How to get Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?
Galarian Slowpoke can evolve into Galarian Slowbro or Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO. However, the latter evolution line could prove to be very challenging for trainers. This is because the Galarian Slowking cannot be encountered in the wild, hatched from eggs, battled in raids, and so on. That said, there are a few ways to get your hands on Galarian Slowking, and all of them are detailed in this guide.
Galarian Slowking was introduced to Niantic’s mobile title during the Halloween 2021 Part 1 event on October 15, 2021. On the other hand, Shiny Galarian Slowking made its GO debut at the start of Community Day on March 18, 2023.
As both versions are available to add to your collection, this article explains how to get Galarian Slowking and Shiny Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO.
All methods to obtain Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO
The following approaches can help you acquire Galarian Slowking:
- Catch Galarian Slowpoke and evolve.
- Trade.
- Complete Research Tasks.
1) Catch Galarian Slowpoke and evolve
The Galarian Slowpoke Spotlight Hour event will increase the spawn rate of wild Galarian Slowpoke. You can partake in it, catch the pocket monster, and collect its evolution Candy to get Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO.
When events like this don’t feature Galarian Slowpoke, you can visit areas with Cloudy and Windy weather to encounter it in the wild. The Weather Boost effect improves the spawn rate of wild monsters appearing in these specific weathers. Moreover, if you use the Lure Module at PokeStops and Incense independently, you can increase the wild appearance rate.
A Galarian Slowpoke needs to consume 50 Candies to evolve into a Galarian Slowking; however, you must catch 30 Psychic-type Pokemon to complete the entire evolution process. As such, ensure you capture the required monsters of this elemental typing.
2) Trade
You can trade a pocket monster with your in-game friend to get a Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO. To do this, you must trade creatures in person.
That being said, only those who have the required amount of Stardust in their account can trade.
3) Complete Research Tasks
When Shiny Galarian Slowking was introduced during the March 2023 Community Day, Niantic provided trainers with opportunities to complete research tasks that rewarded the Galarian Slowking Pokemon encounter.
As of writing, you cannot count on this method. However, fans can expect similar research tasks to appear in the future.
How to get Shiny Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO?
You have these options to get Shiny Galarian Slowking in the game:
- Catch a Shiny Galarian Slowpoke and evolve.
- Trade.
That is everything about acquiring Galarian Slowking and Shiny Galarian Slowking in Pokemon GO.
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