Pokemon GO Might Make Catching Shiny Galarian Birds Easier

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Pokemon GO Might Make Catching Shiny Galarian Birds Easier

Key Takeaways

  • Shiny Galarian Legendary birds won’t flee after encountering in Pokemon GO.
  • Daily Incense is crucial to find Shiny versions, debuting Oct 4.
  • Niantic confirmed low catch rates for Shiny birds, suggesting to use strong Poke Balls.

As a seasoned Pokemon GO player with years of experience under my belt and a collection that would put Ash Ketchum to shame, I must say that the latest announcement about Shiny Galarian Legendary birds has me both excited and a bit skeptical.

In Pokemon GO, players can now encounter Shiny versions of the Galarian Legendary birds, and here’s some good news: there’s a mechanism in place that could make their capture more feasible. Although catching a Shiny Galarian Zapdos, Moltres, or Articuno isn’t guaranteed for every player, this system should increase the chances, particularly for those who take the time to prepare properly.

At present, the Shiny forms of the Galarian Legendary birds haven’t been introduced in the game yet. Starting from October 4th, they will be incorporated. To discover Shiny Galarian variants of the trio of Legends, players will follow a process similar to that of finding their standard counterparts. This involves using Daily Incense for a potential sighting on the map. However, there’s an unique twist when it comes to capturing both Shiny and regular versions of these birds – the method of catching them differs slightly.

As reported by LeekDuck, Niantic has verified that Shiny forms of Galarian Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos will not escape once encountered by a player, allowing ample time for strategy planning and actual throw attempts. However, it’s important to note that this does not ensure that finding a Shiny will automatically lead to catching it. The catch rate of these birds remains low, so players should be ready to employ their most potent Poke Balls and any useful berries at their disposal to boost their chances of success.

What Else to Expect of the Shiny Galarian Legendary Bird Trio

Capturing the regular versions of the three Galarian Legendary birds can be challenging because of their low capture probability and high likelihood of escaping battles. Since it might be more difficult to catch the standard versions compared to Shinies, players who don’t have a Master Ball may find themselves in a better position if they want to catch a Shiny. This is because they can use every Poke Ball at their disposal, should they decide to do so. Furthermore, there’s no need for players to rush finding them after the Galarian Expedition event, as the trio will continue being potential spawns whenever a player activates their Daily Incense.

Of course, getting them to appear in the first place may still be difficult. While players can’t do much about that except to keep trying every day, Pokemon GO is adding a new Masterwork Research that will reward players with a Master Ball, among other things. The research will cost $7.99 USD and can be completed anytime. Many players recommend using a Master Ball to catch the Legendary birds, though if encountering a Shiny, players may want to try any Ultra Balls they have first just in case, since Master Balls are exceedingly rare in the mobile game.

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2024-09-20 00:43