How to get Shiny Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO

Time of India

13-07-2025

Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO (Image via The Pokemon Company).
Catching a
Shiny Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO
is a thrilling achievement for trainers, combining the excitement of shiny hunting with the power of Mega Evolution.
Here's a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you secure a Shiny Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO.
What Makes Shiny Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO Special?
Shiny Pokemon are rare color variants with a unique sparkle animation, and shiny Blastoise swaps its usual blue for a striking green shell. Mega Blastoise boasts one of the highest Water-type attacks in the game, making it a top-tier choice for raids and battles.
How to get Shiny Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO
Step 1: Find and Catch a Shiny Squirtle or Blastoise
- Shiny Squirtle can be found during special events (like Community Days or the Rediscover Kanto event), when its shiny odds are boosted.
- Evolve your shiny Squirtle into a shiny Blastoise using Squirtle Candy.
- Alternatively, you might encounter a shiny Blastoise directly in Mega Raids, but this is rare and not guaranteed.
If you catch a Shiny Squirtle during this event, you can Mega Evolve it to get Shiny Blastoise in Pokemon GO.
Step 2: Collect
Blastoise Mega Energy
Pokemon GO Mega Blastoise (Image via Niantic)
You'll need 200 Blastoise Mega Energy for the first Mega Evolution:
- Defeat Mega Blastoise in Mega Raids—the most reliable way to earn Mega Energy.
- Complete Special and Field Research Tasks that reward Mega Energy.
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- Walk with Blastoise as your Buddy (after you've Mega Evolved one before) to earn more Mega Energy.
Step 3: Mega Evolve Your Shiny Blastoise
- Once you have a shiny Blastoise and enough Mega Energy, tap the Mega Evolve button in its profile.
- This transforms your shiny Blastoise into Shiny Mega Blastoise—the only way to obtain this form in Pokemon GO.
To obtain shiny Mega Blastoise, you need to Mega Evolve a shiny Blastoise.
Step 4: Increase Your Odds—Tips and Tricks
- Participate in Mega Blastoise Raids: Each raid boss defeat gives you a chance to catch a shiny Blastoise.
The more raids you do, the higher your odds.
- Hunt During Events: Look for Community Days or special events featuring Squirtle or Blastoise, as shiny rates are significantly increased.
- Shiny Checking: Tap on every Squirtle or Blastoise you see to check if it's shiny, then back out if it's not—repeat quickly to maximize encounters.
Step 5: Power Up and Battle
- Once you have your Shiny Mega Blastoise, consider powering it up for raids or the Master League, where its bulk and Hydro Cannon move make it a formidable opponent.
- If you want the exclusive move Hydro Cannon, evolve your shiny Wartortle into Blastoise during a relevant Community Day or use an Elite Charged TM.
Fun Fact: The Mega CP Glitch
Some trainers have experimented with powering up a level 1 shiny Squirtle, evolving it, and then Mega Evolving for a 'glitched' Mega CP display—just a quirky side note for collectors and battlers alike.
Also read:
Pokemon GO Mega Blastoise raid guide: Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, 100% IVs, tips and tricks, and more
To get a Shiny Mega Blastoise in Pokemon GO, catch a shiny Squirtle or Blastoise (preferably during special events), gather Mega Energy through raids and research, and Mega Evolve your shiny Blastoise. Persistence, event participation, and a bit of luck are your best friends on this shiny hunt.
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