How to Catch Shiny Larvitar in Pokemon Go

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Do you want to know how to catch Shiny Larvitar in Pokemon Go? Larvitar is everyone’s dearest dragon. This cute little green dragon will be the main topic during Pokemon Go‘s January 2023 Community Day Classic. The event is set for launch on January 21.

Pokemon Go is about catching them all, right? Especially shiny variants that appear in the wild. Although rare, they are there, and you just haven’t seen them all. Larvitar has its Shiny form in Pokemon Go, and you will have the best chance of catching it during the Community Day event. This guide will show you how to catch Shiny Larvitar in Pokemon Go.

How to Get a Shiny Larvitar in Pokemon Go?

Larvitar is very popular in Pokemon Go, especially because of its Pseudo-Legendary Dark/Rock-type Pokemon evolution, Tyranitar. Unfortunately, the Shiny Larvitar variant is never easy to spot and catch.

Nevertheless, with Community Day just a few days away, you will have a chance to catch Shiny Larvitar in Pokemon Go.

Larvitar spawn rates will improve during the Community Day event, but this still doesn’t affect its Shiny odds. However, with the spawn rates increased, the chances of catching its Shiny form are technically higher.

To further explain this, the Shiny odds for a regular wild Pokemon are around 1/500. With the increase in spawn rates, you will spend less time waiting for Larvitar’s Shiny form in Pokemon Go.

What Does Shiny Larvitar Look Like?

The standard Larvitar form in Pokemon has a green body with a red stain on his stomach. You must admit it is pretty cute. Larvitar’s Shiny form doesn’t change much. To the naked eye, that is.

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The green body will get a more olive-toned color, while its stomach will receive a distinct purplish color.
During the Community Day event, it will be hard to make a difference between the regular and Shiny Larvitar in Pokemon Go. Keep your eyes open at all times. Shiny Larvitar spawns rarely, so don’t miss your chances during the Community Day event.