Shiny Pokemon are prized possession for Pokemon GO enthusiasts, so they go to great lengths to catch them. The developers at Niantic infamously add Shiny monsters at a later time than their original variant. But in rare cases, both the regular and shiny variant debut together. Players might encounter these differently colored variants in the wild or through Special Research tasks.
Fomantis is a Grass-type released during the Pokemon GO Lush Jungle event in March 2022. The Alola region monster possesses a max CP of 838, which boosts during raids. Shiny Fomantis has been a subject of talk ever since its original release, and here's how to maximize the chances of encountering it.
Pokemon GO: Ways to catch a Shiny Fomantis
Shiny Fomantis debuted during the Solstice Horizons event of the Pokemon GO season of Hidden Gems. The event started on June 16, 2023, at 10:00 am local time and runs till June 25, 2023, at 8:00 pm local time. Apart from that, Shiny Nihilego features in Five-Star Raids, and Mega Sceptile is also available as a Mega Raid Boss.
For Pokemon GO players on a mission to catch a Shiny Fomantis, the monster has boosted spawn rate both day and nighttime. One needs to encounter as many Fomantis as possible to increase the chance of facing a Shiny. Players can also encounter monsters like Ledyba, Petilil, and Cottonee during the day and Foongus, Phantump, and Lunatone at night during the Solstice event.
The best strategy is to use Incense, Lure Modules, and the Pokemon GO Weather Boost Function. Attach a lure module to a gym in sunny weather conditions, use incense, and walk around the area. Using them together will maximize the Fomantis spawn rate and increase the chances of encountering a Shiny Fomantis.
The event also features One-Star Raids with Fomantis as a Raid Boss. The monster is a Grass-type, making it weak to Fire, Bug, and Flying-type moves. Use these types to ensure victory and get a chance to encounter Shiny Fomantis.
Field Research Tasks are part of every Pokemon GO event. Completing the Solstice Horizons-themed Field Research Tasks rewards players with amazing opportunities. One of which is an encounter with Shiny Fomantis on completing it. Players have a chance to encounter Shiny Fomantis upon successfully catching 10 Pokemon.
The Solstice Horizon event doesn't end there; it comes with a themed collection challenge that rewards Stardust upon completion. Players who complete the challenge get an opportunity to encounter Shiny Fomantis.
The event comes with a 2X Stardust bonus during every catch. It is easy to evolve a Shiny Fomantis into a Shiny Lurantis by collecting 50 Candy.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.