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Pokemon GO: Can You Catch Shiny Alolan Geodude?

Can you get the shiny versions of the Alolan Geodude family?

Yes, it is possible to catch the shiny version of Alolan Geodude in Pokemon GO, but only if you are very lucky.

The odds of catching shiny Alolan Geodude in Pokemon GO is roughly 1 in 500, the base shiny odds in Pokemon GO. This means, on average, you’ll have to encounter 500 before you see the shiny version.

If you are after a shiny Alolan Geodude, by far the best time to catch one is during the Alolan Geodude Spotlight Hour. This is because the number of Alolan Geodude spawns will be greatly increased!

Catch Shiny Alolan Geodude Pokemon GO

What Color is Shiny Alolan Geodude?

The shiny version of Alolan Geodude is a bright orange color, making it appear very different to the light grey standard version of the Pokemon.

However, both versions of Alolan Geodude have dark grey eyebrows and spikes on their heads.

Meanwhile, the shiny versions of both Alolan Graveler and Alolan Golem are brown and dark grey.

Normal and Shiny Alolan Geodude in Pokemon GO
Alolan Geodude (left) and shiny Alolan Geodude (right)

How to Get Shiny Alolan Graveler & Alolan Golem in Pokemon GO

To get a shiny Alolan Graveler or Alolan Golem in Pokemon GO, you must evolve a shiny Alolan Golem. This is because you can not catch either of these shiny Pokemon in the wild.

To evolve a shiny Alolan Geodude into a shiny Alolan Graveler, you need 25 Candy. Then, to evolve a shiny Alolan Graveler into a shiny Alolan Golem, you need a further 100 Geodude Candy.

Find out the fastest way to earn Candy in Pokemon GO so you can evolve your shiny Alolan Geodude as soon as possible!

Normal and Shiny Alolan Graveler and Golem Pokemon GO
Alolan Graveler and Alolan Golem (both left), shiny Alolan Graveler and shiny Alolan Golem (both right)

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