How to get Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Trainers are likely to face Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO’s Great League and Ultra League meta due to this Pocket Monster being one of the most used critters in them. Shiny Galarian Stunfisk is another variant to be aware of, and it is just as reliable. If you're hoping to get your hands on both, you'll want to play GO during the Strength of Steel (Ultra Unlock Part 2) event.

Here is everything you need to learn about how to obtain Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO.

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All methods to acquire Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO

Galarian Stunfisk, as seen in Sword and Shield (Image via TPC)

The debut date of the Ground- and Steel-type Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO is June 3, 2020. It was the Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 event that introduced the monster to the community. This Galar Pokemon has no family line, which means it cannot evolve and cannot be evolved. That said, here are the ways to get the Trap Pokemon:

• Catch a wild Galarian Stunfisk
• Hatch Eggs
• Win Raids
• Complete Research Tasks
• Trade

1) Catch in the wild

The best locations to encounter Galarian Stunfisk are areas experiencing Sunny and Windy weather. Here, the monster enjoys the in-game Weather Boost, an effect that naturally boosts its wild spawns.

You'll also want to activate Lure Modules at PokeStops or use Incense since these items drastically increase the probability of finding a Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk max wild catch CP:

• No weather boost: 1,853
• Weather boost: 2,008

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2) Hatch Eggs

Different types of Pocket Monsters can be encountered by hatching Pokemon eggs. According to the database, Galarian Stunfisk has been available in 7 KM eggs since June 8, 2020, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020. When Niantic announces that the Pocket Monster will come back as an egg hatch, make sure you pop these items to add the critter to your collection.

Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk max hatch CP:

• 1,235

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3) Win Raids

Pokemon GO’s Galarain Stunfisk raids are very easy to beat because they are of the lowest tiers. Being a dual Ground- and Steel-type Pokemon, it is weak to Fighting-, Fire-, Grass-, and Ground-type moves. By forming a team of counters for Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO raids, you can easily defeat it. When this happens, you will automatically receive an encounter with the creature.

Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk max raid catch CP:

• No weather boost: 1,235
• Weather boost: 1,544

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4) Complete Research Tasks

Galarian Stunfisk can be obtained by completing certain Field Research tasks. These tasks not only offer encounters with the Pocket Monsters, but they also help trainers earn XP, increase their levels, accumulate valuable items, and much more. That said, you have to wait for the right event to find this Galar entity through research.

Pokemon GO Galarian Stunfisk Research task max catch CP:

• 926

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5) Trade

The last option to get Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO would be to trade it with a friend who owns it. If they have one, you can ask them to trade the creature with you.

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How to get Shiny Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO

Shiny Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

You can obtain Shiny Galarian Stunfisk in Pokemon GO by catching it in the wild, hatching its eggs, winning its raids, completing specific research tasks, or trading with a GO friend. The likelihood of encountering this variant is low, which is why it is a rare Pokemon (a feature of the Strength of Steel event).