How to get Togedemaru in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
NianticTogedemaru is returning to Pokemon Go, so trainers around the world will probably be wondering how to catch it, whether it can be Shiny, and whether it has any evolutions or not.
The upcoming Strength of Steel event will mark the debut of Shiny Togedemaru, and take place from Thursday, July 25, 2024, to Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Known as the Roly-Poly Pokemon in the Pokedex, Togedemaru first appeared in Sun & Moon’s Alola region. It’s a dual Electric/Steel-type creature that isn’t known to have any evolutions or alternate forms.
Below, you’ll find all the information you need to find and add Togedemaru to your collection, as well as details about its current Shiny availability.
How to catch Togedemaru in Pokemon Go
Niantic/Pokemon CompanyThere are quite a few ways to encounter Togedemaru during the Strength of Steel event:
- As a wild encounter
- 1-star Raids
- Field Research tasks
The easiest way to encounter Togedemaru is to find one in the wild while exploring. It’s not guaranteed that you’ll find one this way, but you can always use the ‘Nearby’ feature to try and locate one at a nearby landmark.
Togedemaru will also be appearing as a 1-Star Raid Boss during the Strength of Steel event, and it can be a reward for completing event-exclusive Field Research tasks, although these will require more work than a wild encounter does.
Can Togedemaru be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that Shiny Togedemaru will become available during the Strength of Steel event.
Does Togedemaru have an evolution in Pokemon Go?
Togedemaru is the only member of its Pokemon family, which means it cannot evolve in Pokemon Go or any other game. It also has no pre-evolutions or alternate forms you must be aware of.
While this makes it slightly less exciting, you don’t need to spend time stocking up on Candy to evolve it. You can catch one to fill out your Pokedex and move on to something else.
That’s everything you need to know about getting Togedemaru in Pokemon Go. For more content on the game, check out its event schedule and the current Raid boss line-up.