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Pokemon GO’s World of Wonders: Taken Over event features many temporary additions and changes to the game for Trainers to make the most of. From unique wild encounters to Special Field Research and Raids, there is plenty to enjoy throughout the duration of this event.
World of Wonders: Taken Over has a specific focus on Team GO Rocketand Shadow Pokemon, with the iconicShadow Mewtwomaking a grand appearance. While encountering Shadow Mewtwo, some Trainers may even have a chance to stumble upon a shiny variant, so knowing how to encounter Shadow Mewtwo and what the shiny rates are can be very helpful.
How to Get Shiny Shadow Mewtwo in Pokemon GO
DuringPokemon GO’s World of Wonders: Taken Over event, Shadow Mewtwo will be available to encounter throughFive-Star Shadow Raidsduring the dates ofMarch 30, 2024, to Sunday, June 21, 2025. This Shadow Raid event will run from6 AM local time to 10 PM local time, giving Trainers a decent window per day to participate. This means that Shadow Mewtwo Raids will be available for just one single weekend, which also means that players will need to ensure they are well-prepared in advance if they hope to be successful.
During this period,Shadow Raikou will no longer be appearingin Shadow Raids, so you will be able to make the most of this opportunity to ensure you get a chance at capturing Shadow Mewtwo. However, on top of Shadow Mewtwo being available to encounter, there is a chance that a shiny variant of this Pokemon can spawn, giving Trainers around the world an opportunity to add one to their collection.
However,Shadow Mewtwo Raids do not have a one hundred percent spawn rate, which means that you may need to prepare to visit multiple localPokemon Gyms in your areauntil you’re able to find suitable encounters.
Shadow Mewtwo Shiny Rates, Explained
There has been no indication that shiny Shadow Mewtwo will have increased chances of spawning in comparison to normal shiny Pokemon spawn rates. For this reason, it can be presumed that Shadow Mewtwo will havea 1/20 chance of spawning in shiny form, as indicated by the player data that was collected and investigated by The Silph Road during their partnership with Niantic.
