activation of Incense or a Mystery Box, you might want to evolve just one excellent Spritzee with high IVs rather than several random ones.
- Watch for events: Pokémon GO often runs events that increase the spawn rate of certain Pokémon, including Spritzee. These events are perfect opportunities to farm candies and catch stronger Spritzee for evolution.
- Walk with Spritzee: If you’re short on candies, make Spritzee your buddy and walk with it to earn candies over time. This is especially helpful if you don’t see Spritzee in the wild very often.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Here are a few common errors that players run into:
- Using Incense before setting Spritzee as buddy: This is the most common mistake. Make sure Spritzee is your buddy before activating any item.
- Expecting the evolve button to stay forever: The “Evolve” button only appears during the active Incense or Mystery Box time window. Once it’s over, you’ll have to repeat the process.
- Trying to evolve multiple Spritzee with one item use: Unfortunately, this doesn’t work. You’ll need to activate a new Incense or Mystery Box each time you want to evolve a Spritzee.
