Poipole has finally arrived in Pokemon Go, but how can players go about encountering the Poison-type Ultra Beast and is its Shiny form available in the game?
In Pokemon, the Ultra Beasts are practically Lovecraftian entities, being invasive species from another dimension with unsettling alien designs.
This isn’t true of Poipole, who is the cutest and most Pokemon-like of the Ultra Beasts. In fact, Ash used one (as well as its evolution) on the team that led to his first championship win when he came out on top in the Alola region.
After being absent from the game for a long time, Poipole is finally part of Pokemon Go. Those who want to find the elusive Ultra Beast are fortunate, as it’s not hard to track down Poipole, as it can be found as part of a simple research task.
How to get Poipole in Pokemon Go
Poipole is available in Pokemon Go as part of the World of Wonders season, which runs from March 1 to June 1 at 10:00 AM local time.
To encounter a Poipole, you only need to complete a simple Special Research Task – World of Wonders 1.
All you need to do to finish World of Wonders 1 is catch 20 Pokemon, spin 10 PokeStops, and transfer 10 Pokemon. This will initiate an encounter with Poipole, where it won’t run away from you.
Can Poipole be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
No, Poipole cannot be Shiny in Pokemon Go. This will likely change in a future event, but currently isn’t possible during the World of Wonders season. Poipole has an amazing Shiny form, with a white and gold pattern, so we hope it’s added later.