How to Get Metal Coat, Sinnoh Stone & More in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO continues evolving and expanding its content well. Whether you’re chasing rare evolution items, legendary Pokémon, or maximizing resources like coins and XL Candy, this guide brings everything together in one fresh, unique, and comprehensive resource. Here you’ll find the latest proven strategies on how to get:

• Metal Coat
• Sinnoh Stone Pokémon
• Zygarde Cells
• Sylveon
• Umbreon, Espeon, and Ditto
• Mewtwo
• Resources like coins, Poké Balls, XL Candy
• How to evolve Eevee
• How to beat Giovanni and Cliff
• How to evolve Inkay
• How to get Gimmighoul

Let’s dive in.

1. How to Get Metal Coat

✅ Methods:

• Spin PokéStops and Gyms: Every spin yields a ~1% chance to get one of the five evolution items (Metal Coat, Sun Stone, King’s Rock, Dragon Scale, Upgrade). Each specific item is thus rarer.
• 7‑Day Spin Streak: On the seventh consecutive day spinning unique PokéStops or Gyms, you receive a guaranteed evolution item—but the specific one (e.g. Metal Coat) is random.
• Gifts from Friends: Occasionally a Metal Coat can drop from opening friend gifts, though the odds are low.
• Field Research / Breakthrough or Special Research: Some timed or special research lines offer Metal Coats as rewards, including certain Celebi or Meltan questlines.
• GO Battle League PvP Mystery Items: Rare chance through PvP reward boxes at certain win milestones.

🎯 Tips:

• Spin as many unique PokéStops/Gyms daily, especially during your 7‑day streak. Use high-stop-density areas to increase volume.
• Maintain a large friend list and open gifts frequently to slowly increase odds from that source.
• Keep an eye on Field and Special Research tasks; reset unwanted tasks by spinning new Stops.

Evolving with a Metal Coat

• Scyther ➔ Scizor: Needs 50 Scyther Candy + 1 Metal Coat
• Onix ➔ Steelix: Needs 50 Onix Candy + 1 Metal Coat

2. How to Get Sinnoh Stone Pokémon

• Sinnoh Stones are required to evolve Gen‑4 Pokémon.
• Sources: 7‑day PokéStop streaks (similar system but Sinnoh Stone is among possible items), Field Research breakthroughs, Special Research, and occasional GO Battle League rewards.
• Use them on Pokémon like Lucario, Tangrowth, Weavile, Magnezone, etc.
• Keep spinning and completing tasks daily.

3. How to Get Zygarde Cells

• Zygarde Cells are accumulated through Community Day boxes, Event research, or special event tasks.
• Each eligible event releases Field Research giving a few cells per task.
• Watch announcements for Zygarde Cubes and limited-time events.
• Save up and assemble 100 cells to evolve Zygarde into Zygarde Complete Forme.

4. How to Get Sylveon in Pokémon GO

• Sylveon is a Fairy‑type Eeveelution introduced some years back.
• Evolution Requirements:
  • Choose Fairy as Eevee’s Buddy or name trick (e.g. “Kira”) for one guaranteed evolution.
  • Or earn 70 hearts with Eevee as your buddy (to unlock Fairy as a friendship evolution type), then evolve using 25 Eevee Candy.
• Use Rainy Lure modules when applicable to earn hearts faster during events.

5. How to Beat Giovanni in Pokémon GO

• Team GO Rocket Leader Giovanni rotates through different three‑Pokémon teams.
• General Strategy:
  1. Bring a Dark‑type counter (e.g. Tyranitar or Hydreigon) for Krookodile / Persian
  2. Have Ghost or Fairy counters depending on his second slot.
  3. For final boss (often a Legendary Shadow like Shadow Mewtwo, Shadow Zapdos, etc.), use types that resist or bully that Legendary.
• Shield Management: Try to bait out one or two shields early with Charged moves from fast attackers, then cleanse with your heavy hitters.
• Stay updated: Giovanni’s roster changes with monthly themes—check Silph Road or official Pokémon GO announcements.

6. How to Get Umbreon in Pokémon GO

• Similar to Espeon but nighttime evolution.
• Set your Eevee as buddy, earn 70 hearts, and evolve with Umbreon as selected buddy evolution type.
• Alternatively, use the name trick (“Tamao”) once per account for instant evolve.

