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Getting Dondozo in Pokémon GO can be a little tricky since it doesn’t appear naturally in the wild right now. Although it was added to the game along with its shiny version, players need to complete certain activities to encounter it. The newest Water-type Pokémon from Generation 9 is part of a special event, but it’s available only for a limited time, so it’s important to follow the right steps if you want to catch Dondozo and have a chance at finding its shiny form.
Dondozo isn’t very hard to catch, but you might find it helpful to spend some extra resources, possibly including real money, to increase your chances of getting one of the best Water Pokémon from Generation 9.
How to Get Dondozo in Pokémon GO
Dondozo is featured in the Sunkissed Shores event until the end of August. During this time, there are a few ways to find and catch it, since it won’t spawn in the wild.
One option is to participate in the paid Sunkissed Shores Premium Timed Research. This costs $1.99. Complete all ten tasks of this research, and you’ll get an encounter with Dondozo as one of the rewards. The research also provides additional benefits, like encounters with Slakoth wearing sunglasses.
Another way is through Field Research tasks. By completing a task that involves defeating three one-star Raids, you’ll earn a chance to encounter Dondozo. Higher-tier Raids also count towards this activity, increasing your chances. Once you finish the task, you will be rewarded with an encounter with the Water-type Pokémon.
Currently, Dondozo can also be encountered in three-star Raids. Defeating it in these Raids will give you another opportunity to catch it.
These are the main methods available to players now. Keep in mind, the Sunkissed Shores event ends on August 31 at 8:00 pm local time.
How to Get Shiny Dondozo in Pokémon GO
To get a shiny Dondozo, you need to be lucky. The odds of finding a shiny in Raids are quite low—about 1 in 512. It’s not clear if these same odds apply to Field Research encounters or the rewards from the Premium Timed Research, since Niantic has not announced any boosted shiny rates for Dondozo.
While catching a shiny may be difficult at the moment, low chances still exist, and the event provides the best opportunity for free-to-play players to encounter Dondozo and possibly find its shiny version. Patience and persistence are key since shiny Pokémon are rare and can’t be guaranteed in every encounter.
This guide covers all the current ways to find Dondozo in Pokémon GO, whether you’re aiming for the regular version or the shiny one. Stay dedicated, participate actively in the event, and you might just add this new Water-type Pokémon to your collection before the event ends!
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