How to get Galarian Weezing in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Nick Farrell
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Pokemon Go includes many additional region forms from the mainline games. Here’s how to catch Galarian Weezing & if it can be Shiny.

Weezing received a Galarian version with the release of the 2019 games Pokemon Sword & Shield. Like the Alolan forms in Gen 7, certain Pokemon adopt a region-specific appearance and a new type.

In addition to the mainline titles, alternate forms are also present in Pokemon Go. Besides Galarian Weezing, the mobile application allows trainers to catch the Galarian Legendary Bird trio.

If you’re looking to catch this Poison/Fairy-type, keep reading to find out how to add the creature to your party.

How to get Galarian Weezing in Pokemon Go

Pokemon CompanyWeezing is just one from a handful of original Pokemon to have been given a Galarian form.

If you want to catch Galarian Weezing, you must wait until the Pokemon is available in a rotation of three-star Raids.

However, you can claim the Pokemon by hatching two Eggs for the Glittering Garden event’s Timed Research tasks. Glittering Garden runs from Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Can Galarian Weezing be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Shiny Galarian Weezing is available, as the game added it during an August 2021 event. Unlike its original appearance, the Shiny version has a brownish body but still emits green smoke.

That’s everything you need to know about catching Galarian Weezing in Pokemon Go. Check out our other helpful tips & tricks below:

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About The Author

Nick is a former Dexerto Games Writer based in Newfoundland, Canada, who covered a wide array of games and esports. Nick has published bylines at multiple outlets such as G FUEL, NME, Gfinity.