How to Evolve Graveler

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find someone you can trade with

   You need to trade Graveler with someone who has a game from the same Generation.
   
   For example, you can trade between Red and Blue (Generation I) or Diamond and Pearl (Generation III).
   
   You cannot trade between Blue and Pearl.
   
   You cannot use a DS to trade between Generation III games.
   
   This is due to the lack of a link cable port on the DS.
   
   If you are playing on an emulator, click here.
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   Step 2: or use another Game Boy and game.

   This is required for trading in Generations I-IV.
   
   In Generation V and later, you can select any of your Pokémon.
   
   Make sure Graveler is not holding an Everstone.
   
   This prevents evolutions. , How you connect varies depending on the system.
   
   Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance
   - Use a link cable to connect two of the systems.
   
   You cannot connect different versions of the Game Boy.
   
   Nintendo DS
   - You can connect wirelessly within 30 feet.
   
   Generation V games can also connect via IR built-in to the cartridge.
   
   Use the C-Gear in the game.
   
   Click here for a guide on trading with the DS.
   
   Nintendo 3DS/2DS
   - Press the L and R buttons and select Player Search System.
   
   This will allow you to trade with the other nearby system.
   
   You can also connect to the internet and trade online.
   
   Make sure that your partner trades the evolved Golem back to you., It will evolve into Golem as soon as it is traded.
   
   Graveler's level doesn't matter.
   
   See if your friend has a Pokémon that evolves through trading as well.
   
   That way you can knock them both out at once.
   
   Pokémon that require trades include Clamperl, Electabuzz, Feebas, and more., Your new Golem will be on the other system.
   
   Have your friend trade it back to you to get your Golem. , Since it's not possible to trade using an emulator, you'll need to use a workaround to evolve Graveler (and other Pokémon that rely on trading to evolve).
   
   If you're playing Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver, you can use a fan-made hack to change Graveler into a Pokémon that evolves when it reaches Level
   50.
   
   This only works on the US versions of these ROM files. , You'll need to download the custom ROM editor from this forum.
   
   Follow the link at the top of the first post to download the editor, which is a very small file.
   
   Extract the files from the ZIP once you've downloaded it. , Run NitroExplorer2b.exe to start the editor.
   
   You may be prompted to install the .NET Framework files if they aren't already installed on your computer. , Press the "Load ROM" button and browse for your Pokémon ROM file. , The file you need to select varies depending on the game you are modifying:
   Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
   - Open the "poketool" folder, and then open the "personal" folder.
   
   Select the "evo.narc" file.
   
   HeartGold, SoulSilver
   - Open the "a" folder, then the "0" folder, followed by the "3" folder.
   
   Select the "4" file. , This will open the file browser. , there should be a "4" file in the same folder as NitroExplorer2b.exe.
   
   Select this file to insert into the ROM. , After replacing the file, you can start up your emulator and play your game.
   
   Graveler will now evolve into Golem at Level
   50., You normally cannot trade between emulators, making it difficult to get Graveler to evolve.
   
   There is a special version of the VBA emulator called VBALink that allows you to run up to four instances of it at once.
   
   This lets you trade between the instances, but requires a bit of work to get going. , You'll find this process much easier if you keep everything you need in one spot.
   
   Create a folder called "vbalink" or something similar on your Desktop. , You can download the VBALink emulator from vbalink.info.
   
   Download the "1.72" file and extract the contents into your new folder. , These configuration files will make the trading process much smoother.
   
   Download the ZIP containing the three INI files from this forum thread.
   
   Extract the files into the same "vbalink" folder that the emulator files are in. , Copy the ROM file you normally use into the "vbalink" folder. , You'll need a saved game that is far enough in the game to allow for trading.
   
   The requirements for trading vary depending on the game. , Copy the ".sav" file and paste it twice into the "vbalink" folder.
   
   This will leave you with the original and two copies. , Right-click the first copied saved game and select "Rename".
   
