How to get Croagunk in Pokemon Go: Evolution & can it be shiny?

Joaquín Frere
Croagunk in Pokemon Go.

If Poison types are your thing in Pokemon Go, you can’t miss catching Croagunk and evolving him into Toxicroak, so here’s all you need to know.

Pokemon Go has many species from all the regions players know and love. Croagunk is one of the most iconic Poison types out there, and alongside its evolution, they are featured in Niantic’s mobile AR game.

So, is its shiny version available? How can you evolve Croagunk into its evolution, Toxicroak, in Pokemon Go? Here’s all you need to know.

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How to catch Croagunk in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players can catch Croagunk in the wild, with better chances during the April 9, 2024, Spotlight Hour.

The Spotlight Hour of April features Croagunk from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, and you can enjoy a bonus of 2x XP for evolving any Pokemon during the event, including Croagunk into Toxicroak.

Craogunk in Pokemon.
Croagunk resembles a poisonous frog from the wild.

Players can also obtain a Croagunk encounter in the It’s a Rocket World Team Rocket Special Research in Pokemon Go by completing the step 4/5.

Can Croagunk be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Croagunk is available in Pokemon Go, so you might encounter one in the wild.

Shiny Croagunk debuted in April 2020, and its variation, Backward Cap Croagunk, also debuted its regular and shiny versions during the Paris Fashion Week of October 2020.

How to evolve Croagunk into Toxicroak in Pokemon Go

Trainers can evolve Croagunk into Toxicroak with 50 Candy in Pokemon Go. The same goes for its shiny version, as Croagunk doesn’t need any special items or evolution methods to evolve.

And that’s everything you need to catch Croagunk and get Toxicroak in Pokemon Go! For more Pokemon content, make sure to check more guides below:

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