How to get a Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Daniel Megarry
Scyther evolving with a Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

A Metal Coat is required for completing the Paldean Pokedex, so if you’re wondering where to find one in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, we’ve got all the details you need about its location and how to use it.

While most Pokemon evolve naturally as they level up in Scarlet & Violet, some creatures require a helping hand from a special item. This could be an Evolution Stone or a seemingly random held item.

One of these items is the Metal Coat, which is indispensable to evolve Scyther into Scizor. If you’re wondering where to find a Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, you’ll find the answers you need below.

A Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to get a Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The easiest way to get a Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is to purchase one for ₽3000 from the Delibird Presents store in Levincia.

It seems that this item is only available to purchase in Levincia. If you fast-travel to the Pokemon Center on the northern side of the city, the Delibird Presents store should be opposite and to the left.

Metal Coats occasionally appear in Porto Marinada auctions and it might be possible to find one on the ground in the wild, but purchasing one from the Delibird Presents store is definitely the quickest method.

What is the Metal Coat used for in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The main reason to hunt down a Metal Coat in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is that it’s required to evolve Scyther into Scizor.

In order to complete this unique evolution process, you’ll need to give your favorite Scyther a Metal Coat to hold and trade it with another trainer. It will evolve automatically and can then be traded back to you.

You can also simply use your Metal Coat as a held item for your favorite Steel-type Pokemon in the game, as it will boost the power of Steel-type attacks in battle.

That’s everything you need to know about the Metal Coat! Check out some more Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides below:

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About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.