Pokemon GO has a considerable amount of shiny monsters active in the game. Although they are prominent, their rarity is something to consider. These elusive monsters are valued highly by collectors; some sell at extremely high prices. With the Mega Pinsir release, many wonder if a Shiny Mega Pinsir is available to catch. The opportunity came knocking with the Rising Heroes — A Valorous Hero’s Mega Raid event.
While Niantic developers usually release Pokemon and their Shiny counterparts on different dates, sometimes it happens on the same day. With the debut of Mega Pinsir, players also have the opportunity to catch a Shiny Mega Pinsir this May 2023. This rarely happens in Pokemon GO, especially with a Shiny Mega Pokemon. That said, players can fortify their chances of acquiring Shiny Mega Pinsir with this guide.
Tips for Catching a Shiny Mega Pinsir in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO developers have madeShiny Mega Pinsir available to catch during the Mega Pinsir Raid hours. The Mega Pinsir Raid started on May 11 at 10:00 AM Local Time and runs till May 24, 10:00 AM Local Time.
The dual Bug/Flying-type Mega Monster is a potent fighter whose shiny counterpart boasts extreme rarity. And, since Shiny Mega Pinsir isn’t available to encounter in the wild or through eggs, the only option is Mega Raids.
Players need to win against Mega Pinsir, and once the Raid Boss is defeated, they might get an opportunity to catch Shiny Mega Pinsir. So make sure to use powerful Mega Pinsir counters that align with its weaknesses to defeat the monster.
There is no guarantee of encountering a Shiny Mega Pinsir even after defeating the Raid Boss. Instead, players might encounter random monsters. The only surefire way to ensure a shiny encounter is by catching up to its shiny rate.
The best method to catch up with Mega Pinsir’s shiny rate is by participating in as many raids as possible. One can achieve it by collecting multiple Raid Passes; players can easily purchase them from the Pokemon GO store. Other alternatives to getting Raid Passes are by Spinning Photo Discs at Gyms and Raids or through event rewards.
Players can also make use of the in-game Weather Boost effect to ensure a Shiny Mega Pinsir encounter. Since Mega Pinsir’s spawn rate increases in Rain and Windy weather, tackle Mega Raid locations with these weather conditions. Doing so will boost the chances of consecutive encounters and catch up with the shiny rate.
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