One of the biggest appeals of Pokemon GO is the addition of new Pokemon and new shiny variants to keep players invested in hunting down monsters to add to their Pokedex or teams for battle. These shiny Pokemon are often added during special limited-time events as part of the game's live-service format, and they remain as part of the game afterward.
One such circumstance is shiny Carbink, which has been added as part of Pokemon GO's GO Fest Global 2025 event. This event is packed full of interesting Pokemon that are obtainable through different methods, as well as event bonuses that players can make the most of. If you're wondering how you can catch a shiny Carbink for yourself in Pokemon GO, all relevant information has been outlined in the guide below.
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How to Get Shiny Carbink in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO's GO Fest Global 2025 event is taking place between June 28 and June 29, 2025. During this event, Carbink will be released as a shiny variant for the first time ever in Pokemon GO. When it comes to obtaining a shiny Carbink, participating in events featuring Carbink is the best place to start. This is because Carbink is most commonly available through the likes of rotating habitats or research encounters during these events.
GO Fest Global 2025 is just one example of this, as Carbink is available through the Moonless Volcano rotating habitat as a rare encounter between 10:00 am to 11:00 am local time and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm local time. Shiny odds are also boosted during this event, meaning that wild encounters have better odds than normal of resulting in a lucky shiny encounter.
However, following this opportunity, Carbink will likely return as a featured Pokemon in habitats, regular wild encounters, or research in future events. This means that any time Carbink is featured in a future event, there will be a chance to encounter it in a shiny variant with regular shiny hunting odds (unless the event specifies otherwise).
Lastly, the final way you can obtain a shiny Carbink is by trading with other players. However, there is a limit on trading that prevents trading globally, meaning you must be within a certain physical distance of your trade partner for the trade to occur. Luckily, there are a few strong communities that continue to help one another out by planning in-game raids and trades, with various subreddits on Reddit being dedicated to the best places where you can seek out fellow players in your area.
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