How to get Roggenrola in Pokemon GO, and can it be Shiny?

Roggenrola in Pokemon GO is a Rock-type Pokemon from Unova that can be obtained in multiple ways. Many players want to learn how they can get their hands on this monster, which can evolve into Boldore and Gigalith. Niantic has already made its Standard and Shiny versions available to players, so there is a Shiny in the game. However, the Mantle Pokemon's Shadow and Shiny Shadow forms are yet to make their debut.

It is said that Roggenrola’s body is composed of century-old materials. Let's explore all the available obtainable methods for Roggenrola in Pokemon GO.

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How to get Roggenrola in Pokemon GO?

A picture of Roggenrolas from the anime. (Image via TPC)

It’s worth noting that catching a Roggenrola in Pokemon GO is challenging for many due to the weather conditions. It spawns more frequently in areas with Partly Cloudy weather scenarios. Meanwhile, its capture rate is 20%, with a flee rate of 15%.

Read on to find out all the methods to come by Roggenrola’s encounters in Pokemon GO:

• Encounter in the wild
• Through trade
• From eggs
• Win Raid Battles
• Complete Research Tasks

Wild Encounter

You can find Roggenrola in the wild if you are present in Parly Cloudy weather conditions. This weather boosts the spawn rate of the wild Rock-type Pokemon.

Another way to influence the phenomena is to activate your Lure Modules and Incense. The possession of these in-game items is crucial when hunting for Roggenrola in Pokemon GO. Up until now, Developer Niantic has organized a handful of events that featured Roggenrola in the wild.

Further, you can also come across a wild Shiny Roggenrola. Regardless of the form you take possession of, feeding them Candies will evolve them into Boldore and Gigalith.

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Through the Trade feature

If your Pokemon GO friends have Roggenrola in their collection, you can ask them to trade the monster with you. You and your friend must have the required Stardust on hand to complete the trading process.

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From eggs

Pokemon Eggs (Image via Niantic)

Hatching Pokemon eggs is the another way to acquire Roggenrola in Pokemon GO. We have found out that you are more likely to come across this Pokemon from 5 Km eggs. However, the critter has also popped open from 2 Km and 7 Km eggs in the past.

Eggs that require a 5 Km walk to hatch offer an increased chance of encountering Shiny Roggenrola in Pokemon GO.

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Win Raid Battles

Defeating Roggenrola in Pokemon GO raids is the fourth option you have to bag it. The raid boss is weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, and Grass-type moves. On the flip side, it is resistant to type attacks like Fire, Flying, Normal, and Poison.

By avoiding moves that Roggenrola can withstand but using those it is weak against, you can earn encounters with its Standard and Shiny form. Most importantly, the likelihood of finding a Shiny one is slightly higher in raids.

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Complete Field Research Task

Field Research tasks in Pokemon GO offer different kinds of valuable items and Pokemon encounters. You may be able to encounter a Roggenrola in this way as well.

Some of the past storylines in the game that offered Roggenrola encounters are Glitz and Glam and Adventures Near and Far.

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How to get Shiny Roggenrola in Pokemon GO?

A Shiny Pokemon. (Image via TPC)

Niantic introduced the Shiny form of Roggenrola in Pokemon GO at the Unova Week event on August 14, 2020. The Shiny Roggenrola has a unique color scheme that is different from that of a normal one. That said, you can get Shiny Roggenrola from the overworld, from Raid Battles, through trades, from Eggs, or by finishing research quests.