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

Philip Trahan
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Pokemon Go has added the Generation 9 Starter Pokemon, including the Fire-type Fuecoco, to the mobile game. Those trainers looking for how to encounter Fuecoco and whether or not it can be Shiny can find out how with our full guide.

Pokemon Go is constantly adding previously unavailable monsters to the mobile game. Following the release of Scarlet & Violet, Niantic added the Gen 9 Starters to the game, including the Fire-type Fuecoco.

Fuecoco is an adorable little Fire Croc Pokemon that eventually evolves into the Fire/Ghost-type Skeledirge.

Fans of Gen 9 may be wondering how to catch Fuecoco in Pokemon Go and whether or not this tiny Fire-type can be Shiny. Let’s go over all the details necessary to find Fuecoco and if it’s Shiny for is available.

How to get Fuecoco in Pokemon Go

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The most straightforward way to get Fuecoco is to simply find it normally in the wild. Fuecoco is available in the normal spawn pool and as a Fire-type it has boosted spawns in Sunny and clear weather.

Additionally, Fuecoco will have boosted spawns as part of the Horizons: The Series Celebration event. This event will last from Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10 AM to Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8 PM local time.

Can Fuecoco be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

At the time of writing, no, Fuecoco can’t be found as a Shiny in Pokemon Go. This is expected to change in the future—perhaps as part of a Fuecoco Community Day. However, there is currently no confirmation if or when this might happen.

And there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about how to get Fuecoco in Pokemon Go and if it can be Shiny. For more great guides, be sure to check out more of our content below:

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About The Author

Philip is a Staff Writer at Dexerto based in Louisiana, with expertise in Pokemon, Apex Legends, and general gaming industry news. His first job in the games industry was as a reviewer with NintendoEverything.com while attending college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication focusing on Multimedia Journalism, he worked with GameRant.com for nearly two years before joining Dexerto. When he's not writing he's usually tearing through some 80+ hour JRPG. You can contact him at philip.trahan@dexerto.com.