In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you can evolve Machoke into Machamp in two ways. The classic method of trading with a friend is still available, but there's also a new item called the Linking Cord that lets you evolve Machoke without needing to trade.

Are you looking to get the powerful Machamp on your team? Evolving Machoke in Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a little different from previous games. While the tried-and-true method of trading with a friend still works, there’s now a way to do it all by yourself.

Evolving Machoke into Machamp

As a long-time Pokémon fan, I was so used to the trade-to-evolve mechanic for certain Pokémon. I remember the first time I got a Machoke, I was so excited to trade it with my friend to see it evolve into the mighty Machamp. It was a classic Pokémon experience!

The Linking Cord Method

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you can use a special item called the Linking Cord to evolve Machoke. This is a game-changer because you no longer have to rely on finding someone to trade with. I was so relieved when I found this out because my friend and I have completely different schedules, so coordinating a trade was always a hassle.

To use the Linking Cord, simply select it from your inventory and use it on your Machoke. It’s that easy! Your Machoke will then evolve into Machamp.

Where to Get the Linking Cord

So, where can you find this magical Linking Cord? There are a few ways to get your hands on one:

• Trading Post: The easiest way to get a Linking Cord is to buy one from the Trading Post in Jubilife Village. It costs 1,000 Merit Points, which you can earn by finding lost satchels. I spent a good hour hunting for lost satchels to get enough points, but it was totally worth it to evolve my Machoke.
• Space-Time Distortions: You can also find Linking Cords as a rare drop in space-time distortions. These are random events that appear on the map, so keep an eye out for them.
• Requests: Some requests in the game will reward you with a Linking Cord.

Now that you know how to evolve Machoke, you can add the powerful Machamp to your team and take on the challenges of the Hisui region.

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