Shiny Galarian Birds in Pokémon GO: The Ultimate Catching Guide

Pokémon GO has its fair share of amazing monsters and special rare Pokémon to catch! Recently the rarest trio Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos in their "Galarian" forms came to the mobile game! It was a challenge to catch these special variations.

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These Pokémon took on an even harder challenge this past October 2024 with the debut of their Shiny variants! With the "Galarian Expedition Event" that came out during that week on October 4, 2024. Players now have a new quest! What really has everyone talking, and excited, is finding this Shiny Trio!

For many it was a really tough event! These Legendary Birds have such a super-low catch rate and tend to escape more often than not! Even getting one without being Shiny was tricky and they can really run off!

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How to Find These Legendary Pokemon

A Daily Adventure Incense on the Pokemon GO map Image

There's one main thing that's been a must for those wanting to get the Galarian Legendary Trio! To have the ability to find any of these Legendary Birds, it's important to know that they only come from the use of the "Daily Adventure Incense"!

You'll find it on the map's right-hand side. If you are using this be sure to maximize your time as they last for only 15 minutes! The best way to get the most use is by walking! Walking helps make sure you cover the maximum amount of ground!

For those that want to increase your chances even more you can use an "Origin Forme Dialga", giving you extra time! This amazing Pokémon can increase the duration by 2 hours!

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What Shiny Galarian Birds Look Like:

A Golden Razz Berry next to an Ultra Ball on the Pokemon GO map Image

If you find a Shiny one, you will see a sparkle. The shiny "Galarian Birds" are really different from the standard, and also give them an extra special, more impressive feel. When it comes to shiny colors they actually get their color from "Kanto"!

Those who have managed to capture all three of "Kanto" Legendary birds. There are big differences between the "Kanto" trio and the "Galarian" version. The "Kanto" birds really have colors that fit those of their region and its themes and really stand out. For the "Shiny Galarian" Birds it all ties into the "Kanto" colors!

"Shiny Galarian Articuno" comes in a stunning icy blue!
For those who find "Shiny Galarian Moltres" the bird comes in a blazing fiery orange!
And what is really beautiful is "Shiny Galarian Zapdos". This one is electric yellow. You are not going to be able to resist those looks!

You'll have the chance to go searching because the Galarian Expedition Event will give players all sorts of new, memorable and exciting moments for any Pokémon lover, so get out there and capture them!

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How to Catch Shiny Galarian Birds

It might seem like catching these birds could be hard! For some they may be easy and others find they have to be more patient! The fun is truly in the catch and all the twists that might get these creatures to go. The good news is that when you are able to catch a shiny you have one very, important benefit!

It's much easier to get these Shiny versions as they won't flee.
They also won't leave once they get onto the catch screen! That can only mean one thing: tons of chances! However, these Pokemon are super tricky to capture, so they are still challenging even with the Shiny variation.

There is something super useful that makes it so exciting!

Fans of this game always are looking for extra opportunities to help them in the battle! You will need to look into the following:

Ultra Balls: these help give you better chances and even more chances to get these Pokémon.
Golden Razz Berries, a real fan favorite: it's great for improving catch rate and they give an extra chance of not making the Pokémon flee. It seems the Golden Razz Berries are super special and give you all those extra boosts!
The same applies to "Silver Pinap Berries". You can always have an extra opportunity if you find that these birds don't get caught! But it is best to avoid making a Pokémon escape altogether so try to make those extra effort and use a "Silver Pinap Berry".
If you can get that special Excellent Curveball Throw

Get ready! For this incredible trio, they're rare. Players will be looking to use the rare Master Ball to make this happen. However, these items are tough to get in Pokémon Go! The event that takes place, the Galarian Expedition Event. Gives a special opportunity for players to try and unlock the "Master Ball"! This is something you can find within the game and gives fans a chance for their rarest Pokémon. For fans, they are not going to get this right away!

The great thing? That's right, everyone who missed out in the past has another shot! If you are a hardcore gamer and looking to make those super exciting moments happen and collect your rarest monsters! Master Balls are an essential, part of Pokémon Go and an absolute must to find. Make sure you check out that "Galarian Expedition Event". It's sure to make all the magic moments possible and make the entire experience in Pokémon GO more worthwhile.

Shiny Galarian Birds in Pokémon GO: The Ultimate Catching Guide

How to Find These Legendary Pokemon

What Shiny Galarian Birds Look Like:

How to Catch Shiny Galarian Birds

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