Niantic regularly adds new features and events to PokΓ©mon GO, like the Mythic Blade event, allowing players to catch new and unique PokΓ©mon. The latest feature added allows players to encounter and catch different-sized PokΓ©mon in the form of XXS and XXL catches. These PokΓ©mon will not be too common, so players must have a sharp eye to catch them.
How do you catch XXS and XXL PokΓ©mon in PokΓ©mon GO?

These PokΓ©mon won't be as rare as shiny PokΓ©mon, but they will still be relatively hard to find outside of events and celebrations. Poochyena, Mightyena, and Mawile can be found with different size variants at the time of writing, but the number of PokΓ©mon with this feature will likely increase over time. Players will be able to see if the PokΓ©mon they have encountered has a special size with the words "It's tiny!" or "It's HUGE!" appearing above the PokΓ©mon during the catch encounter (shown above).
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How can you tell a PokΓ©mon's size in PokΓ©mon GO?


To visually see a PokΓ©mon's size, especially if it has a distinct size (XXS or XXL), players can look at the PokΓ©mon's sprite. Whether it is in their PokΓ©mon storage or sits as their Buddy PokΓ©mon, the PokΓ©mon's size should be noticeable. Players should also be able to retrieve more information about a PokΓ©mon's size and how many of each size a player has caught in the PokΓ©dex entry for that PokΓ©mon.
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