How to get Gengar without trading in Brilliant Diamond

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There are a handful of Ghost-type Pokémon that you can find in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar are some of the most famous as they’re Pokémon from the original Pokémon games. But, if you want to evolve Haunter into Gengar, you need to meet specific requirements. In this guide, we’re going to share how you can evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

You don’t need an item or a special move to evolve Haunter into Gengar. Instead, the only way to do it is by giving another player your Haunter. When you make the trade, Haunter instantly evolves into Gengar during the trade.

You can always have your friend give you a Haunter, and that’s another way you can receive the Gengar. Regardless of how you do it, trade needs to happen for Haunter to evolve into Gengar. Haunter does not need to be holding any special items, so you don’t need to worry about that. You want to make sure you exchange the Pokémon with someone you trust to ensure you receive Gengar back when the trade is over. Gengar is a useful Pokémon if you want to make sure it’s never hit by any Normal-type attacks.

Gengar was the original spectral spook. It hides in your shadow, screams in your ear, and curses you with misfortune with its very presence. Though, in spite of all that, I still think Gengar is cute. Look at it, it’s spiky and chubby and has a big smile. Who doesn’t want a cute little buddy who can curse your enemies? I know I do! Here’s how to evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Since the Gengar line is from the first generation of Pokémon, its evolutionary procedure isn’t especially complicated. Gastly initially evolves into Haunter when it reaches level 25. In order to evolve Haunter into Gengar, though, you’ll need to trade it with another player. Hopefully you know at least one other person with a copy of Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl.

How to Evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

To evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

1. Visit the Local or Global online room either from a Pokémon Center or the overworld
2. Interact with another player to initiate a trade and offer up your Haunter
3. Once the trade completes, Haunter will immediately evolve into Gengar

Assuming you have a friend with the game, or at least an acquaintance you trust won’t steal your Pokémon, setting up this process is simple. Just visit the online Local or Global rooms, depending on your proximity to one another, setting up a private room with a link code to keep things simple. 

When both of you are in the room, get a trade started and offer up your Haunter. Your trade partner can offer anything they want, it doesn’t affect what you’re trying to do. When you both make your offers, commence the trade. When the trade finishes, Haunter will immediately evolve into Gengar, after which you can trade back and enjoy your little curse machine.