Finizen is a newly introduced Pokemon in thePokemon Scarlet & Violetseries. It is a Water-Type that evolves in an unusual manner unlike any otherPokemon.

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Image of Finizen’s habitat in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Finding this Pokemon is relatively easy, so long as you have theability to swim in water.It canevolve into Palafin, a unique Dolphin Pokemon with two different forms and the ability to increase its own power significantly in battle.

Finizen’s Frequent Habitats

As shown in the picture above, Finizen can be found inany of the sea areas across Paldea.They will frequently appear at the shores of beaches and shouldn’t be too hard to spot. Theydo not appear in smaller bodies of water, like the Casseroya Lake or the rivers in Paldea.

Thebest spots to searchfor Finizen includebeach areas, such as the small beach just north of Porto Marinada or the one near North Province (Area Three). The Finizen will vary in level greatly, so you can go to whichever locationbest fits your current experience level.

Image of a battle between Finizen and Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

West Paldean Sea - Lower Level

The first location to find Finizen is thesmall beach area north of Porto Marinadain the West Paldean Sea.These Finizen will be aroundLevel 28 to 29, so they will be quite easy to catch. Here’s how to find them.

North Paldean Sea - Higher Level

The second location where Finizen can easily be found is in theNorth Province (Area Three) beach area, just outside of theFairy Crew’s Base.These Finizen will be higher in level, aroundLevel 42 to 43.If you have the ability to catch this level, then this would be more ideal as it will beeasier to evolve your Finizen into Palafinlater on.

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How To Evolve Finizen To Palafin

Now that you have your Finizen caught and ready to go, you will want to work towardsevolving it into Palafin.Since this evolution isn’t like others, you can follow the directions mapped out below to simplify the process.

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Image of the Porto Marinada Lighthouse on the map in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Image of the beach area above North Province (Area Three) on the map in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Image of the main character on the Union Circle in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.