How to get Petilil in Pokemon Go: Evolution, can it be shiny & more

Niladri Sarkar
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Petilil has caught the attention of Pokemon Go players as it is featured in the Glittering Garden event. Now, players are keen on knowing about its evolution and shiny availability in Pokemon Go. Here’s everything you need to know.

Pokemon Go announced the brand-new Glittering Garden event coming to the game and it will focus on Grass and Fairy Pokemon. With Petilil being the highlight of this event, players are eager to learn more about this little species.

Introduced in Gen 5, Petilil is an extremely popular Pokemon mainly because of its gorgeous design. While it has been in Pokemon Go for a while now, many players are yet to add it to their teams. In particular, they want to know about its evolution and shiny availability in the game.

So, here’s everything you need to know about Petilil in Pokemon Go.

How to get Petilil in Pokemon Go

You can obtain Petilil in Pokemon Go by catching it as a wild spawn.

Petilil can be encountered more frequently during sunny weather in the game, so this is the prime time to try and track one down.

petilil pokemon go with berries in the anime.
Petilil’s leaves are known for their sweet aroma and medicinal value.

Is shiny Petilil available in Pokemon Go?

No, shiny Petilil is not available in Pokemon Go right now but players can get a chance at encountering shiny Petilil during the Glittering Garden event.

The Glittering Garden event will run from Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 10 AM to Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8 PM (local time). Players should know that Pokemon Go Fest 2023 will be hosted in Osaka and London from August 4 to August 6, and will be held alongside the Glittering Garden event.

Petilil Pokemon Go evolution

Players can evolve Petilil into Lilligant in Pokemon Go by using 50 Candy and a Sun Stone.

Here’s how you can obtain a Sun Stone in Pokemon Go:

  • By spinning a PokeStop
  • By spinning a Gym

While getting a Sun Stone is not guaranteed, you should know that the chances of getting it are higher if you spin PokeStops for seven straight days or if you spin a Gym occupied by your Pokemon Go Team.

And there you have it! That’s all you need to know about Petilil in Pokemon Go. For more content on Pokemon Go, be sure to check out our other guides:

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