Whenever a new Pokémon arrives on Pokémon Go, there is a big question of whether you can get a bright version of it or not. Whenever a brand new Pokémon makes its debut, typically, the answer is no. For Mega Aerodactyl, it works differently because it is a mega evolution of Aerodactyl, a Pokémon that has been in the game for several years. Here's what you need to know about how to get a Shiny Mega Aerodactyl in Pokémon Go.
You will not be able to find a Mega Aerodactyl after any encounter in the game. Instead, when you want to have a Mega Aerodactyl on your team, you need to evolve a standard Aerodactyl. You can do this by using the Mega Aerodactyl energy you collect. You will be able to collect this energy by completing Mega Raid. Additionally, you could earn them from specific field research tasks or timed research available in Pokémon Go.
Since you only get a Mega Aerodactyl from a standard Aerodactyl through evolution, if you want a Shiny Mega Pokémon, the Standard Pokémon will need to be Shiny. Aerodactyl has a brilliant shape in the game, which means you can evolve it into a Mega Aerodactyl for use in the game as long as you have a shiny one on your roster. You can have a single mega Pokémon in use at a time.
