Shiny Pokemon are quite the deal in Pokemon Go for a lot of reasons, and sometimes players have a really hard time finding one. Luckily, there are some tips and tricks ready to help you.
All the Shiny ‘mon come in different, fantastic colours, so rare to encounter within the game. Vulpix, for example, is a famous Pokemon from the Kanto region that has a beautiful Shiny version you don’t want to miss. Curious to find out where to find it and catch it?
Here is what you need to know.
Best Locations to Find Shiny ‘mon
Shiny Pokemon are rare versions of Pokemon that you can encounter within the wild sometimes. The chances to find one are very scarce, and the hunt can become challenging.
In Pokemon Go, things are a bit less complicated as these Shiny ‘mon spawn in various locations. Unfortunately, not all Pokemon has Shiny versions yet, but we can expect more to be added soon.
The best methods to run into a Shiny ‘mon are:
- Wild encounters;
- Limited-time events;
- Raid Boss encounters;
- Research Task rewards;
- Special Research breakthroughs.
How to Catch a Shiny Vulpix: Useful Tips & Tricks
As previously mentioned, you’ll need more than luck to run into a Shiny Pokemon, but there are some tips and tricks that might help you a lot.
Shiny Vulpix is an excellent catch thanks to its beautiful colourways among Shinies. This ‘mon has an increased spawn rate within highly dense areas of a town and residential points.
You can also try near Pokestops, but so far the cities main points have been proved to be the most efficient.
TIP:Â The iced-out version of Vulpix is not the Shiny form! Its slightly different colours will indicate the one that you want.
More Pokemon Go updates will be soon available. So stay tuned to be the first to know!