How to get Necrozma in Pokemon Go and can it be Shiny?

❘ Updated: 2024-04-09T11:57:51

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Necrozma was the cover Legendary for Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, but has this powerful creature made its way to Pokemon Go?

Necrozma is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokemon from Gen 7, connected to the fearsome Ultra Beasts. It has three forms that change its type, which involves fusing with other Legendary Pokemon or using Z-Moves.

Niantic has teased the arrival of Necrozma in Pokemon Go in the past, but can you actually catch it in the game?

Can you catch Necrozma in Pokemon Go?

No, Necrozma is not currently available in Pokemon Go. This applies to all of its forms and Shiny variants.

However, we have a date for when Necrozma will appear. Necrozma will debut in raid battles during the local Pokémon GO Fest 2024 events in Sendai, Madrid, and New York, as well as at the global event!

This means that Necrozma will debut at different times:

May 30 – June 2, 2024; Sendai, Japan
June 14 – 16, 2024; Madrid, Spain
July 5 – 7, 2024; New York City, USA
July 13 – 14, 2024; Worldwide

Can Necrozma be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Necrozma’s Shiny variant will launch alongside its regular form. The Shiny version of Necrozma is a dark shade of indigo rather than black, so it’s not as impressive as other Shiny Pokemon.

That’s everything you need to know about Necrozma in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check the guides below: