Pokemon GO introduces Shiny variants through various events, and collectors are always on the lookout. Shiny Skrelp and Shiny Dragalge are making their debut through the Noxious Swamp event, which begins on August 22, 2023, at 8 p.m. local time. Players can encounter these shiny Pokemon through quests and research tasks during the event.
The Pokemon GO Noxious Swamp event presents an opportunity to earn various bonuses, rewards, and wild encounters. Trainers will encounter higher rates of Zubat, Venonat, Tentacool, Dratini, Gulpin, and Skrelp spawning. Those who earn enough candy can evolve their Shiny Skrelp into a powerful Shiny Dragalge. This guide explains how to get a Shiny Skrelp and Shiny Dragalge in Pokemon GO.
How to get Shiny Skrelp and Shiny Dragalge in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO trainers can add Shiny Skrelp to their Pokedex during the Noxious Swamp event. Shiny Skrelp is available to encounter in multiple ways; Research tasks, wild spawn, and more. The chances of encountering a Shiny depend on the spawn rate of its original variant, which is the case throughout with other Pokemon in the game.
Wild Encounters: Shiny Skrelp
The Noxious Swamp event features multiple wild spawns during its runtime, and Shiny Skrelp is also on the list. Trainers should focus on catching as many wild Skrelp as possible to increase their chances of finding a Shiny. Players can use in-game items like Incense, Pokemon GO Lure Module, and the Weather Boost function to increase their chances of encountering a wild Shiny Skrelp.
Cloudy and Rain weather boosts Skrelp’s spawn rate, so Pokemon GO players should camp around PokeStops and Gyms with these weather conditions. They can then attach a Lure Module to the Pokestop or Gym, activate an Incense, and walk around the area to capitalize on the boosted spawn rate.
Research Tasks: Shiny Skrelp
The Noxious Swamp event’s Field and Timed Research Tasks present a chance to catch a Shiny Skrelp. The timed research will be available to Pokemon GO enthusiasts free of cost. However, the timed study will be live for a fixed duration, and the task ends on August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The Noxious Swamp event’s Field Research task of Catching 3 Poison‑type Pokemon rewards players with chances of a Shiny Skrelp encounter. While on the subject of the Noxious Swamp Timed Research quest, the task of powering up Pokemon 15 times also offers an opportunity for a Shiny Skrelp encounter. However, a Shiny Skrelp encounter is not guaranteed even if players complete both tasks. The Shiny encounter depends on luck and Shiny odds.
How to get Shiny Dragalge in Pokemon GO
Shiny Dragalge is obtainable by evolving a Shiny Skrelp in Pokemon GO. Players must first catch a Shiny Skrelp and later evolve it, which requires 50 Skrelp Candy. Trainers can earn the necessary candy to evolve the monster by catching as many Skrelp as possible.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.