Paldea might be one of the most biologically diverse continents in the Pokemon World. Step outside Mesagoza West or East gates and you’ll be utterly bombarded with a wild array of Pokemon. But chief among them is Pokemon’s biggest and most well-known mascot: Pikachu. Pikachu requires a Thunder Stone to evolve, but so do a variety of other Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, many of whom you’ll encounter fairly on, like Magnemite’s evolved form, Magneton, and the ridiculous, helmeted Tadbulb.
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If you want to supercharge your electric Pokemon before the gym, a Thunder Stone for these Pokemon is the way to go. And fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can get your hand on this stone fairly early on in the game.
How to Get a Thunder Stone in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Like many items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, evolution stones can be found on the ground, usually in a biome associated with their element. For example, Fire stones are extremely common in the mining area just North of Levincia City. But where should you hunt if you want a Thunder Stone?
There are three confirmed places with guaranteed Thunder Stone spawns in the overworld:
Levincia City – It makes sense that you’d be able to find a Thunder Stone in the home of Electric-type Gym Leader, Iono. Her trademark Pokemon, Bellibolt, even evolves from a Thunder Stone. To find a Thunder Stone of your own here, head to the pier in Levincia City that juts off the right side of the Pokeball-style boardwalk until you hit the wall closest to the East Paldean sea. There, in the middle of the pier, will be a Thunder Stone!
West Province (Area One) – Central
From the Pokecenter in West Province (Area One), cross the bridge. You’ll see a set of turbines lining the river on your right side, along with steps to climb them. Climb the very first one and, at the top, you should find a Thunder Stone! There are other items worth ascending for on the other turbines, so check them out!
Casseroya Lake –
Head past Asado Desert and drive across the lake’s surface, heading for the North-West island. It’s the largest of the “broken” islands and connects to the rest of the shore with a tiny bridge. Once you’ve reached this mini-island, head up the hill to the very top. There, beside a rock, will be a Thunder Stone!
Some evolution stones (most importantly, Thunder) become available through Delibird Presents and cost 3,000 LP or Pokémon Dollars. This chain of shops is available in three major cities: Mesagoza, Cascafarra, and Levincia. But stones will only begin appearing amongst the merchandise when you’ve defeated three Gym leaders.
Good luck finding that stone, Trainer!
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