In this guide, I’ll show you how to use a Mystery Box in Pokémon GO to catch some of the game’s rarest and most elusive Pokémon.
Using a Mystery Box in Pokémon GO is a great way to catch rare and elusive Pokémon, including the exclusive Meltan and Melmetal. So, connect with your Nintendo Switch account, open that Mystery Box, and get ready to catch ’em all!
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How to use a Mistery Box in Pokémon GO
First, to get a Mystery Box, you need to have a Pokémon GO account connected to a Nintendo Switch with Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee or Pikachu. Once you have the account and the game, follow these simple steps:
- Open your Pokémon GO app and tap on the Poke Ball menu icon.
- Select “Settings” and then “Nintendo Switch.”
- Follow the prompts to connect your Nintendo Switch account to your Pokémon GO account.
- Once you’ve connected the two accounts, open Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee or Pikachu on your Nintendo Switch.
- From the game’s main menu, select “Communicate” and then “Mystery Box.”
- Open the Mystery Box in Pokémon GO app, and the magic begins.
After you open the Mystery Box, you’ll have 30 minutes to catch as many Pokémon as possible. During this time, a particular Pokémon, Meltan, will also appear. Catching Meltan will allow you to evolve it into the powerful Melmetal exclusive to Pokémon GO and Let’s Go Eevee/Pikachu. But that’s not all. If you keep opening Mystery Box in Pokémon GO every few days, you’ll eventually encounter a Shiny Meltan, which is even rarer and more coveted by trainers. Looking for a way to catch Meltan in Pokémon GO? Check out our guides on how to find Meltan and other rare pokémon in March 2023.
Pokémon GO is available for Android and iOS.