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Pokémon GO: How to Catch Shiny Scatterbug, Shiny Spewpa & Shiny Vivillon
With the Scattered to the Winds event in Pokémon GO, trainers now have the chance to catch Shiny Scatterbug, Shiny Spewpa, and Shiny Vivillon for the first time. Since Scatterbug isn’t found in the wild like most Pokémon, obtaining its Shiny form requires pinning postcards from different regions. This guide will explain how to collect region-specific Scatterbug, evolve it into Shiny Spewpa and Shiny Vivillon, and maximize your chances of finding these rare forms.
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How to Get Shiny Scatterbug in Pokémon GO
Unlike most Pokémon, Scatterbug doesn’t spawn in the wild or appear in Research tasks. Instead, you must pin postcards from specific regions to unlock encounters.
Shiny Scatterbug Release Date
Trainers can start encountering Shiny Scatterbug on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time during the Scattered to the Winds event. While Scatterbug encounters are always region-based, event bonuses significantly increase the odds of finding a Shiny Scatterbug.
How to Pin Postcards for Scatterbug Encounters
To obtain Scatterbug encounters, you need to pin postcards from different regions, which are included in gifts from PokéStops or friends. The more postcards you pin from a particular region, the higher your chances of unlocking an encounter.
- Pin up to 3 of your own postcards daily.
- Pin postcards from friends’ gifts before opening them.
- After pinning enough postcards, you’ll unlock an encounter with a region-specific Scatterbug.
💡 Tip: Since there are 18 different Scatterbug patterns, trading postcards from different regions with friends is the best way to collect all forms of Scatterbug and their evolutions!
Finding Different Regional Scatterbug Locations
Each Scatterbug evolves into a specific Vivillon pattern based on the region where its postcard was pinned. To track which Scatterbug forms you’ve collected, follow these steps:
- Tap on your Trainer Profile (bottom-left corner).
- Scroll down and select the Vivillon Medal (butterfly icon).
- A map will open, showing all regional Vivillon patterns.
- Tap the green magnifying glass to see available regions in detail.
If you’re hunting for a specific Shiny Vivillon pattern, this tool helps you focus on pinning postcards from the right region.
How to Evolve Shiny Scatterbug into Shiny Spewpa & Shiny Vivillon
After catching a Shiny Scatterbug, you can evolve it into Shiny Spewpa and then Shiny Vivillon. The evolution process requires Scatterbug Candy:
- Evolve Shiny Scatterbug → Shiny Spewpa (25 Candy)
- Evolve Shiny Spewpa → Shiny Vivillon (100 Candy)
How to Get More Scatterbug Candy
To farm Scatterbug Candy quickly, you can:
- Use Pinap Berries to double candy rewards when catching Scatterbug.
- Walk with Scatterbug as your Buddy Pokémon (earns 1 Candy per 3 km).
- Transfer extra Scatterbug to Professor Willow for bonus Candy.
Each Shiny Vivillon pattern corresponds to its original Scatterbug region, so you’ll need to pin postcards from multiple locations if you want to collect all 18 Shiny Vivillon variations.
Struggling to Find Shiny Scatterbug? Try Pokémon GO Boosting!
Collecting Shiny Scatterbug and its evolutions can take a lot of time and coordination, especially since postcard pinning is limited per day. If you’re looking for a faster way to complete your Vivillon collection, consider using Pokémon GO Boosting at GladiatorBoost. Our expert trainers can help you:
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Save time and let us handle the grind for you so you can enjoy your rare Shiny Vivillon collection!
Final Thoughts
The release of Shiny Scatterbug, Shiny Spewpa, and Shiny Vivillon in Pokémon GO adds a unique challenge for collectors. Since these Pokémon aren’t available through wild encounters or traditional Research rewards, pinning postcards from different regions is the only way to obtain them.
By following the steps in this guide, you can maximize your chances of catching Shiny Scatterbug, collecting different Shiny Vivillon patterns, and evolving them efficiently. Don’t forget to pin postcards daily and trade with friends to speed up the process!
Good luck, Trainers! 🎉
