In Pokémon Sword and Shield, many Pokémon have different requirements to evolve them. Some require certain items or must level up for a specific time of day. Debugant, the Fighting-type Pokémon, has unique requirements and three different evolutions: Kicklee, Kapoera, and Tygnon.
First, you need to capture a Debugant. It won't take you too long as you can meet him early in the game. The two notable places that you can find are both in the Wilderness Area, the Rolling Fields and South Miloch Lake. A Debugant will appear in all weather conditions.
After you've captured your Debugant, you'll want to check out the Pokémon's stats to find out which trail it's heading for when it levels up. Unlike other Pokémon, a Debugger evolves into one of its three stat-based evolutions.
- If the attack is greater than her defense, she becomes a Kicklee.
- If the attack is less than her defense, she becomes a Tygnon.
- If attack and defense are equal, it becomes a Kapoera
Debugant evolves after level 20, so you still have to influence the differences. You can change their stats in a number of ways, for example, by using the feathers you find on the Highway 5 bridge shortly after defeating the first Gym Leader, Milo.
To increase Debugant's attack, you need the Muscle Feather. To improve his defense, you need the Resist Feather.
When you capture the Debugant, check out its summary page and go to the Pokémon stats section, which should be the second choice when reviewing the Pokémon. There will be a graph detailing its various statistics. When you're here, click the "X" button on your switch. A yellow ring should replace the usual stats. This information details how a Pokémon progresses and becomes stronger with each level.
If the Torgue stats are advancing in the direction of attack or defense you want, you don't have to worry about The plumes. However, if you want to have a Kapoera, you will need to use the feathers to make these numbers line up.
