Shiny versions of the Ultra Beasts are available if you’re lucky enough to find one in a Raid!

By Toby Saunders

Published: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 15:28 PM


Kartana and Celesteela are appearing in 5-Star Raids in Pokémon Go but in different parts of the world. One will appear for players in the Southern Hemisphere, while the other is available to those in the Northern Hemisphere.

These 5-Star Raids will be available during the next in-game event (and just after it ends): Sizeable Surprises, which is set to take place between 4th April – 9th April. The 5-Star Raids in question will last until 12th April.

As with all 5-Star Raid Battles in the game, you will be given the chance to catch a Kartana or Celesteela upon defeating them.

For the first time in the game’s history, Shiny Kartana and Shiny Celesteela have been added to Pokémon Go’s growing list of rare alternative colours ‘Mons.

Keep on reading to find out how to get Shiny Kartana and Shiny Celesteela in Pokémon Go.

How to get Shiny Kartana in Pokémon Go

To get a Shiny Kartana in Pokémon Go, you need to battle Kartana in its 5-Star Raid, while it’s still active. The Kartana 5-Star Raid event start time is 10am (local time) on 4th April and you have until its end date/time at 10am (local time) on 12th April 2024 to take part.

The Kartana 5-Star Raid is available to players in the Northern Hemisphere only. If you live and play in the Southern Hemisphere, a different Ultra Beast will be available to battle and catch in a Raid.

There’s a small chance the Kartana you battle and catch will be a Shiny. Essentially, keep taking down Kartana Raid Battles and you might happen across a Shiny version.