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

Mareanie, the Poison/Water-type Pokemon from Alola will be featured in the upcoming Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour, so here’s how to catch it and whether its Shiny version is available.

Poison/Water-type Pokemon Mareanie first appeared in Sun & Moon’s Alola region on the Nintendo 3DS, and made its way into Pokemon Go in September 2022 for the game’s Fashion Week event.

Now, it’s coming back with its own Spotlight Hour, so here’s all you need to know to add Mareanie to your collection, as well as how to evolve it and whether or not its Shiny variation can be seen in the game.

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How to get Mareanie in Pokemon Go

Can Mareanie be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

How to evolve Mareanie into Toxapex in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go Mareanie stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses

How to get Mareanie in Pokemon Go

There are two ways to encounter Mareanie in Pokemon Go:

As a wild encounter.

As a reward for completing Field Research or Special/Timed Research tasks

You can always use Incense or Lure Modules to increase your chances of encountering a Mareanie in the wild. During the Spotlight Hour on May 28, 2024, Mareanie will spawn more often from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time, so you’ll have plenty of chances to catch it and stack up on its Candy.

This weird-looking creature is also available by completing Field Research Tasks such as “Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: Taken Treasures” or the Special Research Task “World of Wonders – 3rd part: Catch 30 Pokemon”.

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Previously, players were able to find Mareanie as a Tier 1 Raid boss or inside 5 km Eggs.

Can Mareanie be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, players will be able to find Shiny Mareanie in Pokemon Go, as this variation is set to debut in the game at the start of the Ultra Space Wonders event on May 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time.

Shiny Mareanie can be spotted easily as its turquoise and purple body turns pink entirely. The release of this variation means that Shiny Toxapex will also become available, as you’ll be able to get it through the evolution method.

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How to evolve Mareanie into Toxapex in Pokemon Go

Mareanie’s evolution process is simple, as it only evolves one time and it doesn’t require any special method, item, or task.

To evolve Mareanie into Toxapex you just have to feed it 50 Mareanie Candy.

If you’re struggling to earn enough Candy, remember to use Pinap Berries when catching Mareanie in the wild. You can also set Mareanie as your Buddy to get extra Candy when you’re out exploring.