Evolution items

Gimmighoul Coins

A special resource used to evolve eligible Roaming Form Gimmighoul into Gholdengo. This evolution requires 999 coins rather than ordinary Candy.

Reviewed 2026-10-15

Evolution cost: 999 coins
Ordinary Candy: Not required

How to get it

Spin PokéStops with active Golden Lure Modules.
Catching Roaming Form Gimmighoul and walking with it as your buddy can provide coins.

How to use it

Open an eligible Gimmighoul when you have 999 coins and select Evolve.
Confirm the individual carefully: the evolution consumes the full coin cost.

Worth knowing

These are not shop currency; PokéCoins cannot be spent directly on the evolution.

Some costumed Gimmighoul cannot evolve. Check the evolution button before choosing which one to develop.

Sources & further reading

Pokémon GO: A Quantitative Approach by nick blackVersion 1.0.6 (October 4, 2026), §8.2, p. 81; Table 8.7

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