The friendship mechanic makes a return for Pokemon Legends: Arceus as an evolution requirement for several Pokemon. With this guide, learn how to efficiently increase / raise friendship between you and your Pokemon, and discover the location of the Friendship Checker in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

How to Raise Friendship

Keep the Pokemon in your Party

Bringing a Pokemon to your excursions and keeping it safe and healthy is the easiest way to increase your Friendship with it, signifying your reliance and trust among one another.

Reason for Friendship Increase

A Pokemon's Friendship may increase slower than some, so there will be chances wherein you'd have to bring one with you for a longer period of time.

Use the Pokemon to Collect Materials

Consistently using the Pokemon to gather materials from trees and ores is another method for building a stronger bond with your Pokemon, as it shows your trust to the Pokemon to lend their aid.

However, it is worth noting that some Pokemon's Friendship grow faster when it collects materials from trees, while others' Friendship increases when it collects from ores.

Growth Rate and Recommended Actions

Pokemon	Growth Rate	EXP	Trees	Ores
Eevee	Mid	High	Low	Mid
Chansey	Mid	High	Mid	Mid
Buneary	High	High	Mid	High
Budew	Low	Low	Low	Low

These are examples of a Pokemon's Friendship growth rate.

Friendship Checker Location

Speak with Belamy near the Jubilife Ranch after defeating Kleavor

Belamy in the Overworld

Location in Jubilife Village

To unlock the Belamy, the Friendship Checker, you'll have to progress the story up to after you quell Kleavor. After Kleavor has been quelled, Belamy will appear by the Ranch in Jubilife Village.

Frenzied Noble Kleavor Walkthrough

Complete Request 28 - Measuring Your Compatibility

To have Belamy regularly assess your Pokemon's friendship level, you'll have to first complete his request. He will ask you to show him a Pokemon with high friendship already. You should be able to show him a Pokemon, such as your starter, who has been on your team for most of your playthrough up to this point.

Measuring Your Compatibility Request Guide and Walkthrough

Friendship Checker Evaluations

Belamy will describe the level of friendship he senses between you and your Pokemon. You can get an idea of how good your friendship is with your Pokemon based on his description.

List of Pokemon that Evolve with High Friendship

Evolutions that only require High Friendship

Before Evolution		After Evolution
Pichu	→	Pikachu
Clefairy	→	Clefable
Munchlax	→	Snorlax
Golbat	→	Crobat
Chansey	→	Blissey
Buneary	→	Lopunny
Togepi	→	Togetic

Evolutions that require High Friendship and additional conditions

Before Evolution	After Evolution	Additional Conditions
Budew	Roselia	Evolve during the Morning or Daytime with High Friendship.
Riolu	Lucario	Evolve during the Morning or Daytime with High Friendship.
Chingling	Chimecho	Evolve during Nightfall with High Friendship.
Eevee	Espeon	Evolve during the Morning or Daytime with High Friendship without a Fairy-type Move.
Eevee	Umbreon	Evolve during Nightfall with High Friendship without a Fairy-type Move.
Eevee	Sylveon	Evolve at any time of day with High Friendship and a Fairy-type Move

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