How to evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff in Pokemon Go

David Purcell
The Pokemon Swirlix and Slurpuff are shown against a blurred background

It’s time to get your Poke Balls ready Trainers, as alongside the new Max Out season, Pokemon Go is hosting the Psychic Spectacular event, and this is the perfect time to bag some rare and powerful Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon.

Swirlix, the Cotton Candy Pokemon from the Kalos region, is numbered #684 in the Pokedex and will be one of the most sought-after during the event.

How does Swirlix evolve in Pokemon Go?

Screenshots from Pokemon Go show how to evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff

How to evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff

  1. Collect 50 Swirlix Candy in Pokemon Go.
  2. Collect at least 25 of the following: Pinap Berries, Nanab Berries, Razz Berries. 
  3. Feed Swirlix 25 treats in a row.
  4. Evolve your Pokemon into Slurpuff

Don’t be tricked into thinking you can only give your Buddy three berries a day. Even when the hunger meter is full and you have already gained hearts, you can continue to feed your them berries despite them no longer doing anything.

So yes, you can give Swirlix all 25 berries in one go, it just might take a little while.

Screenshots from Pokemon Go show how to evolve Swirlix into Slurpuff

As a Fairy-type Pokemon, Swirlix is now only quite rare, but Slurpuff can also be a great Pokemon to use against Dragon, Psychic, and Dark-type Pokemon in Raids, so it is well worth finding this rare ‘mon and evolving it.

How to get Swirlix in Pokemon Go Psychic Spectacular

There are two ways to get a Swirlix in the Pokemon Go Psychic Spectacular event. These can be found below:

  • Encounter Swirlix in the wild
  • Complete event-exclusive Field Research for a chance to encounter Swirlix

Get more Pokemon Candy in Pokemon Go

Getting Pokemon Candy is not too hard. There are a few ways to get them.

  • Catching Pokemon
  • Using Berries at Pokemon Go gyms
  • Walking with Buddy Pokemon
  • Transferring Pokemon
  • Hatching eggs

Attaining additional Pokemon Candy from eggs takes time, but it adds up before long. For a 2km egg, for example, you will collect approximately 10 candies. For a 5km egg, there will be a reward of 20, and for a 10km egg you’re looking at 30 candies.

Slurpuff Weaknesses and Resistances

The Fairy-type Pokemon Slurpuff

As a pure Fairy-type Pokemon with an impressive amount of bulk, Slurpuff does have some place in PvE and PvP, so there is a reason to evolve your Swirlix beyond filling the Pokedex.

Slurpuff Weaknesses

  • Steel
  • Poison

Slurpuff Resistances

  • Dragon
  • Bug
  • Dark
  • Fighting

Slurpuff Fast Attacks

  • Tackle
  • Charm
  • Fairy Wind

Slurpuff Charged Attacks

  • Flamethrower
  • Draining Kiss
  • Play Rough
  • Energy Ball

With great STAB moves like Play Rough and Charm, Slurpuff can carve out a space for itself in the Pokemon Go Great League, using its Fairy-type moves to counter some common Dragon, Dark, and Fighting-type threats like Pangoro, Machamp, and Hakamo-o.

Good luck catching your Swirlix in Niantic‘s game and hopefully – using this guide – you will also have a Slurpuff in no time!