Pokemon GO players can get Standard and Shiny Onix in the wild, but it requires intense grinding. Events featuring the monster increase the wild spawn rate for Onix, which comes in handy while Shiny is hunting. While Shiny Onix is available to encounter in the wild, getting a Shiny Steelix isn’t straightforward.
While Pokemon GO trainers can catch a Shiny Onix as a wild spawn, encountering one requires hours of gameplay. Certain events like the Sizeable Surprises 2024 boost the monster’s wild spawn rate, which might help to encounter a Shiny variant. Regarding their battle prowess, both the Standard and Shiny variants of Onix and Steelix share the same Combat Power and stats; the only difference is their color. It makes the Shiny variant of Onix and Steelx a sought-after existence in the game, and this guide explores the best way to get them.
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Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Onix
Pokemon GO developers at Niantic have set Standard and Shiny Onix as wild spawns, but encountering a Shiny Pokemon requires luck and strategy. Players must match the monster’s Shiny odds to encounter a Shiny Onix. Events featuring Onix can increase its wild spawn rate, helping players encounter multiple Standard variants, which may aid in matching its Shiny odds.
Several Pokemon GO items can also increase monster spawn rate in the wild. Lure Modules, Incense, and the Weather Boost effect can significantly boost wild spawn rates around a specific area. Using these items simultaneously during events that already boost Onix’s wild spawn rate can work wonders.
Onix experiences a Weather Boost in areas with partly cloudy and sunny weather. Players must locate a PokeStop or Gym within these conditions, attach a Pokemon GO Lure Module, activate an Incense, and walk around the area. When used during featured events, this method can significantly increase Onix’s wild spawn rate, which may help match its Shiny odds.
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Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Steelix
After catching a Shiny Onix, players can move towards getting a Shiny Steelix. One must evolve their Shiny Onix to get a Shiny Steelix; the evolution process costs a total of 50 Pokemon GO Candy and a Special Item known as Metal Coat.
While collecting Pokemon GO Candy is fairly easy for players, they must do some heavy grinding to get a Metal Coat. Players might earn a Meta Coat by completing a 7-day PokeStop streak, spinning PokeStops, completing certain Research tasks, or opening Gifts.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
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