In Pokemon GO, certain monsters often feature in events and are obtainable through different methods such as wild encounters, Field Research Task rewards, and Raids. This also includes the possibility of shinies, like shiny Tadbulb, which features in the High Zaptitude event with increased odds.
If you’re wondering how to get shiny Tadbulb and its evolution, shiny Bellibolt, in Pokemon GO, all relevant information has been included in the guide below.
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How to Get Shiny Tadbulb in Pokemon GO
In Pokemon GO, Tadbulb has previously been available as a wild encounter, 1-Star Raid Boss, and Field Research Task reward, meaning that its shiny form could be obtained through these methods. However, during the High Zaptitude event, Tadbulb can be encountered via these methods:
- Wild encounters
- 2 km Eggs
- Field Research encounters
- High Zaptitude Premium Timed Research
It is important to note that during the High Zaptitude event, there is also increased chances of hatching shiny Tadbulb. If players want to use this to help them farm hatches and potentially get a shiny, they will need to acquire as many 2 km Eggs as possible and ensure they have a healthy stash of Incubators on hand.
Furthermore, one of the best ways you can farm encounters with Tadbulb during the event (therefore giving as many chances for a shiny to pop up as possible) is through the Premium Timed Research. This research is priced at $1.99 USD or the same equivalent in your local currency, and features a Tadbulb encounter for almost every task you complete.
However, you will need to ensure that you complete these tasks and claim your reward encounters by the event end date on January 18, at 8 PM local time.
How to Get Shiny Bellibolt in Pokemon GO
Bellibolt is not generally available as a wild encounter, or Raid Boss in Pokemon go, nor the High Zaptitude event. This means that in order to get a shiny Bellibolt, you will first need to acquire a shiny Tadbulb and then evolve it.
To evolve shiny Tadbulb into shiny Bellibolt, you will need to have collected 50 Candy. You can then open shiny Tadbulb’s profile page and click the ‘Evolve’ button to begin the evolution process.
If you’re wondering how you can acquire the 50 needed Candy as quickly as possible, farming Tadbulb captures is the easiest way to do so. That way, you initially get some Candy for each capture, but can also create a collection of the Pokemon and then transfer extras to the Professor, which earns you additional Candy.