Guide to Obtaining Mega Lopunny in Pokémon GO: Is Shiny Version Available?

Mega Lopunny is making its much-anticipated return to Pokémon GO, offering players another chance to catch this dynamic Normal/Fighting-type Pokémon. For those who haven’t had the opportunity to encounter it yet, this guide provides essential information, including details about its Shiny variant.

Originally introduced in 2018 with its pre-evolutions Buneary and Lopunny, Mega Lopunny was added to the game in 2021, featuring a Mega Evolution that enhances its competitive potential. As with many Mega Evolutions, it gains an additional typing that appeals to trainers who focus on battles. If you’re eager to know how to obtain Mega Lopunny in Niantic’s mobile game, keep reading!

How to Obtain Mega Lopunny in Pokémon GO

After a lengthy hiatus, Mega Lopunny will reappear in Mega Raids from January 4, 2025, through January 16, 2024. Following this period, it will be succeeded by Mega Gallade.

It’s important to note that Mega Evolutions cannot be captured in Pokémon GO as they are temporary forms. Therefore, when you defeat Mega Lopunny in battle, you will have the opportunity to catch its standard form instead. With the necessary Mega Energy, you can then trigger its Mega Evolution. Keep in mind that Mega Evolved Pokémon will revert to their original forms after some time, allowing you to repeat this process as long as you have sufficient resources.

Is Mega Lopunny Shiny Available?

Indeed, Mega Lopunny can be Shiny in Pokémon GO. This unique version was made available on the same day Mega Evolution was introduced.

Shiny Mega Lopunny in Pokémon GO — Image Credit: NIANTIC/DEXERTO

Shiny Mega Lopunny can be identified by its distinctive pink accents on its eyebrows, wristbands, ears, and legs, which are typically a creamy color. While the likelihood of encountering a Shiny Mega Evolution is relatively low, battling Mega Lopunny multiple times will enhance your chances. Alternatively, if you are not fortunate enough to find it, you can Mega Evolve a standard Shiny Lopunny if you have one.

Evolving Lopunny into Mega Lopunny

To evolve a standard Lopunny into Mega Lopunny, players will need to collect 200 Mega Energy. Once this initial Mega Evolution is achieved, the energy cost for subsequent evolutions decreases to 40, then to 20, and finally to 10.

Besides winning Mega Raid battles, players can acquire Mega Energy by completing Special Research Tasks or by choosing Lopunny as your walking buddy—provided it has Mega Evolved at least once before.

If you have a Buneary, you can evolve it into Lopunny by feeding it 50 Candy before initiating the Mega Evolution process.

How to Activate a Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO

To activate a Mega Evolution for Lopunny, follow these steps to ensure you have the required Mega Energy:

Tap the Poke Ball on your main screen to access the menu.
Navigate to your Pokémon storage and locate Lopunny.
Select the Lopunny you wish to evolve to view its profile.
Check the displayed Mega Energy beneath the candy count. Ensure that you have at least 200 Mega Energy.
If you possess enough energy, click on the large pink ‘Mega Evolve’ button.
Enjoy the cutscene as Lopunny undergoes Mega Evolution.

Mega Lopunny Evolution in Pokémon GO — Image Credit: NIANTIC/DEXERTO

Mega Lopunny: Stats, Moves, Resistances & Weaknesses

Mega Lopunny, classified as a dual Normal/Fighting-type Pokémon, boasts the following impressive stats:

Attack	Defense	Stamina	CP
282	214	163	4234

Fast Moves

Low Kick (Fighting/STAB)
Pound (Normal/STAB)
Double Kick (Fighting/STAB)

Charged Moves

Hyper Beam (Normal/STAB)
Fire Punch (Fire)
Focus Blast (Fighting/STAB)
Triple Axel (Ice)

Resistances

Bug
Dark
Rock
Ghost

Weaknesses

Fairy
Fighting
Flying
Psychic

With this information, you are well-equipped to get Mega Lopunny in Pokémon GO and enhance your gameplay experience!

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