How to Find (& Catch) Shiney Slugma in Pokémon GO

Niantic has been adding different types of Pokémon to Pokémon GO to keep the game interesting. Since the games release, it has been gaining popularity within the gaming community. Players are able to participate in battles, quests, raids, and can interact with the world of Pokémon in a brand new way. One of the Pokémon Niantic has added to their Pokémon GO arsenal is Shiny Slugma.

Catching Shiny Slugma is no easy feat. Players will need to put on their determined hat just to pick this Pokémon up. Players who are looking to complete their Pokédex or who just want to see what one looks like should look no further. We can help you find that shiny!

Shiny Slugma in Pokémon GO

Slugma is a fire-type Pokémon that first appeared in the Johto region. The Pokémon is a Gen 2 Pokémon that holds a powerful CP. This Pokémon looks like an orange sludge pile with molten capabilities that will engulf enemies with flames and fire to take them down. Slugma is definitely worth adding to any player’s collection since this Pokémon has a max of 385, so long as players meet level requirements.

Shiny Slugma is a little different. This Pokémon will appear a sickly gray rather than orange, making it stand out a bit from other brightly-colored Pokémon. There are a few ways to pin down where to find a Shiny Slugma.

With the Johto Celebration event going on, Shiny Slugma are appearing more often than before in Pokemon GO. The real downside is that players looking for Shiny Slugma will have to look for this Shiny Pokemon the way any player looks for a shiny: slowly and with luck. Players will need to use as many incense items as possible to get the Shiny Slugma to appear. Although this method doesn’t guarantee a Shiny Slugma, it certainly does increase the chances of one showing up.

Players should also utilize the Johto event to find a Shiny Slugma. The Johto event will increase the player’s odds of having a Shiny Slugma spawn in the wild. Since they’re more likely to appear during the event, completing special tasks related to the event will increase the player’s chances of finding a Shiny Slugma.

On top of the above methods, players can try to locate Slugma nests that hang out in neighborhoods, beaches, and parks. Slugma will also hide in dry or arid climates with warmer weather. Keep this in mind when trying to pin down spawn locations for Slugma nests. Players can also utilize tools like The Sliph Road, which helps narrow down nests that other players have confirmed.

Pokemon GO is now available on iOS and Android systems.