Glitter Pokémon are the most sought after in Pokémon GO. These alternate-color variants are elusive and very hard to get outside of Community Days. Some Pokémon even release their shiny forms for a limited time, making it even harder to get them. One such pokémon released for a limited time is Meltan.
How do I find Meltan in Pokémon GO?
Meltan is a mythical Pokémon that can be found in two ways. The first is by performing Let’s Go, Meltan Special research quests, and another by obtaining and using Mystery Box Item. Special research quests are easy enough to complete, but the Mystery Box item can be a bit more difficult to find in the game. When using the Mystery Box item, Meltan will constantly appear for an hour, which is very useful, since this pokémon requires 400 candy to evolve.
How do I get the Mystery Box in Pokémon GO?
To get the Mystery Box, players need to Pass the Pokémon, or by using Pokémon House. app or on Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu or Go ahead, Eevee.. You can transfer your Pokémon to Pokémon Home by downloading the Pokémon Home app and following the onscreen prompts to link the Nintendo account associated with your Pokémon GO account. Players can then go to settings in the Pokémon GO app and scroll down the page to find the Pokémon Home option. By clicking on this option in the settings and following the prompts, players will receive a Mystery Box item.
How do I catch the shiny Meltan in Pokémon GO?
Once players get their hands on the Mystery Box, it can be used to spawn a Meltan. There will be plenty of chances to encounter a brilliant Meltan, but there is no guarantee that it will appear, so players will need to use their Mystery Box and be sure to click on every Pokémon that appears.