Summary
As of February 12,Pokemon Homeplayers can now obtain Shiny Meltan and Shiny Keldeo for their collections, but catching both Mythical critters will not be a simple matter. Obtaining Shiny Meltan and Shiny Keldeo inPokemon Homewill require completing Pokedexes in specific games before they appear as rewards to claim.
Known as the Colt Pokemon, Keldeo first appeared inPokemon Black and Whiteas a Mythical Pokemon that was only obtainable via code distribution events. Keldeo is the fourth member of the Swords of Justice, which consists of Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion. After learning the move Secret Sword, Keldeo changes to its Resolute Form, which is purely cosmetic. As for Meltan, the Hex Nut Pokemon first appeared inPokemon GO, followed byPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee. Meltan can evolve into Melmetal, thoughthe process requires Meltan to be inPokemon GO, along with 400 Meltan Candy. Ergo, Meltan cannot evolve in otherPokemongames.
Alongsidethe ongoingPokemon Homedistribution of Enamorus and Manaphy,Pokemontrainers can now obtain their Shiny variants with some effort.As reported by ComicBook, Shiny Meltan and Shiny Keldeo will requirePokemonfans to complete two different regional Pokedexes to claim these rare Mythical Pokemon. For Shiny Meltan, a complete Kanto Pokedex using Pokemon fromPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eeveewill be necessary. As for Shiny Keldeo, catching the Colt Pokemon requires catching critters inPokemon Sword and Shieldand its DLC expansions. Trainers must obtain all entries from the Galar, Isle of Armor, and Crown Tundra Pokedexes inPokemon Home. This will also be the first time trainers can legitimately obtain Keldeo, as it is usually a Shiny-locked Pokemon.
Pokemon Home Reveals Shiny Meltan and Shiny Keldeo Rewards
Kanto’s Pokedex consists of 150 entries, while Galar’s Pokedex requires a staggering total of 400. Adding in the fact that The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra have 210 entries each, this means that 820 Pokemon with the Galar mark are required for Shiny Keldeo. Catching a Pokemon in a different region and transferring it toPokemon Let’s GoorPokemon Sword and Shieldbefore sending it toPokemon Homewill not count towards obtaining Shiny Keldeo or Shiny Meltan. Given the number of Pokemon required to catch Keldeo inPokemon Home, the Colt Pokemon’sreputation as an evasive Mythical Pokemonremains intact.
However, there is no end date for thesePokemon HomePokedex tracks, so trainers can take their time to catch all the Pokemon they need. Between the ongoing Pokemon Home reward distributions and the upcoming Pokemon Day festivities, thePokemonfranchise is off to a busy start in 2025.
Pokémon Home
Pokémon HOME is a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices designed as a place where all Pokémon can gather. By linking the same Nintendo Account to both the Nintendo Switch version and mobile version of Pokémon HOME, you’ll be able to access the same Pokémon Boxes on both versions!With Pokémon HOME, you can move Pokémon between compatible games, trade Pokémon on the go, and more!
