Do you want to get your hands on the Shiny Ghimmighoul in Pokémon Go? Follow the guide to know how you can do so and what the Pokémon is like when you unlock it. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps that you can follow to get it and more. So, let us begin.
About Shiny Ghimmighoul
Shiny Gimmighoul is a super exciting find for Pokémon GO players, and it makes its acquisition all the more important. What makes it special is its slightly paler, whiter body compared to its usual silvery appearance. It is not a very prominent difference, but you will like it. Getting one usually involves connecting Pokémon GO with Pokémon Scarlet or Violet to use a Coin Bag, or by hitting up Golden PokéStops with Golden Lure Modules, which you can try later on. There’s also a special anniversary version with a “9” on its coin, which is rarer but can’t evolve. You should aim for the regular versions as they are going to help you in the long run.
Can Shiny Ghimmighoul evolve?
Yes, a regular Shiny Gimmighoul can be evolved into Shiny Gholdengo, which is beautiful and unique. The only twist here is that you will need a huge number, precisely 999 Gimmighoul Coins, to do it, just like with a regular Gimmighoul. These coins are mainly gathered by spinning Gold PokéStops or catching Gimmighoul from a Coin Bag. However, there’s a special exception right now during the 9th Anniversary event. The “costumed” Shiny Gimmighoul, which has a “9” on its coin and a special background, cannot evolve. So, if you’re looking to get a Shiny Gholdengo, make sure your Shiny Gimmighoul is the standard roaming form without the event-specific “9” on its coin. Yes, it is one of those rare moments when catching the rare coin or artefact doesn’t help!
Steps to get Shiny Ghimmighoul in Pokémon Go
If you want to get Shiny Ghimmighoul in Pokémon Go, especially with the recent event going on, then these are the steps that you can follow –
Connect to Scarlet or Violet and use a Coin Bag
- To use this method, you need to link your Pokémon GO account to a Nintendo Switch with Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
- After that, send a postcard from Pokémon GO to Scarlet or Violet to receive a “Coin Bag” in Pokémon GO.
- Here you will now Activate the Coin Bag to make Roaming Form Gimmighoul appear around you. But be quick as it only shows up for 30 minutes. You have a small chance for these to be shiny, so try it.
- You can use the Coin Bag once per day after sending a new postcard. So, you need to make it count.
Event-Specific Research
During special events like the 9th Anniversary, which will take place till the 6th of July, there might be Timed Research or Field Research tasks that reward Gimmighoul encounters and more. These can also have a shiny chance.
These are the ways that can possibly help you get your hands on a shiny Ghimmighoul in Pokémon Go.
