How to get Mega Lopunny in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Lopunny is returning to Pokemon Go after almost a year, so those still missing this Normal/Fighting-type rabbit-like creature can learn all about it, including its Shiny form availability.
Buneary and Lopunny were added to Pokemon Go in 2018, but it wasn’t until 2021 that this Pokemon family got its Mega Evolution.
Mega Lopunny, like many other Mega Evolved forms, gets a secondary typing, which makes it more attractive for trainers who enjoy battles. So, if you’re one of them, here’s how to get Mega Lopunny in Niantic’s mobile game.
How to get Mega Lopunny in Pokemon Go
After a very long absence, Mega Lopunny will return to Mega Raids from January 4, 2025, until January 16, 2024, when it will be replaced by Mega Gallade’s debut in the game.
Unfortunately, Mega Evolutions cannot be caught in Pokemon Go, as they are only temporary forms. This means that after you challenge and defeat Mega Lopunny, you’ll have the chance to capture its regular form.
Then, with the required Mega Energy, you can trigger Mega Lopunny’s form. After a certain time, Mega Evolved Pokemon revert to their original form. So, you can keep doing this as many times as you want, and as long as you have the resources to do so.
Can Mega Lopunny be Shiny?
Yes, Mega Lopunny can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game on the same day the Mega Evolution debuted.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOPlayers can recognize Shiny Mega Lopunny by the pink details on its eyebrows, wrists, ears, and legs, which are usually creamy tones.
While the odds of finding a Shiny Mega Evolution are low, those who take on Mega Lopunny several times will increase their chances of finding a Shiny Mega Lopunny. In case you’re not that lucky, you can always Mega Evolve a regular Shiny Lopunny to get what you’re looking for.
How to evolve Lopunny into Mega Lopunny
To turn a regular Lopunny into a Mega Lopunny players must gather 200 Mega Energy to trigger the Mega Evolution. After the initial transformation, the cost will drop to 40, 20, and eventually 10.
Other ways of earning Mega Energy – besides winning Mega Raid battles – include completing Special Research Tasks or setting Lopunny as your walking buddy, and taking it for a spin (though it must have been previously Mega Evolved, at least once).
If you have a Buneary, you can feed it 50 Candy to evolve it into a Lopunny and then follow the Mega Evolution process.
How to trigger a Mega Evolution in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go trainers will need to collect the previously mentioned amount of Mega Energy to transform Lopunny. Below are the steps on how to Mega Evolve any creature.
- Tap on the Poke Ball on your main screen to open the menu.
- Open your Pokemon storage and search for Lopunny.
- Click the Lopunny you want to evolve, which should take you to its profile page.
- Next to the candy amount you’ll have for the total amount of Mega Energy you currently have for the character. Make sure you have 200.
- If you have enough energy, directly below should be a big pink button that says ‘Mega Evolve’ – click it!
- Your game will transition to a cutscene where Lopunny will Mega Evolve.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Lopunny stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a dual Normal/Fighting-type Pokemon, Mega Lopunny has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 214 | 163 | 4234 |
Fast Moves
- Low Kick (Fighting/STAB)
- Pound (Normal/STAB)
- Double Kick (Fighting/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Hyper Beam (Normal/STAB)
- Fire Punch (Fire)
- Focus Blast (Fighting/STAB)
- Triple Axel (Ice)
Resistances
Weaknesses
That’s all you need to know to get Mega Lopunny in Pokemon Go. You can also learn how to get Best Buddy status, how IVs & CP work in the game, and check out some of our rankings like the Best Competitive Pokemon in Pokemon Go or the Best Mega Evolutions.