   Change the extension from ".sav" to ".sa1".
   
   Repeat the process for the second file, changing the extension to ".sa2".
   
   You should now have a ".sav"
   
   a ".sa1"
   
   and a ".sa2" file in the "vbalink" folder.
   
   If you don't see file extensions, click the "View" tab in Explorer and check the "File name extensions" box. , Double-click the "VisualBoyAdvance.exe" program to start the emulator.
   
   Click "File" → "Open" and select your ROM file from the "gbalink" folder. , Walk upstairs and stand in front of the lady who will start the trade process.
   
   Do not talk to her yet.
   
   The controls for the first window are WASD to move, Q for A, E for B, and Z for Select. , Make sure that "Pause when inactive window" is not checked. , Double-click "VisualBoyAdvance.exe" again to start another instance of VBAlink in another window.
   
   Drag this window to the right side of your screen.
   
   Click "File" → "Open" and select the same ROM file as you did before. , The controls for this window are different.
   
   Press TFGH to move, R for A, Y for B, and V for Select.
   
   Move the character to the Pokémon Center and stand in front of the trade lady. , The game may hang for a few seconds, just be patient and avoid hitting more keys.
   
   Choose the "Trade" option from the menu. , This will make the character on the right screen speak to the trade lady.
   
   Select the "Trade" option.
   
   After a few moments, the trade interface should appear on both screens. , You'll only be keeping one of the save files, so pay attention to which screen you trade it to.
   
   Graveler will evolve into Golem as soon as it is traded. , After trading, you'll receive a notification that your game has saved.
   
   You can close your emulators at this point. , Select the save file you want to keep.
   
   If you are keeping the save file from the left screen, select the ".sa1" file.
   
   If you are keeping the save file from the right screen, select the ".sa2" file.
   
   Copy and paste the selected file back into your original emulator's directory. , Copy and paste the ".sav" file in your emulator directory to somewhere else in case the new file doesn't work.
   
   You can move your old save back if something goes wrong. , Change the extension of the ".sa1" or ".sa2" file to ".sav". , You should be able to load your game from your new save file with your newly-evolved Golem.
   
   If your game doesn't work, copy the "vba.ini" file from the "gbalink" folder into your regular emulator folder.
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   Step 3: Put Graveler in your party.

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   Step 4: Connect to the second system.

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   Step 5: Trade your Graveler to your trade partner.

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   Step 6: Trade back for your Golem.

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   Step 7: Understand the process.

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   Step 8: Download the ROM editor.

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   Step 9: Run the editor.

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    Step 10: Load your ROM file.

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    Step 11: Select the proper file.

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    Step 12: Click the "Reinsert" button.

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    Step 13: Select the "4" file that came in the ZIP.

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    Step 14: Close the editor and start your emulator.

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    Step 15: Understand the process.

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    Step 16: Create a new folder somewhere easy to access.

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    Step 17: Download VBALink.

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    Step 18: Download the fan-made INI files.

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    Step 19: Copy your ROM file into the "vbalink" folder.

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    Step 20: Copy your saved game files into the "vbalink" folder.

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    Step 21: Make two copies of your saved game and paste them in the same folder.

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    Step 22: Change the extension for the copied saved games.

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    Step 23: Start VBALink and drag the window to the left side of your screen.

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    Step 24: Navigate your character to a Pokémon Center.

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    Step 25: Click the Options menu and select "Emulator".

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    Step 26: Start a new instance of VBALink.

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    Step 27: Navigate the character in the second window to the Pokémon Center.

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    Step 28: Press Q to speak to the lady on the left screen.

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    Step 29: Press R as soon as the left window displays "Please Wait".

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    Step 30: Trade your Graveler to either the left or right screen.

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    Step 31: Close the emulators after the games are saved.

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    Step 32: Copy the save file you want back to your original emulator.

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    Step 33: Backup your original save file.

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    Step 34: Rename the new save file.

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    Step 35: Load the game in your regular emulator.

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