Pokemon GO Player Makes Heartbreaking Realization After Journal Check

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Key Takeaways

  • While it can often be useful, the auto-catch feature in Pokemon GO may make rare Pokemon like Shinies harder to catch.
  • This was the case for one Redditor, who was heartbroken upon finding out that the auto-catch option prevented them from snagging a Shiny Galarian Articuno.

As a dedicated Pokemon GO enthusiast who’s been playing since its inception, I can relate to the heartbreak this unfortunate player experienced when they missed out on catching their Shiny Galarian Articuno due to the auto-catch feature. Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of rare and legendary encounters, some caught with precision throws, others with the help of an RNG god, but losing a Shiny because of autocatch feels like a cruel twist of fate.

One unfortunate Pokemon GO player made a terrible discovery after checking their auto catch log, realizing that they missed their chance to nab a Shiny Galarian Articuno. Auto-catch devices in Pokemon GO can make the game easier, but they can also lead to some heartache when a rare Pokemon gets away.

In July 2023, a versatile accessory called the Pokemon GO Plus+ was launched, compatible with both Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep. This device serves multiple purposes: it facilitates sleep data tracking for Pokemon Sleep users and allows Pokemon GO players to perform actions like spinning PokeStops or throwing Pokeballs without needing to physically interact with their phone, thanks to a wireless connection linking the device to the phone.

But auto-catching isn’t always the best way to go about playing the game, especially when some rare Pokemon are involved. The Galarian Birds, including Galarian Articuno, are among the most sought-after Pokemon in the game. Even among their fellow Legendary Pokemon, these three monsters have an extremely difficult catch rate, which has prompted Pokemon GO to make Siny Galarian Birds easier to catch. Shiny Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will not run from a player following the October 4 update, but as Reddit user Dicey_Mantis found out, they can be missed when using a Daily Adventure Incense with Pokemon GO Plus+.

Auto-Catch Function Ruins Pokemon GO Player‘s Experience

The missed-catch notification was especially gut-wrenching for the player, who considers Articuno their favorite of the Legendary Bird Trio, considering there would have been no way that they’d missed out on catching Shiny Galarian Articuno short of running out of balls to throw. Currently, Shiny Galarian Birds only appear on the map when Pokemon GO players use a Daily Adventure Incense. The player has used their Daily Adventure Incense every day for at least a month, and other than a normal Articuno about two weeks prior to the missed catch, they hadn’t seen a single Legendary Bird in that entire span of time.

The limitations of the auto-catch feature act as a reminder of boundaries, but the radiant Galarian Birds are about to pass on their shine to a fresh game character soon. The Pokemon GO Halloween Event Part 1, set for October 22, will debut Morpeko. This year’s special event themed around holidays is divided into two segments, and Morpeko will usher in an innovative idea in the mobile game by being the first Pokemon to transform during battle.

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2024-10-13 01:03