Shuckle, theBug/Rock-type creature from the Johto region is one of the strangest Pokemon in the mainline games, but how does it work inPokemon Go, and can you catch its Shiny form?
Shuckle was introduced inPokemon Gold & Silver, where the player could acquire one for free in Cianwood City. It’s a Bug/Rock-type Pokemonwith an unusual gimmickthat fans have tried to make work in competitive battles.
As Shuckle is in Pokemon Go, it’s working with a different gameplay style than the mainline games. So, how does one acquire this fragile fortress of a Pokemon inthe mobile game?
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How to get Shuckle in Pokemon Go
Even though it has a standardShiny encounter rate, players will have more chances of encountering a Shiny Shuckle during the Spelunker’s Cove event.
Shiny Shuckle has a bright blue shell, making it visually distinct from its standard red form, so you shouldn’t have any trouble telling the difference between the two.
Shuckle is the only member of its Pokemon family, which means itdoes not have an evolutionin Pokemon Go or any other game from the franchise.
While this does take away some of the excitement of hunting Shuckle, it also means you don’t need to stock up on its Candy to trigger an evolution. So, once you’ve registered one into your Pokedex, you can move on to something else or focus on hunting its Shiny version.
As a dualBug/Rock-type Pokemon, Shuckle has the following stats:
That’s all there is to getting Shuckle in Pokemon Go. Check out our ranking of theBest Pokemon for competitive play, as well as the lists with theBest Elite Fast TMsand theBest Elite Charged TMs. If you want your Pokemon to become yourBuddy, learnHow to get Best Buddy status.
Scott Baird is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon, Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, Final Fantasy, and Magic The Gathering, and Nintendo games. He also has bylines at Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, Screen Rant, The Gamer, and TopTenz.
