# How to Get Tatsugiri in Pokemon GO: Complete Guide + Shiny Availability

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Published: 2025-07-15  
Updated: 2025-07-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Dragon/Water-type Tatsugiri has finally made its [Pokemon GO](https://pokemongo.com/) debut during the Water Festival 2025 event! This adorable Mimicry Pokemon brings exciting new challenges for trainers worldwide, but catching all three forms requires some serious planning.

## Pokemon GO Tatsugiri Quick Facts

| **Detail** | **Information** |
| --- | --- |
| **Type** | Dragon/Water |
| **Event** | Water Festival 2025 (July 15-20, 2025) |
| **Raid Level** | 1-Star |
| **Max CP** | 3,105 |
| **Shiny Available** | No (Expected ~2026) |
| **Forms** | 3 Regional Exclusives |

## Where to Find Each Tatsugiri Form

Tatsugiri comes in three distinct forms, each locked to specific regions:

**Curly Form (Orange)**: Available in Europe, Middle East, and Africa **Droopy Form (Pink/Magenta)**: Available in the Americas and Greenland  
**Stretchy Form (Yellow)**: Available in Asia-Pacific region

This regional exclusivity makes Tatsugiri one of the most challenging Pokemon to collect completely, requiring either travel or trading with international friends.

![Pokemon GO](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-2194-1024x576.webp)

## How to Catch Tatsugiri

### 1-Star Raids

Tatsugiri appears as a 1-Star Raid boss during the Water Festival event. The good news? You can easily solo these raids with moderately powerful counters, making them accessible for most trainers.

### Field Research Tasks

Complete Water Festival-themed Field Research tasks for potential Tatsugiri encounters. These tasks refresh throughout the event period.

### Paid Timed Research

For $4.99, you can access exclusive Timed Research that guarantees Tatsugiri encounters. This premium option provides the most reliable way to obtain this Pokemon.

## Best Counters for Tatsugiri Raids

Since Tatsugiri is Dragon/Water type, focus on these effective counters:

- **Fairy-types**: Togekiss, Gardevoir, Sylveon
- **Dragon-types**: Rayquaza, Dragonite, Salamence
- **Electric-types**: Zekrom, Magnezone (for Water weakness)

## Can Tatsugiri Be Shiny?

Unfortunately, Shiny Tatsugiri is NOT available in Pokemon GO yet. Based on Niantic’s historical patterns with regional Pokemon releases, expect approximately a one-year wait before any shiny variant is added.

Most likely, Shiny Tatsugiri will debut during a future global event, possibly the 2026 Water Festival or a special regional Pokemon celebration.

## Trading Strategy

Given the regional restrictions, trading becomes crucial for completing your Tatsugiri collection. Connect with trainers from different regions through:

- [Pokemon GO subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/) trading communities
- Local Discord servers
- [Pokemon GO official events](https://pokemongo.com/en/post/water-festival-2025)

Remember that regional Pokemon trades require significant Stardust, so build your friendship levels first!

![Image](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-2195.webp)

## Water Festival 2025 Event Details

The Water Festival runs from **July 15-20, 2025** and features:

- Rainy Lure Modules lasting two hours
- Boosted Shiny rates for Staryu and Tirtouga
- Special avatar items and bonuses

Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to add Tatsugiri to your collection! For more [Pokemon GO tips and strategies](https://technosports.co.in/pokemon-go-tips), check out our comprehensive guides.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### **Q: When will Shiny Tatsugiri be released in Pokemon GO?**

 A: Based on Niantic’s patterns, Shiny Tatsugiri likely won’t be available until approximately 2026, possibly during a future Water Festival or regional Pokemon event.

### **Q: Can I get all three Tatsugiri forms without traveling?**

 A: No, each form is region-locked. You’ll need to trade with trainers from other regions or travel to those areas during the event period to collect all three forms.