Shiny Keldeo and Meltan Available in Pokémon Home

Shiny Keldeo and Meltan are now available in Pokémon Home (version 3.2.2 and later), but obtaining them requires completing specific Pokédex entries. This guide details how to acquire these Shiny Pokémon.

Unlocking Shiny Keldeo:

To receive Shiny Keldeo, you must complete the Galar Pokédex in Pokémon Home. This includes Pokémon from Pokémon Sword & Shield, along with those from the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra DLCs. Crucially, all Pokémon must possess the Galar origin mark (a slanted Poké Ball icon above their stats) indicating they originated from these games. Simply having completed the Pokédexes in Sword & Shield is insufficient.

Once the Galar Pokédex is complete, access the "Mystery Gift" option via the three-line menu icon on the main screen.

There's no time limit to claim Shiny Keldeo.

Unlocking Shiny Meltan:

Similarly, Shiny Meltan is unlocked by completing the Kanto Pokédex in Pokémon Home, using Pokémon possessing the Let's Go marker (a Pikachu silhouette above their stats). These Pokémon must originate from Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee.

Claim Shiny Meltan via the "Mystery Gift" option after completing the Kanto Pokédex. There's no deadline for claiming this Pokémon.

Troubleshooting Pokédex Registration Issues:

If Pokémon aren't registering correctly in your Pokémon Home Pokédex (especially on mobile), clearing the app's cache often resolves the problem. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Pokémon Home app.
2. Select the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner of the title screen.
3. Choose "Clear Cache."
4. Confirm by tapping "OK."

After clearing the cache, your Pokédex should register Pokémon correctly.

Now you know how to obtain Shiny Keldeo and Shiny Meltan!