7. How to Catch a Ditto in Pokémon GO

• Ditto disguises itself as other creatures like Pidgey, Rattata, Gastly, etc.
• To catch Ditto:
  • Stick to creatures currently known to be disguises in your region.
  • When you catch one and it transforms into Ditto, finish the catch.
• Keep checking updated disguise lists for your country.

8. How to Get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO

• Mewtwo is a Legendary raid boss—sometimes appears in EX Raids or Tier‑5 Raids.
• Participate in Legendary Raid Battles during special events, raid hours, or EX‑eligible days.
• Use Remote Raid Passes or join local Raid groups.
• Be prepared with counters like Dark, Ghost, and Psychic depending on its moveset.

9. How to Get Espeon in Pokémon GO

• Same process as Umbreon but during daytime.
• Once Buddy Eevee has 70 hearts, evolve it when it’s during local daylight hours with Espeon selected.
• Name trick (“Sakura”) works one time per account for instant evolve.

10. How to Get Coins in Pokémon GO

• Gym defenders: Earn 50 coins per day max by defending Gyms (1 coin per 10 minutes defended, up to 50).
• No direct in-game spending converts to coins.
• Avoid traps: Don’t delete defenders early—they get you more coins over time.

11. How to Get More Poké Balls

• PokéStops & Gyms: Spin regularly.
• Research Breakthroughs: Provide Poké Balls as part of daily rewards.
• Leveling up: Grants batches of Poké Balls.
• Gift capsules: Usually yield Great or Ultra Balls.
• Events: Temporary events often boost Ball drop rates or offer ball bundles via shop.

12. How to Use XL Candy in Pokémon GO

• XL Candy is used after level 40 to power up Pokémon beyond level 40 (up to level 50).
• How to earn XL Candy:
  • Catching Pokémon (especially with high IV/XL).
  • Transferring excess Pokémon.
  • Hatching eggs (especially 10km or 12 km).
• To use, select Pokémon > Power Up beyond level 40, spending both Stardust and XL Candy.
• Use wisely on meta‑relevant Pokémon.

13. How to Evolve Eevee in Pokémon GO

• Name Trick: Use Eevee nicknames like “Rainer” (Vaporeon), “Sparky” (Jolteon), “Pyro” (Flareon), “Sakura” (Espeon), “Tamao” (Umbreon), “Kira” (Sylveon). One-time use each.
• After name trick used, evolve using 25 Eevee Candy within the proper conditions (day/night or hearts for Sylveon).
• After name trick, random evolution requires using Eevee 25 Candy + specific evolution style (buddy hearts & time).

14. How to Beat Cliff Pokémon GO

• Team Rocket Grunt Cliff has a rotating pool. Always check counters:
  • Use strong counters with type advantage and shields.
  • Save shields strategically, use fast moves early.
  • Research his current roster online (trainer guides update monthly).
• Use weather‑boosted counters when possible for quicker finishes.

15. How to Evolve Inkay in Pokémon GO

• Inkay ➔ Malamar requires:
  • 25 Inkay Candy
  • Spin your device upside‑down (while evolving) on the evolve screen.
• Works on both Android and iOS if you physically invert your phone.

16. How to Get Gimmighoul (Gimmighoul Coins) in Pokémon GO

• Gimmighoul appears only during Secret Files of Gimmighoul events or periodic event cycles.
• Shadow coins are earned by:
  • Catching Gimmighoul in proximity to chests in the overworld.
  • Completing event research.
• Collect 100 coins to evolve Gimmighoul Roaming Form into Gholdengo.
• Stay tuned to Niantic’s events updates for new Gimmighoul windows.

🎯 Summary Table

Final Tips

1. Be consistent: Spin daily, open gifts, complete tasks.
2. Track events: Zygarde, Gimmighoul, Meltan, and regional events offer evolution materials.
3. Use name tricks early for Eevee evolutions.
4. Play smart PvP: Use Mystery Item rewards and coordinate GO Battle League.
5. Share with friends: Gift exchanges and coordinated raids help.
6. Use friends/follow Discord, Silph Road, official Pokémon GO news to stay ahead on rosters and special research.

Closing Thoughts

This guide is packed with the latest methods to evolve Pokémon GO like Scizor, Steelix, Sylveon, Umbreon, Espeon, and to obtain high-value items such as Metal Coats, Sinnoh Stones, Zygarde Cells, XL Candy, and more. With the right rhythms—daily spins, research task tracking, careful raid participation—you’ll maximize your progression efficiently. Persistence, community exchange, and awareness of seasonal events make all the difference.