Morelull, the bioluminescent Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon from Alola, has made its mark in Pokémon Go—not just for its whimsical design but for its shiny version that many players chase. If you’re wondering whether shiny Morelull exists and how to catch one, here’s everything you need to know before the next Spotlight Hour or event.
Can Morelull Be Shiny in Pokémon Go?
Yes, Morelull can be shiny in Pokémon Go. Shiny Morelull was first released during the Festival of Colors 2023 event, and its evolution Shiinotic was made available at the same time. Since then, it has appeared in events such as Community Days, Spotlight Hours, and Go Tours, making it a fairly attainable shiny for seasoned players.
Even though it’s not the most powerful Pokémon in raids or PvP battles, its shiny variant has remained popular for collectors thanks to its striking autumn-inspired colors.
How to Identify Shiny Morelull in the Wild
The shiny version of Morelull trades its usual pastel pink, purple, and blue tones for warm shades of brown, red, orange, and yellow, resembling a forest mushroom in fall.
- Regular Morelull: Light and pastel hues
- Shiny Morelull: Deep autumnal tones with a brown cap
Its evolution, Shiny Shiinotic, continues this color shift with an earthy yellow-brown cap, making it stand out vividly compared to the original pink design.
Shiny Morelull Encounter Rate
Catching a shiny Morelull comes down to patience and luck. According to data gathered from community research, the base shiny rate for wild Pokémon is approximately 1 in 500 encounters, though this can vary slightly depending on the event or encounter type.
Certain special spawns (like those from research tasks or limited events) might have slightly boosted odds around 1 in 128, but there’s no guaranteed method to increase shiny chances.
How to Get a Shiny Morelull
If you’re on the hunt for shiny Morelull, here are the main ways to encounter one:
- Wild Spawns: During seasonal or event-based appearances like the Festival of Colors or Spotlight Hour.
- Event Rewards: Some events offer Morelull as a reward encounter through field research tasks.
- Trades: Because it’s not particularly rare now, many trainers have extras—try trading with high-level friends for better odds of landing a lucky shiny.
- Spotlight Hour Events: The Morelull Spotlight Hour on November 11, 2025, is a great opportunity. It runs from 6:00–7:00 PM local time with 2× XP for evolving Pokémon, and shiny Morelull is confirmed to appear during this event.
Best Conditions for Hunting
- Weather Boosts: Morelull is boosted by Sunny or Cloudy weather, so look for these conditions to find higher-level catches and potentially better IVs.
- Mega Evolution Bonus: Using Mega Gardevoir, Mega Venusaur, or other Grass/Fairy-type Megas increases your Candy and XP per catch.
- Events: Keep an eye on Niantic’s seasonal announcements—Morelull often returns during themed events like Wild Area or Festival of Colors.
Morelull’s IV and CP Details
If you’re looking for the perfect Morelull, here’s what to know:
- Perfect IV (15/15/15) CP:
- Level 30 (max wild): 885 CP
- Level 35 (weather boosted): 959 CP
Morelull’s evolution, Shiinotic, can reach a maximum CP of 1168, though it’s more of a novelty Pokémon than a competitive option.
Is It Worth Evolving Morelull?
While Shiinotic can occasionally appear in Great League limited metas, it’s not a top-tier battler. In PvE, it doesn’t rank among the strongest Grass or Fairy attackers—it sits around 51st in Fairy-type performance.
Still, evolving one for your collection is worthwhile, especially if you’re a shiny hunter or Pokédex completionist.
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