How to get Skarmory in Pokemon Go and can it be Shiny?

Here’s what Pokemon Go players need to know about Skarmory, including how to get one and whether it can be Shiny.

Gen II Pokemon Skarmory has been well-known for being an elite creature in PvP play. The Steel/Flying-type has exceptional physical Defense and can be a real pain for trainers with good Attackers.

Given its popularity in the mainline games, it’s fair to wonder whether Pokemon Go players can get the creature. Turns out, the answer is yes.

Here’s how to get Skarmory, plus whether a Shiny version of the creature can be found in the mobile game.

How to get Skarmory in Pokemon Go

Skarmory can appear in Raids, as well as in the wild in Pokemon Go. It’s also been made available in 10km Eggs in the mobile game.

Now, there have been enhanced opportunities to get the Gen II creature, both in the past and the present.

For example, the Team Rocket Takeover in January 2024 gave Pokemon Go players the opportunity to find Shadow Skarmory in Three-Star Raids.

Can Skarmory be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, the Shiny version of Skarmory can be found in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go trainers can find both the Shiny and regular version of the Steel/Flying-type in the mobile game. Be on the lookout for events in which the Shiny odds of finding one out in the wild are boosted for a greater chance of collecting one.