Can you evolve Scyther into Kleavor in Pokemon GO?

With the arrival of Kleavor in Pokemon GO during the May 2023 Raid Day, players can't help but wonder whether the evolutionary line of Scyther will get updated with the introduction of the Axe Pokemon. This is quite a valid query because, according to the lore of the mainline series, Kleavor is one of the final evolutions of Scyther that players can find in the Hisui Region, with the other being Scizor.

According to Bulbapedia, the Hisui region is what the Sinnoh region was known as before Generation IV. It provided the setting to last year's successful title, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which concluded the Generation VIII mainline series. Kleavor made its debut in the franchise with this game.

The title also contained a special Kleavor that acts as one of the frenzied Noble Pokemon in the Obsidian Fieldlands. The Noble Pokemon are a group of Pocket Monsters who are considered to be blessed by Arceus. In Pokemon Legends Arceus, trainers could get their hands on Kleavor by using a Black Augurite on Scyther.

Black Augurite is received as a request reward in Jubilife Village, but it can also occasionally be found on Gravelers. Trainers are advised to keep an eye out for them if they are trying to evolve Scyther in the Generation VIII title.

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Pokemon GO does not currently allow Scyther's evolution into Kleavor

Currently, players don't have the option to evolve Scyther into Kleavor using the method mentioned above in Pokemon GO. The official blog post marking the Axe Pokemon's arrival in the popular AR title states:

"Raids are currently the only way to obtain Kleavor. Scyther is currently unable to evolve into Kleavor in Pokemon GO.

One will have to wait and see if Niantic chooses to add the mechanic through some later event. Given that the game does not currently have the Black Augurite evolution item, it will also be interesting to see whether developers will keep the requirement or tweak it if the evolution is added in the future.

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When did Kleavor arrive in Pokemon GO? Raid Day schedule, event bonuses, and more

Niantic held a special Raid Day on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 11 am local time to 2 pm local time to mark the arrival of Kleavor in Pokemon GO. The occasion also saw the debut of Shiny Kleavor, with lucky trainers running the chance of encountering it. Kleavor was available in 3-star raids for the course of the event.

It is likely Kleavor will again reappear in 3-star raids in the near future. For those wondering how to defeat Kleavor in 3-star raids in Pokemon GO, we have you covered. Check out our guide to learn the best possible counters to defeat the Axe Pokemon on its debut.

Once you have caught the Axe Pokemon, you will also need to have the best moveset on Kleavor to utilize the beast properly in PvE and PvP. We have jotted down the most effective abilities for now and will update it accordingly in the future.