Guide to Catching Centiskorch in Pokémon GO: Is the Shiny Variant Available?

Introduction to Centiskorch in Pokémon GO

Centiskorch made its entrance into Pokémon GO during the Bug Out 2025 event on March 26, 2025. This captivating creature is classified as both a Bug and Fire-type Pokémon and originally hails from the Pokémon Sword and Shield games introduced in Generation VIII. Notably, Centiskorch boasts exceptional stats that are uncommon among Bug-types, making it a valuable addition to players’ collections.

Ways to Obtain Centiskorch in Pokémon GO

As of March 2025, you can acquire Centiskorch through two primary methods:

Evolving Sizzlipede
Trading with friends

Centiskorch in the anime (Image via TPC) — Centiskorch as seen in the anime (Image via TPC)

Evolving Sizzlipede

The primary method to obtain Centiskorch is by evolving a Sizzlipede. Players can achieve this by gathering 50 Candy and feeding it to the base form. Sizzlipede can be captured in one-star raids, encountered via Lure Modules, or received as rewards for completing Research tasks during the Bug Out 2025 event.

To efficiently gather these candies, consider the following tips:

Capture additional Sizzlipede to accumulate candy
Transfer surplus Sizzlipede for candy rewards
Make Sizzlipede your Buddy and walk with it to earn candies

If you find yourself short on candies, using Rare Candy is also an option to evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch.

Trading for Centiskorch

If evolving isn’t feasible, trading with a friend who has Centiskorch is another viable option. Keep in mind that this will count as a Special Trade since it will involve a Pokémon that is not yet registered in your Pokédex.

Shiny Varieties of Centiskorch in Pokémon GO

Shiny comparison of Centiskorch in Pokémon GO (Image via TPC) — Shiny Centiskorch comparison (Image via TPC)

As of March 2025, the shiny variant of Centiskorch has not yet been released in Pokémon GO. As is common with newly introduced Pokémon, players may need to wait for a period before the developers make this distinctive coloration available for capture.