How to get Noctali on Pokémon GO? [Complete Guide]

Do you have a Evoli on your team, but you don't know how to help them grow into Noctali ?

It exists two methods to get this Darkness-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO : Rename your Eevee, or make it your Pokémon Buddy.

Here's how to do it, step by step.

Method #1: Rename your Eevee

The first technique for Evolve Eevee into Noctali It's super simple: all you have to do is rename your Évoli in « Tamao" . That's the "nickname trick," known to all trainers.

To do that, open your Eevee's menu, tap the a pencil next to her name, type Tamao and valid. The name must be exactly that; otherwise, the method won't work.

Once the nickname has been approved, the «Grow» button» Your Eevee turns pink, with a small image of Noctali next to it.

Your Pokémon is ready to move on to its Darkness-type evolution.

Attention : This nickname trick only works if’once and for all. So be sure to choose the Eevee you want to evolve before you get started.

To evolve your Eevee, you'll also need at least 25 sweets Evoli. If you don't have enough, the «Evolve» button stays green and you can't evolve it. The easiest way to collect them is to walk with your Eevee in Pokémon Buddy : You win 1 piece of candy every 5 km travelled.

Do you want to discover all the Evoli evolutions available in Pokémon GO ? Our dedicated guide covers Aquali, Voltali, Pyroli, Phyllali, Givrali, Nymphali, and Mentali, along with the nickname to use for each one.

Method #2: Set Evoli as a Pokémon Buddy

This second method can be used an infinite number of times, unlike the nickname, but it comes with one major restriction: you must click “Evolve” when it’s nighttime in the game (the map switches to dark mode). Make sure the button displays Noctali: if it displays Mentali, it's still daytime in the game, and your Eevee will evolve into Psychic, its Psychic-type evolution.

Set your Eevee as Pokémon Buddy by following these steps:

1. Go to your friend's profile page.
2. Press the button «Changing Boyfriends».
3. Confirm by clicking «Yes,» then select your Évoli.

Once you've set your Eevee as your buddy, all that's left is to walk with it:

• At least one lap 10 km with your Évoli to enable the «Upgrade» button.
• Keep it as Pokémon Buddy throughout the entire process.
• You'll pick it up on the way 2 Eevee candies over these 10 km.

Do you want to make sure it's nighttime in the game before you click «Evolve»? Press the’weather icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. The Boost Weather interface shows you in real time whether it’s day or night, as well as the current conditions (rain, snow, etc.).

Nicknames for all of Eevee's evolutions

The nickname trick works for all of Eevee's evolutions. Here is the complete list for trainers who want to collect them all:

To Phyllali and Givrali, The nickname is enough—no lure is needed. Once you've used this trick, you'll need to evolve your Eevee near a PokéStop equipped with a lure Moussu (Phyllali) or a Glacial Lure (Givrali).

Also keep in mind the promotional codes Pokémon GO : They mostly offer items, but sometimes they also give a Super Candy, which you can turn into Eevee Candies.

Now you know everything you need to get Noctali in Pokémon GO. The Copain method has no limits, as long as you trigger the nighttime evolution in the game. Want to take it a step further? Find out how get Nymphali on Pokémon GO, the Fairy-type evolution of’Évoli.