How to get Turtonator in Pokemon Go: Can it be shiny?

The highly requested Pokemon Turtonator finally comes back to Pokemon Go, and players can have another chance to add it to their collection. Here’s how to get Turtonator in Pokemon Go alongside its shiny availability.

Pokemon Go is adding a lot of new creatures during its Timeless Travels Season, and Turtonator is finally making a comeback. The Blast Turtle Pokemon sure has some good stats, and has been scaling up the PvP charts lately, so it could be an interesting addition to your Ultra and Great League teams.

This Pokemon debuted during the Dark Flames event and has been brought back recently to the Raid rotations, and trainers couldn’t be more excited about the return of this highly requested Fire/Dragon dual type.

If you’re looking to add Turtonator to your Pokedex, here’s everything you need to know, including its shiny availability.

How to obtain Turtonator in Pokemon Go

Currently, the only way to get Turtonator in Pokemon Go is to catch it after defeating it in 3-Star Raids. Turtonator Raids will be up once again during the Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed event, from February 5, at 10 AM local time, to February 11, at 8 PM local time.

Turtonator is a dual Fire and Dragon-type Pokemon, so you shouldn’t have much trouble facing it with Ground, Rock, or Dragon-type Pokemon. While 3-Star Raids are beatable by only one trainer, you might need some backup for this.

We will keep this article updated if more methods to get Turtonator get rolled out in Pokemon Go. Be sure to check this guide frequently.

Can Turtonator be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Turtonator is available in Pokemon Go, so keep your eyes peeled for any encounters with a shiny specimen.

As with any other Pokemon, the chances of finding Turtonator’s shiny variant is very low, so you might have to tackle many Raids and Field Research tasks before catching it.

That’s all the information you need to get Turtonator in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon content, make sure to check other guides:

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