How to get Smoliv in Pokemon GO
Learn how to get Smoliv and its Evolutions in Pokemon GO, and if it's possible to find a Shiny Smoliv!
Smoliv is the next Paldea native to join the ranks of Pokemon GO, so you might be wondering how to catch it and whether or not it can be Shiny.
This olive-looking creature first appeared in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet on the Nintendo Switch. It's a cute addition to Pokemon GO, but don't let its appearance fool you because it can defend itself if need be!
Let's go over how to get Smoliv and its evolutions in the AR mobile game from Niantic, plus if Smoliv can be Shiny.
How can you get Smoliv in Pokemon GO?
Starting October 12, 2023, with the Harvest Festival event, Trainers will be able to catch Smoliv, the Olive Pokemon, for the first time in Pokemon GO.
You can find Smoliv in wild encounters, with Smoliv appearing more frequently during the Harvest Festival and when a Mossy Lure Module is active at a PokeStop. Remember, you can check the 'Nearby' feature to see if there are any Smoliv in your area.
Alternatively, completing certain Harvest Festival-themed Field Research tasks will net you a guaranteed encounter with Smoliv! We'll update this page with details of the specific Field Research tasks you need to look out for when the event begins.
- Review all the Pokemon GO Ticket of Treats tasks and rewards
Can Smoliv be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to get Shiny Smoliv in Pokemon GO. At least not yet!
New Pokemon rarely debut alongside their Shiny variants, so this isn't too surprising. It's likely that Shiny Smoliv will arrive during a future Paldea or Grass-themed event, so keep an eye out!
- Smoliv can't be Shiny, but that's not the case for Detective Pikachu
How to get Dolliv and Arboliva
Smoliv is part of a three-stage evolution family. Smoliv evolves into Dolliv, and Dolliv evolves into Arboliva. You can use 25 Smoliv Candy to evolve Smoliv into Dolliv. Feed a Dolliv 100 Smoliv Candy to evolve it into Arboliva.
That's everything you need to know to get Smoliv and its evolutions in Pokemon GO. Your first opportunity to capture this Grass/Normal-type Pokemon is during the Harvest Festival starting October 12, 2023.
While Smoliv can't be Shiny, you can show off your best Smoliv in Showcases at select PokeStops during the Harvest Festival!
With so much going on in Pokemon GO, it's easy to fall behind! Stay tuned to our Pokemon GO homepage or our events schedule to get all the latest Pokemon GO news.
About The Author
Coleman Hamstead
Coleman is a freelance journalist at GGRecon. While gaming has always been his passion, it wasn’t until he worked as a Sports Journalist at the Community College of Baltimore County that he found his enthusiasm for writing. In the time since Coleman has had his work featured in publications such as The Washington Post/Launcher and ESTNN. Coleman is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration.
