How to catch Helioptile in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Pokemon Go has introduced the Generator Pokemon, Helioptile, to the game. Trainers who want to invest in this Electric/Normal-type may want to know the best way to encounter one and if it can be Shiny.

Over 10 years ago, the Kalos region from Pokemon X&Y added 72 new Pokemon to the franchise, and even though we can encounter plenty of them in Pokemon Go, some can be a little harder to find or have a low catch rate, like Helioptile.

This dual Electric/Normal-type Pokemon was introduced to the mobile game in 2022, but its Shiny version was added a year after that.

If you still haven’t gotten this tiny creature or are yet to evolve it into Heliolisk, here’s all the information you need.

Contents

• How to get Helioptile in Pokemon Go
• Can Helioptile be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
• How to evolve Helioptile into Heliolisk

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Helioptile is coming back for a pure Electric-type event.

How to get Helioptile in Pokemon Go

There are four ways you can catch Helioptile in the game:

• As an encounter out in the wild.
• In special 7 km Eggs.
• In Tier 1 Raid battles.
• As a reward for completing event-exclusive Field Research tasks.

The easiest way to get a Helioptile is to encounter it in the wild, although you can’t guarantee you’ll find one this way. Using Incense or Lure Modules on PokeStops should help speed up the process.

Completing event-exclusive Field Research tasks may be a more sure-fire way of getting a Helioptile, as is the case during the Weather Week event. Trainers will also need to catch a Helioptile for the Weather Week Collection Challenge.

Can Helioptile be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Helioptile can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. Even though this Pokemon debuted in 2022, its Shiny version didn’t make it to the game until a year after, during the Crackling Voltage event.

Now, during the Weather Week event, the chances of finding Helioptile will increase, so it’s the perfect time to go out on a hunt.

You can see what Shiny Helioptile will look like in the image below.

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This is what Shiny Helioptile looks like.

How to evolve Helioptile into Heliolisk in Pokemon Go

You’ll need 50 Candy and a Sun Stone to evolve Helioptile into Heliolisk. Getting 50 Candy shouldn’t take you too long, but using Pinap Berries and transferring Heloptile can help you acquire Candy faster.

If you don’t have a spare Sun Stone in your inventory, we’ve got a handy Sun Stone guide that should help you find one.

Once you’ve got enough Candy and a Sun Stone, you simply need to choose your favorite Helioptile, taking into account their stats, then tap on the ‘Evolve’ button and watch the animation.

That’s everything you need to know about Helioptile and its Shiny version in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check our guides below:

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