How to get Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?
Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO makes its debut as part of the Galarian Expedition Taken Over event, featuring Team GO Rocket. It is the latest legendary to be turned into a Shadow Pokemon and follows Cresselia, who was turned during Adventure Week 2024.
Shadow Heatran can be encountered in Pokemon GO starting from 12 am local time on October 12, 2024, until the next Team GO Rocket Takeover event starts in the next season of the game.
This article tells you everything about getting your hands on Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO.
How to catch Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO
To capture Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO, you must find Giovanni using a Ruper Rocket Radar and defeat him. Upon winning the battle, the creature is guaranteed capture, as long as you can land a PokeBall.
Here are the steps to find Giovanni, and subsequently, Shadow Heatran during the Pokemon GO Galarian Expedition Taken Over event:
Step 1: Open the game after 12 am on October 8, 2024, to claim the event's Special Research. Note that the new quest will only be available if you have either not made it past the first page of the previous TGR Special Research or completed it. If you belong to the latter category, you can always try to finish that story.
Step 2: Fulfill the requirements of the research to reach Stage 3. Here you must take down Cliff, Arlo, and Sierra once each. Finishing this part will give you a Super Rocket Radar, that can be used to locate Giovanni.
Step 3: Find and defeat Giovanni. You can check out our guide on Pokemon GO Giovanni's October 2024 lineup and best counters.
Step 4: You will get an encounter with Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO for coming out victorious in this battle. As long as you land a PokeBall, the catch is guaranteed.
Pokemon GO Shadow Heatran: Shiny availability and catch CP
Can Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO be shiny?
No, as of October 2024, Shiny Shadow Heatran is not available in Pokemon GO. Shadow Legendaries from Giovanni have historically never been found in their shiny form.
What is the potential catch CP range of Shadow Heatran in Pokemon GO
Shadow Heatran encounters from Giovanni will have the following CP ranges, based on its IVs and weather at the time of the encounter:
- No weather boost: 785 - 846 CP at level 8 (6/6/6- 15/15/15 IVs)
- Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear or Snowy): 1,293 - 1,394 CP at level 13 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:
- Ditto disguises
- Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
- Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
- Sierra counters
- Cliff counters
- Arlo counters
- Team GO Rocket Grunts