Recently, Pokémon GO had an update in which it links with Pokémon HOME. Pokémon HOME is a cloud service that allows players to move, store, and trade Pokémon. Now, players can now transfer their favorite Pokémon to Pokémon HOME, and then they can be used in other games. While the service does have some issues, it is still sure to please fans of the series.
To celebrate Pokémon GO’s integration with Pokémon HOME, a special event is happening where if players activate a Mystery Box, they may encounter a Shiny Meltan. There are steps that players must take first for this to happen, so here is what players must do to get a Shiny Meltan.
Obtaining the Shiny Meltan in Pokémon GO
This Shiny Meltan special event only runs for a limited time. It began on November 17 at 8:00 AM local time, and it will end on November 23 at 10:00 PM local time. Players still wanting to do this need to move quickly.
First, players must link their Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME accounts together. Pokémon HOME is available on Android and iOS devices like Pokémon GO, and it is also available on Nintendo Switch. Once the accounts have been linked, players need to transfer a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME. It is recommended to transfer a Pokémon with low CP, as it takes less Transporter Energy. If it ends up in Pokémon HOME, that means the accounts are properly linked.
Transferring a Pokémon in this manner also nets the player a Mystery Box in Pokémon GO. The Mystery Box can be accessed in Items. The player will want to set aside some time for this, because upon opening the box, Meltans are lured to the player for an hour, appearing once every minute and a half or so. They need to be caught quickly, as the Meltans will disappear after about a minute. As the player continues to encounter them, hopefully, one will end up being a Shiny Meltan. If an hour goes by, and players are unlucky in finding a Shiny Meltan, they can try again the next day. Also, note that Incense does not work with the Mystery Box.
If the player does manage to get a Shiny Meltan, then it is bragging rights for them. As is the case with all shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon do not have any better stats than regular Pokémon, but they do have a different appearance in terms of color. In this case, the Shiny Meltan has only a slightly different color scheme. Normally its head is a yellowish color, but a Shiny Meltan is more orange.
Pokémon GO is available now on Android and iOS.