Pokemon GO: How to Catch Shiny Meltan

If you've been playing Pokemon Go for a while, you'll recall when the game's newest Legendary Pokemon Meltan was released, along with a novel way to obtain one. If you haven't gotten a Mystery Box in Pokemon GO yet, we have a terrific guide on how to do so, so check it out. You'll also be pleased to learn that not only will the Mystery Box be functional once more, but you'll also be able to obtain a Shiny Meltan during the current TCG Event in Pokemon GO! Let's look at the specifics and see what we'll need to accomplish to obtain one of these fantastic Steel Pokemon!

Shiny Meltan in Pokemon GO

If you're hunting for a Shiny Meltan, it should be easier than ever before. Because Meltan is a one-time-only shiny with Niantic announcing random dates, you'll have a chance to obtain one during an event, which works to your advantage because the chances of receiving a shiny Pokemon are substantially boosted. You'll want to make sure that once you open the Mystery Box, your whole attention is on obtaining as many Meltan as possible, as evolving one into its final form demands roughly 400 Candies.

The chances of getting your hands on a shiny Meltan are 1 in 125, which is a lot better than the typical 1 in 512 chances of finding a shiny Pokemon. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to catch a shiny, but using items like lures and incense can assist, as you'll normally find more Pokemon in your region if you use them. Even if you don't acquire a shiny, as you can with Lunatone and Solrock, as well as the newest event Pikachu, you can still catch a lot of them and evolve them! Make sure you're prepared for the latest Spotlight Hour event and learn how to make your Buddy Pokemon happier than they've ever been!