Pokemon GO's World of Wonders: Taken Over event brings temporary additions and alterations to the game, offering Trainers various opportunities. From unique wild encounters to Special Field Research and Raids, there's plenty for players to enjoy during this event.

The event emphasizes Team GO Rocket and Shadow Pokemon, prominently featuring the iconic Shadow Mewtwo. Trainers may even encounter a shiny version of Shadow Mewtwo, making it crucial to know how to find Shadow Mewtwo and understand the shiny encounter rates.

How to Increase Your Chances of Finding Shiny Shadow Mewtwo in Pokemon GO

During Pokemon GO's World of Wonders: Taken Over event, Shadow Mewtwo can be encountered in Five-Star Shadow Raids from March 30, 2024, to Sunday, March 31, 2024. These Raids will run daily from 6 AM to 10 PM local time, providing Trainers with a limited daily window to participate. As this event spans just one weekend, players need to be adequately prepared in advance for a shot at success.

While Shadow Raikou won't be available during this period, Trainers can focus on capturing Shadow Mewtwo, with a rare chance of encountering its shiny variant. However, it's important to note that Shadow Mewtwo Raids do not guarantee a shiny spawn, requiring Trainers to visit multiple local Pokemon Gyms for suitable encounters.

Understanding Shiny Rates for Shadow Mewtwo

There's no indication of increased shiny spawn rates for Shadow Mewtwo compared to regular shiny Pokemon. It's estimated that Shadow Mewtwo has a 1 in 500 chance of appearing in shiny form, based on player data collected and analyzed by The Silph Road in collaboration with Niantic.