Pokémon Scarlet and Violet take the series in a direction that fans have wanted to see for quite some time. They're the first true open-world Pokémon games, giving players the freedom to explore every inch of the Paldea region. This is a far cry from the linear RPGs of the series' past, and while there have certainly been some interesting glitches, critics and fans alike seem to enjoy this new direction. Almost every aspect of the traditional Pokémon formula had to be adapted in some way to these changes in the world design, including how players interact with their own team of Pokémon.
New to Scarlet and Violet, the Let's Go system allows players to issue commands to their lead Pokémon outside of battle, such as having them collect a nearby item or battle wild Pokémon. This system has been described by fans as an auto-battle system, as its most common use is to quickly gain experience by defeating groups of wild Pokémon. Whenever there's a new mechanic like this in a Pokémon game, it's safe to assume that there will also be a few evolutions tied to it.
How Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Let's Go Mechanic Works
By pressing the right bumper button, players can send out whichever Pokémon is in the lead slot in their party. The Pokémon will run out in the direction the player is facing, automatically battling any wild Pokémon. They can also pick up nearby items. The Pokémon will remain out of its Pokéball until the Trainer recalls them. This takes the place of previous features that allowed players to walk alongside their favorite Pokémon while also offering a quick and easy way to gain experience.
Sending a Pokémon to battle nearby wild Pokémon won't start up a normal battle encounter. Instead, the player's Pokémon will battle automatically on their own, usually defeating their opponent in a couple of attacks. They'll still take damage, though it won't be quite as much as what would happen during normal battles. Players can also farm experience points for their team this way, though they'll earn less from a single fight than they would by battling normally.
There are three Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet that require the Let's Go mechanic to evolve. To evolve Rellor, Pawmo, and Bramblin, players need to use the Let's Go feature and take 1,000 steps with them. After that, simply leveling them up once will trigger the evolution. This is nowhere as tedious as other mechanic-based evolution requirements, especially since players can farm experience for their team in the process.
Rellor Evolves Into the Bug/Psychic-Type Rabsca
Based on dung beetles, Rellor is a Bug-type Pokémon that rolls around a ball of mud wherever it goes. Rellor can be found in the Asado Desert, located at the far west edge of Paldea. These small bugs can be somewhat difficult to spot given their size, though they're not particularly rare. Rellor learns a fair amount of Bug-type moves, though it's also got a surprising selection of Ground and Rock-type moves, such as Rollout and Mud Shot.
Rellor evolves into the Bug/Psychic-type Rabsca after taking 1000 steps using Let's Go. The additional Psychic typing is certainly a surprise though by no means an unwelcome one. Along with the previous Bug, Ground, and Rock moves, Rabsca can learn a fair amount of Psychic-type moves. Rabsca's diverse move pool is backed by a solid Special Attack stat, making it a Bug-type worth checking out.
Pawmo Evolves Into the Electric/Fighting-Type Pawmot
Pawmo is actually the second stage of the Electric-type Pokémon Pawmi's evolution line. Obtaining a Pawmi might prove to be a bit more difficult than with Rellor, as they're considered to be fairly rare. The best place to look for them is in the southeast area of Paldea. This means looking in the southern sections of Area One, Three, and Five. Pawmi will evolve into Pawmo once it reaches level 18. Pawmo is an Electric/Fighting-type that's a solid pick for any team, especially when looking at its evolution.
After leveling up Pawmo with the Let's Go mechanic, it'll evolve into Pawmot. Pawmot can learn a fair amount of Normal, Electric, and Fighting-type moves, though there certainly is an emphasis on those first two typings. Pawmot's Fighting type is mostly there for the type resistance it grants, though it still makes Pawmot a worthy investment for the type coverages it can provide to a team. Stat-wise, players will want to focus on Pawmot's excellent base Speed and Attack.
Bramblin Evolves Into the Grass/Ghost-Type Brambleghast
To catch this tumbleweed Pokémon, players need to head to the deserts of Paldea. Bramblin is a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon that can often be found in the Asado Desert or in East Providence's Area Three. They are by no means rare, so finding one shouldn't take too long. Much like with Pawmo and Rellor, players need to have Bramblin walk with them for 1,000 steps to evolve into Brambleghast.
Brambleghast's base Attack and Speed are its clear stand-out stats, making it perfect as a fast physical sweeper. Its ability to learn moves like Power Whip and Rapid Spin back this up, though Brambleghast also has some interesting Ghost-type moves that are worth considering. Curse takes advantage of Brambleghast's Ghost typing while Phantom Force can help it break past more defensive opponents.