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

Happiny, a lovable Normal-type Baby Pokemon from the Sinnoh region, is a rare and sought-after addition to any Pokemon GO collection. This Baby Pokemon evolves into Chansey when fed 25 candies after walking 15 km as your Buddy. Its final evolution is Blissey, a Pokemon well-known for its defensive capabilities in gyms.

Here’s everything you need to know about getting Happiny, including its shiny availability.

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How to encounter Happiny in Pokemon GO

Happiny as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Happiny is most commonly obtained through egg hatching. Since its debut on February 13, 2019, as part of the Valentine’s Day event, Happiny has featured in numerous events tied to different egg hatch distances.

Currently, Happiny is available during the Young & Wise event, running from Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM Local Time, to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 PM Local Time.

During this event, this Pokemon can be hatched from 2 km eggs. Make sure to prioritize collecting and incubating 2 km eggs during this timeframe to maximize your chances of getting this adorable critter.

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Can Happiny in Pokemon GO be shiny?

Happiny and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, Happiny’s shiny form was introduced on February 14, 2020, during the Valentine’s Day event. In its shiny form, Happiny trades its usual pink hue for a lighter, more pastel-like appearance, making it a delightful find for collectors.

During the Young & Wise event, players will have a chance to hatch a shiny Happiny from 2 km eggs. Although hatching a shiny is never guaranteed, dedicated players can increase their odds by hatching as many eggs as possible during the event.

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Tips for hatching Happiny during the event

• Stock Up on 2 km Eggs: Focus on spinning PokeStops and Gyms to collect 2 km eggs. Avoid having other egg distances in your inventory to increase the likelihood of obtaining event-specific eggs.
• Use Super Incubators: Super Incubators reduce the walking distance needed to hatch eggs, allowing you to hatch more 2 km eggs in a small timeframe.
• Walk strategically: Plan your walks or use Adventure Sync to ensure you're meeting your daily walking goals and hatching eggs consistently.
• Use Star Pieces during Egg hatches: If you're aiming to maximize Stardust gains, activate a Star Piece before eggs hatch, as each hatch rewards you with Stardust.
• Keep your Buddy active: If you’re planning to evolve Happiny into Chansey, walk 15 km with Happiny as your Buddy to meet the evolution requirement while hatching eggs.

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Happiny is a delightful addition to Pokemon GO, and events like Young & Wise provide a great opportunity to add this Baby Pokemon - and potentially its shiny form - to your collection. Make sure to prepare your incubators and eggs before the event ends on December 14, 2024.

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