Guide to Catching Oranguru in Pokemon Go & Its Shiny Variant

Oranguru has been part of Pokémon Go for a while, yet many players have not managed to catch it. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to encounter this zen orangutan in Niantic’s game and whether it can be Shiny.

As an Alolan Pokémon, Oranguru was introduced in Generation 7. It is a dual Normal/Psychic type, with its counterpart being the pure Fighting-type Passimian.

After debuting in Sustainability Week 2022, Oranguru has appeared in various events and is now featuring in its own Research Day, alongside Passimian, as part of the Max Out season celebrations.

How to Catch Oranguru

Currently, the only method to obtain Oranguru is by finding it in the wild. Players can utilize the radar feature on the overworld map to locate it nearby, or simply explore until one spawns.

Finding Oranguru can be challenging due to its relatively low spawn rates in the wild. However, during its Research Day, players will have the opportunity for more encounters by completing event-themed Field Research Tasks. This event is set for Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.

Oranguru and Passimian Research Day — Niantic

Previously, players could hatch Oranguru from 7km Eggs and encounter it as a Tier 3 Raid Boss, but it is currently unavailable in these ways. It was also obtainable through completing Field and Special/Timed Research Tasks, such as ‘Catch 10 Pokemon: Slumbering Sands’.

Can Oranguru be Shiny in Pokémon Go?

Yes, Oranguru can be Shiny in Pokémon Go. It made its debut on August 26, 2023, during that year’s Pokémon Go Fest.

It is easy to recognize a Shiny Oranguru due to its pink fur, which is typically white, and the yellow details that turn blue, making it impossible to miss.

Does Oranguru Evolve?

Oranguru is a standalone Pokémon, meaning it doesn’t have an evolution and does not evolve from any species, so no Candy is required for evolution.

While it is a unique Pokémon, it does have a counterpart in the Fighting-type Passimian.

Pokémon Go Oranguru Stats, Moves, Resistances & Weaknesses

ATTACK	DEFENSE	STAMINA	CP
168	192	207	2770

Oranguru Fast Moves

Yawn (Normal/STAB)
Zen Headbutt (Psychic/STAB)
Confusion (Psychic/STAB)

Oranguru Charged Moves

Psychic (Psychic/STAB)
Future Sight (Psychic/STAB)
Foul Play (Dark)
Brutal Swing (Dark)
Trailblaze (Grass)

Oranguru Resistances

Ghost
Psychic

Oranguru Weaknesses

Bug
Dark

This covers all there is to know about Oranguru in Pokémon Go. If you want to enhance your gameplay, consider learning how to achieve the Best Buddy status for your Pokémon.

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