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

Daniel Megarry
Shiny Wimpod in Pokemon Go

Gen VII Pokemon Wimpod was added to Pokemon Go back in 2022, but how do you catch it? And can it be Shiny? Let’s find out.

Wimpod was officially added into Pokemon Go in 2022 during the TCG Crossover event, which gave fans of the franchise the first chance at getting the Bug/Water creature.

And with enough Candy, you’ll be able to get its evolution Golisopod, but it will probably take you quite a while.

For those wondering how to catch Wimpod, how to evolve it into Golisopod, and whether they can be Shiny, we’ve got answers to all of those questions below.


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Pokemon Go Crossover Event starts June 16 2022

How to catch Wimpod in Pokemon Go

You can encounter Wimpod in Pokemon Go in a few different ways right now:

  • As a reward for completing event-exclusive Field Research tasks.
  • By defeating it in a 1-Star Raid Battle.
  • As a random wild encounter – if you’re lucky!

The easiest way to catch Wimpod is probably to find one in the wild, although this could take a while as there probably won’t be many out there. You can always use Incense and the ‘Nearby’ menu to help.

If you want a guaranteed method, we’d recommend finding one in a 1-Star Raid Battle. With the right counters (it’s weak against Flying and Electric-type attacks) you should be able to defeat it by yourself.

Is Shiny Wimpod available in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Shiny Wimpod will become available in Pokemon Go in April 2024.

Niantic announced in March that the Shiny version of Wimpod will be added as part of the Sizeable Surprises event. During the event, both the regular and Shiny versions of Wimpod will be available either in the wild or through Field Research tasks.

How to evolve Wimpod into Golisopod in Pokemon Go

Wimpod and evolution Golisopod in Pokemon GO

If you want to evolve Wimpod into Golisopod, you’ll need to collect 400 Candy. There are no special items or Buddy tasks needed for this evolution process.

This is a huge evolution cost that’s on par with evolving Magikarp into Gyarados, so you’re going to need all the help you can get. Make sure to use Pinap Berries when catching Wimpod for a Candy boost.

You can also set Wimpod as your Buddy to get extra Candy when out exploring. As a last resort, you could also use any spare Rare Candies you have, but we think they’re better saved for Legendaries.


Now that you know how to catch Wimpod and evolve it into Golisopod, check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:

Pokemon Go type chart | How to catch a Ditto | Best Eeveelutions | Field research rewards and tasks | Promo codes for free items | How to get Pinap Berries | Spotlight Hour schedule | How to defeat Giovanni | Best Mega Evolutions | Community Day scheduleBest moves to learn with Elite Fast TM | Best moves to learn with Elite Charged TM

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About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.