A number of Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl don’t evolve through the straightforward level-up method. The psychic-type Pokémon Chingling, in particular, requires two additional conditions to be met. In order to evolve into Chimecho, you must both have a high friendship level with your Chingling. Additionally, Chingling can only evolve at night.
In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, “night” is whenever it’s dark outside in-game, which runs from 8 PM to 3:59 AM on your
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