Introduction
The newly released Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games allow players to explore the Paldea region and befriend new Pokemon. As you build your team for battles and adventures, you‘ll want to increase your Pokemon‘s friendship level, which enables helpful bonuses. Equipping the Soothe Bell item can accelerate friendship gain as you play. This guide explains where to find and how to use this item.
What Does the Soothe Bell Do?
The Soothe Bell is a special held item that makes Pokemon more friendly and obedient. Specifically, it doubles the number of friendship points earned through various actions. This allows your Pokemon‘s friendship level to increase faster, which unlocks certain evolutions and power boosts.
Here are some key benefits unlocked by higher friendship:
- Increased damage in battles
- New evolution opportunities
- More effective use of some moves
Equipping a Soothe Bell early on will help pave the way for these advantages.
Where to Buy Soothe Bells
Soothe Bells can be purchased from Delibird Presents shops found in various Paldean towns and cities, including:
- Mesagoza
- Levincia
- Cascarrafa
At any of these shops, browse the "General Goods" category and you‘ll find Soothe Bells in stock for 5,000 Pokedollars.
Unlike some specialty evolution items in the games, the Soothe Bell is available for sale right away without needing to collect any gym badges first.
How to Use the Soothe Bell
After buying a Soothe Bell, open your bag and give it to a Pokemon to hold. As you explore, battle, and spend time with that Pokemon, the Soothe Bell‘s effect will build friendship faster than usual by doubling the points earned.
Things that influence friendship include:
- Gaining EXP from battles
- Using vitamins and other stat-boosting items
- Traveling around the map together
Check your Pokemon‘s friendship periodically as you play to monitor growth. Eventually, you should unlock related evolutions and power ups.
Key Takeaways
- The Soothe Bell doubles the rate Pokemon gain friendship points
- Buy it for 5,000 Pokedollars from any Delibird Presents
- Give to a Pokemon to hold while playing and training
- Unlocks evolutions and battle performance boosts
With this guide, acquiring and using Soothe Bells in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet should be straightforward. Equip one as soon as possible so your Pokemon will warm up to you faster!
