Shiny Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO is a fairly difficult Shiny Pocket Monster to get if you don't know where to look. Being one of the most useful Hoenn Starter Mega Evolutions, having a Shiny Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO is on the to-do list of a lot of trainers. Getting Shiny Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO requires you to first hunt for its regular variant.
This article will walk through everything you need to get a Shiny Mega Swampert in your Pokemon GO account.
How to get a Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO
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Mega Swampert is one of the most sought-after Water- and Ground-type Mega Evolutions in this game. The only way to get a Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO is by defeating it in Mega Raids and collecting Swampert Mega Energy.
Once you have 400 Swampert Mega Energy, you can Mega Evolve it to get a Mega Swampert. Mega Swampert raids are far and in between. So, getting the Mega Energy needed to Mega Evolve this monster can be a hassle.
Also read: Pokemon GO Mega Swampert raid guide: Best counters and weaknesses
How to get Shiny Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO
Shiny Mega Swampert in Pokemon is pretty easy to get if have a Shiny Swampert or a Shiny Mudkip. If you have a Shiny of the base variant, you can evolve it into a Swampert by feeding it Mudkip Candies.
Once you have a Shiny Swampert and 400 Swampert Mega Energy, you can Mega evolve the creature to get a Shiny Mega Swampert in Pokemon GO.
You cannot trade Mega Pokemon. However, we've still provided a table with the Stardust requirements and the discounts you will get for trading with your Pokemon GO buddies in case you want to trade a Shiny Mudkip or Swampert:
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