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Pokemon GOdebuts Shiny Larvest and Shiny Volcarona as part of the 2024 Scorching Steps event. There is a limited way to encounter Larvesta and its Shiny variant, and you must capitalize on events featuring the monster. Keep in mind that it is challenging to encounter a Shiny, compared to the Standard variant.
Pokemon GOShiny Larvesta was released onFriday, July 01, 2025, at 10 AM Local Timeduring the Scorching Steps event. In addition, you can also get a Shiny Volcarona starting from that date. Shiny Larvesta is a dual Bug andFire-type Pokemonwith a maximum Combat Power of 1692. The monster possesses a stat spread comprising 156 ATK, 107 DEF, 146 STA, and a diverse move pool. All of its battle prowess experiences a significant increase once the monster evolves into a Shiny Volcarona. That said, this guide details the best way to get Shiny Larvesta and Shiny Volcarona in the game.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Larvesta
Pokemon GOevents like the Scorching Stepsfeaturing Larvesta increase the probability of encountering a Shiny Larvesta. The monster and its Shiny variant are Egg hatches, and you cannot encounter them in the wild. While there is no guaranteed Shiny encounter in the game, you can attempt to hatch several Eggs to increase the chances.
Larvesta and Shiny Larvesta can hatch from2 KM, 5 KM, and10 KM EggsinPokemon GO. While there is a chance of a Shiny Larvesta hatching from these Eggs, the possibilities are slim. You musthatch numerous Eggsand encounter several Standard variantsto match Larvesta’s Shiny odds. The more Larvesta you hatch, the quicker you may catch up to its Shiny odds.
You must stock up onPokemon GOIncubatorsand Eggs. The 2 KM, 5 KM, and 10 KM Eggs are available by spinning PokeStops and Gyms. Once you have enough Eggs and Incubators, you must explore and walk for the required KMs to hatch them. Hatching multiple Eggs is the only way to increase your chances of a Shiny Larvesta encounter.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Volcarona
Once you get a Shiny Larvesta you must evolve it into a Shiny Volcarona. Evolving a Shiny Larvesta into a Shiny Volcarona costs a total of 400 Candy inPokemon GO. While the Candy requirement is immense, you can collect the required amount by catching and transferring multiple Larvesta. MakingLarvesta your Buddy Pokemonand doing daily tasks can also reward you with Candy.
