How to get a Shiny Lillipup in Pokemon GO

Not only did Lillipup receive a Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour but it is part of the current Unova Collection Challenge.

However, the Spotlight Hour is complete, so those looking for an ultra-boosted amount of Shiny Lillipup encounters are now out of luck. Still, it is receiving more appearances than some other Pokemon in the wild.

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The Unova Collection Challenge can be found in the today section of the in-game research menu. This shows what Pokemon GO creatures need to be caught to complete the challenge. Lillipup is one of these critters.

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How to get a Shiny Lillipup in Pokemon GO

Lillipup and all its evolutions (Image via Critical Slacker)

Lillipup can be easily found in the wild. The Unova Collection Challenge has given it a higher rate of appearing than normal. Coupled with partly cloudy weather conditions, Lillipup will show up even more due to its normal typing.

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It isn't as common as finding one in the wild, but Pokemon GO raids and research encounters may also host Lillipup from time to time. However, like any other shiny Pokemon, finding one takes a bit of time and luck.

The shiny Lillipup version has already been unlocked within Pokemon GO, so this isn't a brand-new variant Pokemon. It just requires some patience on the trainers' part. Encountering more and more of this Pokemon will eventually deliver the chance of a shiny Lillipup.

The best places are those dense with PokeStops. First and foremost, be safe when going out on a Pokemon adventure. When near a PokeStop, place down a lure, set an incense, and wait.

This will greatly increase all of the Pokemon that appear, and right now, Lillipup will be among those. Choose to encounter every single one and catch as many as possible. At some point, ideally one will be shiny.

Once caught, it can be evolved in Herdier for 25 candies. Herdier can then evolve into Stoutland for 100 candies. The shiny versions of each give off a hint of gold rather than their normal-looking fur color. Lillipup is cute, Herdier is tough, and Stoutland is intimidating.