The latest update forPokemon HOMEis adding a Mystery Gift reward system. You know, because we trainers neededmorereasons to catch them all. This mechanic offers rare Pokemon as prizes to Pokemon players who complete specific goals, and the first one up for grabs is a Shiny Meloetta.
This, to put it plainly, is a big honking deal. Until now, the only way trainers could get themselves a Shiny variant of this elusive Mythical Pokemon was by hacking a fifth-generation or beyondPokemongame. Thanks to the newPokemon Homeupdate, however, casual Pokemon players and die-hard Shiny Hunters alike can finally add this musical-themed ‘Mon to their collection without getting gobsmacked by Nintendo’s well-loved ban hammer.
If you’re one of the manyPokemonplayers who hasn’t created aPokemon HOMEaccount yet, now’s the perfect time to do it. You can downloadPokemon HOMEonto your smartphone or your Nintendo Switch, and the account-building process is a little different for each system. Let’s walk through how to get started onPokemon HOME.
How to get Shiny Melotta from Pokemon HOME
Before you get your Shiny Meloetta fromPokemon HOME, you’ll have to complete the Paldea Pokedex, the Kitakami Pokedex, and the Blueberry Pokedexes. These Pokedexes encompass all the Pokemon found inPokemon: Scarlet & Violetand its two-partThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC. All 843 of them.
Filling in all three Pokedexes is no simple task, especially sincePokemon HOMEwon’t let you put a Pokemon in a Ninth-Gen Dex slot unless you caught it inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. Luckily, we have some fantastic guides onwhere to find some of Paldea’s rarer Pokemon. Your hunt will be difficult, but it shouldn’t be impossible.
Once you’ve transferred all the Pokemon you need to fill the Pokedexes, you’ll be eligible to receive a Shiny Meloetta. Click the “Mystery Gift” option in the app’s menu, then hit “Search for Gifts.” As long as you have a solid internet connection, you’ll receive a Shiny Meloetta of your very own.
