How to get Shiny Fuecoco, Shiny Crocalor, and Shiny Skeledirge in Pokemon GO

Fuecoco, the beloved Fire-type Pokemon from the Paldea region, is making its mark in Pokemon GO. Players will have the opportunity to catch this starter Pokemon during the Fuecoco Community Day event on March 8, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. This event also introduces Fuecoco’s shiny variant for the first time, allowing trainers to evolve it into Shiny Crocalor and Shiny Skeledirge using 25 and 100 Candies respectively.

In this article, we will walk you through every possible way in which you can get Shiny Fuecoco in Pokemon GO along with the shiny variants of its evolutions.

How to get Fuecoco in Pokemon GO

This is important to increase your odds of encountering a shiny one in the game. The mopre encounters you have with a Pokemon, the higher your odds of bagging its shiny. Players can acquire Fuecoco in multiple ways:

• Wild Encounters • Research Tasks • Egg Hatches • Trades • Photobomb Feature (Community Day Only)

Each method provides different CP ranges and encounter conditions, which we’ll break down below.

Catching Fuecoco in the wild in Pokemon GO

Fuecoco will spawn frequently in the wild during Community Day, and lucky players may even encounter its shiny form. The maximum CP of a wild Fuecoco depends on the weather conditions:



Players can use Razz Berries or Golden Razz Berries to increase their chances of catching Fuecoco.

Completing Research Tasks for Fuecoco in Pokemon GO

Special Research tasks during Community Day will reward trainers with Fuecoco encounters. These Pokemon will have a guaranteed IV floor of 10/10/10, meaning their stats will be stronger than random wild encounters.



To maximize Fuecoco encounters, complete Field Research and Timed Research tasks during the event.

Hatching Fuecoco from Eggs in Pokemon GO

Fuecoco has previously been available in 2 KM and 7 KM Eggs, and there’s a possibility that it could return to the Egg pool during the Might and Mastery season. If available, its stats for Egg hatches would be:



Egg-hatched Fuecoco will have higher base CP than wild or Research encounter versions.

Trading for Fuecoco

If you’re unable to catch Fuecoco yourself, you can always trade with a friend who has one. This includes both the regular and shiny variants. Keep in mind that trading shiny Pokemon costs more Stardust unless the trade is with a Best Friend.

Getting Fuecoco via Photobomb (Community Day Exclusive)

During Fuecoco Community Day, players can obtain up to five additional encounters by using the Photobomb feature. Simply take snapshots of your Pokemon, and Fuecoco will appear in your overworld as a reward.

Can Fuecoco be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes! Shiny Fuecoco will make its Pokemon GO debut on March 8, 2025. If you catch a shiny Fuecoco, you can evolve it into shiny Crocalor and then into shiny Skeledirge using 125 Candies.

Shiny Fuecoco has a different coloration, making it a must-have for shiny hunters.

How to get Shiuny Crocalor in Pokemon GO

You can evolve a Shiny Fuecoco by feeding it 25 Fuecoco Candies into a Shiny Crocalor. You can also get one by trading with your friends. If you do not have a Shiny Crocalor registered in your account, the trade will cost upto 1 million Stardust.

How to get Shiny Skeledirge in Pokemon GO

Evolving a Shiny Crocalor by feeding it 100 Fuecoco Candies will give you a Shiny Skeledirge in Pokemon GO. Like the previous instance, you can also get a Shiny Skeledirge by trading with your friends in real life.

Also read: Best moveset for Skeledirge in Pokemon Go and is it any good?


Fuecoco’s Community Day event presents the best opportunity to catch and evolve this Pokemon, with increased spawn rates and the debut of its shiny variant. Whether you’re catching it in the wild, hatching it from Eggs, or trading with a friend, this guide ensures you make the most of the event.

Mark your calendars and get ready for Shiny Fuecoco’s fiery arrival!