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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to catch Shiny Swirlix and evolve its standard version in Pokémon GO?
(Image via Pokémon Go's 'X' Account) In Pokémon Go, to hunt a shiny variant of a Pokémon is always exciting. The rare variant of Swirlix isn't an exception. With trainers having boosted odds of catching one during special events, one has a better shot at adding this pastel candy-colored sweet Pokémon variant to one's collection. Additionally, evolving a standard Swirlix to an elegant Slurpuff needs some extra steps, too. This guide offers exact information one might need to catch Shiny Swirlix and evolve a standard version to Slurpuff. How to catch Shiny Swirlix in Pokémon Go? — pokemongoapp (@pokemongoapp) Shiny Swirlix, despite being released already within the game are not easily found. Trainers need to do Pokémon Go shiny hunting to have some wild encounters. It's just like finding its standard version in Pokemon Go. But during the 'Delightful Days Sweet Swarm event,' running between August 3, 2025, and August 6, 2025 (11:59 PM), the Pokémon's shiny rate increases. The best way to encounter it would be to complete Timed Pokémon GO Research tasks and Field research. It will reward players with Swirlix encounters. Pro tip: You can even get a Shiny Swirlix as research rewards. Lure Modules even play a key role here. To activate them at PokéStops during the event, running time will attract Swirlix for a complete hour, not 30 minutes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Family Adopted A New 'Dog', But When The Vet Sees It He Calls The Police Undo As shiny odds will remain high during the period, grinding research tasks and using Lures will maximize chances of finding the brown-and-tanned variant of Swirlix. Note: While Swirlix shiny versions, just like any other shiny Pokemon, does not come with actual advantage over its standard counterparts. But its unique color makes it a standout addition. How to evolve Swirlix to Slurpuff? HOW TO GET LOTS OF SHINY SWIRLIX IN POKEMON GO! New Shiny BOOSTED Rate / Research Day Review Swirlix evolution into Slurpuff is not as simple as collecting candy. For it, you will need 50 Swirlix Candy apart from feeding the Pokémon 25 treats (Poffins, Berries, etc.). As both conditions will be met, a simple Evolve button click will unlock the Pokémon in the menu. Note: Catch as many Swirlix as possible. Later, transfer extras to Professor Willow. If you caught Shiny Swirlix, a similar rule applies. To evolve, it will turn it into a shiny Slurpuff. As it can only be earned via catching more Swirlix or by walking with the Pokémon as your buddy, dedicated trainers can speed this process, staying active at the time of the event. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!


Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to get Cherrim in Pokemon Go
(Image Via Niantic) Cherrim is the cherry blossom Pokémon that has 2 unique forms in Pokémon GO— Overcast and Sunshine. Evolving Chrubi into Cherrim is not just about collecting candies. One must also understand the weather effects, spawn mechanics, and how to maximize one's chances of getting the Pokémon. Here is the complete breakdown of what needs to be done. Catch or hatch the Cherubi How to Evolve Cherubi into Cherrim Overcast or Sunshine Forms Before you get the Cherrim, you need the pre-evolution of the Pokémon, Cherubi . You can find it in, by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo The Pokémon appears rarely in the grassy areas (wild spawns), especially during the sunny weather. During special events like Spring into Spring. The chance of catching a Cherubi during the event increases. 7 km eggs at times hatch Cherubi. So, check the current Egg pools for the updates. There are some Field Research tasks that reward you with the Cherubi encounters. Complete them. Pro Tip : use the Pinap Berries when you are trying to catch Cherubi. It will double the candy— 3 to 6 per catch. Collect 50 Cherubi Candy For evolving Cherubi Pokémon to Cherrim, you will need 50 Candy. You can farm it by catching all Cherubi you find (even the low CP ones), transferring some extras to Professor Willow, and getting 1 candy per transfer. You can even set Cherubi as your buddy and walk 3kms with it to earn 1 candy. Also, if you are a bit desperate, use the Rare Candy. Evolve Cherubi into Cherrim After you have 50 Candy, Go to the Pokémon storage and select Cherubi. Then tap on Evolve. The form will be random. You will get either the Overcast (closed petals) or the Sunshine (bloomed) version. The weather here does not impact evolution, unlike the main games. If you need both forms, make sure to evolve multiple Cherubi till you get each of the versions. Additionally, Wild Cherrim , along with both forms, can also be found, but they are extremely rare. Sunshine Cherrim is quite likely in sunny weather, while Overcast Cherrim appears in other weather conditions. Is a Cherrim Pokémon useful in battles? No, a Cherrim Pokémon is not really helpful in the battles, but its Sunshine form gets the Weather Ball (Fire), which is a rare move for the Grass-type Pokémon. While the Overcast Form of Cherrim is purely cosmetic. Both these Pokémon have low CP— max 2315. So, they are more about collection than battling. Can you get Shiny Cherrim? Yes, you can get a Shiny Cherrim, but they are very rare. Both Shiny Cherrim and Cherubi were released in April 2022. The Shiny Cherubi has an orange body instead of a pink one. The Shiny Overcast Cherrim has blue petals instead of purple. The Shiny Sunshine Cherrim has lighter pink seeds. The best chance for you to get a Shiny version of Pokémon is during the events with the boosted spawns. Tips to get Cherrim in Pokémon Go Stock up the Pinap Berries for the extra candy. Check the events for the increased Cherubi spawns. Walk Cherubi as a friend for the free candy. Trade with your friends to reroll IVs. You might get the lucky one. Now, go outside and catch 'em all. Both the Cherrim forms await. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .