How to get Scraggy in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Pokemon Go players can expect to see Scraggy appearing much more thanks to the Raging Battles event – but will you find a Shiny? Let’s find out.

Referred to as the Shedding Pokemon in the Pokedex, Scraggy first appeared in Pokemon Black & White’s Unova region on the Nintendo DS. It then went on to make its Pokemon Go debut in 2020.

Scraggy is a great Pokemon to catch in the game, especially because of its evolution Scrafty – which is available with just 50 Candies – is a top choice for both the Great League and the Ultra League.

Being such a sought-after Pokemon, especially now it will appear more frequently in the wild during the Raging Battles event, you might be wondering whether or not Shiny Scraggy is available to catch in Pokemon Go. Before you spend hours hunting one down, here’s your answer.

How to get Scraggy in Pokemon Go

Scraggy in the Pokemon anime
The Pokemon Company

Scraggy will appear more frequently in the wild during the Raging Battles event from Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10 AM and runs until Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 8 PM local time. The Pokemon will spawn alongside other sought-after creatures, like Throh and Sawk.

Raging Battles also marks the Pokemon Go debut of Annihilape, the final evolution of Mankey.

Can Scraggy be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

The good news is yes, Scraggy is available in its Shiny form in Pokemon Go. Hopefully, you can encounter a Shiny Scraggy in the wild during the Raging Battles event.

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