How to get Nacli in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Nacli in Pokemon GO will be available starting with the Journey to Paldea event on December 1, 2025. The creature is a Generation IX native and a mono-Rock-type. It evolves into Naclstack when fed 25 Candy and then into Garganacl when fed 100 more Candy.

This article covers all the ways you can get Nacli in Pokemon GO.

How to get Nacli in Pokemon GO

Wild encounters
Research
Trade

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Wild encounters

Nacli can be found as a rare encounter in the wild during the Journey to Paldea event. The celebration of the Gen IX region will take place from 10 am local time on December 1, 2025, until 8 pm local time on December 9, 2025.

Nacli, being a Rock-type Pocket Monster, will benefit from Partly Cloudy weather. Such conditions will boost both its spawn rates and potential catch CP.

Research

Nacli will be available as a reward for completing Research tasks during the Journey to Paldea event. It can be found at level 15 with a minimum of 10/10/10 IVs.

Trade

If you are unable to find Nacli in Pokemon GO on your own, you can ask an in-game friend to trade you one. However, this will count as a Special Trade as you will not have the critter registered on your Pokedex prior to this.

Can Nacli be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Nacli in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

No, Shiny Nacli in Pokemon GO will not be available upon release. You must wait for approximately one year before this variant of the creature is made available.

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