In celebration of Pokémon Go’s ninth anniversary, the game is offering players a special chance to catch the rare Gimmighoul, including its shiny variant. This event runs from July 1 to July 6, 2025, providing players with several opportunities to complete Research tasks and encounter Gimmighoul in the wild.
How To Get Gimmighoul
Players can obtain Gimmighoul in Pokémon Go through two primary methods—using the Coin Bag and participating in special events.
1. Coin Bag
To get Gimmighoul, players first need to connect their Pokémon Go account with either Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on the Nintendo Switch. After sending a postcard from Pokémon Go to the linked game, they will receive the Coin Bag item. When activated, the Coin Bag allows Roaming Form Gimmighoul to spawn for 30 minutes, after which players must wait one day and send another postcard to use it again.
2. Events
During special events like the current anniversary celebration, Gimmighoul can also be caught through Field and Timed Research tasks. Some of these Gimmighoul may hold a special Ninth Anniversary coin, enhancing their rarity.
How To Evolve Gimmighoul
Unlike most Pokémon that evolve using candies, Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo using 999 Gimmighoul Coins. Players can gather these coins by catching wild Gimmighoul, spinning PokeStops with Golden Lure Modules, or walking with Gimmighoul as their buddy. Take advantage of the anniversary event to maximize coin collection, with opportunities to earn multiple coins from PokeStops.
Can Gimmighoul Be Shiny?
Yes, Gimmighoul has a shiny variant, distinguishable by its white body compared to the standard silvery version. However, shiny Gholdengo retains the same color scheme as its regular form, only differing with blue accents instead of red.
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch Gimmighoul during the anniversary event, as after July 6, players will primarily rely on the Coin Bag for additional chances to capture this elusive Pokémon. For more information on events happening in July, check out the Pokemon Go July 2025 events guide.
