Pokémon GO has announced the Galar Expedition. There are new shinies – and they are shiny versions of the 3 Pokémon that are hardly found anyway.
When does the Galar Expedition run? The event starts on October 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The expedition will run for a whole week – until October 11 at 8:00 PM.
What are the highlights? There are basically four highlights at the event, as four new shinies are coming into the game.
The first is Zamazenta. The legendary Pokémon will appear in level 5 raid battles and for the first time will also be available in shiny form. But it does not come alone.
Because the three Galar birds Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos will also get their shiny forms. They look like this:
The three are likely to become very sought-after targets, as they will probably be among the rarest shinies that can be caught in the game.
What makes the Galar birds special in Pokémon GO?
This is what makes it special: The three Galar monsters appear only in daily adventure incense. This item can be used once a day for 15 minutes while you go for a walk. While it is active, more Pokémon will appear – and there is a small chance that the Galar birds will appear.
But: Just the appearance of the monsters is already extremely rare. The catch afterwards is at least equally difficult, as due to the high fleeing and breaking rates, it is extremely unlikely that they will stay in the ball.
Because of this, the Galar monsters are also a popular target for the Master Ball, as it guarantees the catch. But you don’t get that many of them.
The good news: Generally, legendary shinies do not flee when you encounter them in the wild. This means there could be a better chance of a catch if you actually encounter the shiny. But that alone will likely be an extremely rare event.
Additional bonuses of the Galar Expedition
What else is happening at the event? The adventure incense will be generally adjusted and other monsters are supposed to appear when you use the item. It is still unknown which ones they will be.
Generally, the following monsters will spawn in the wild, with possible shinies marked with an asterisk*:
- Nidoran♂*
- Nidoran♀*
- Abra*
- Magnemite*
- Wailmer*
- Seemops*
- Stollunior*
- Tanhel*
- Sheinux*
- Tarnpignon*
- Dedenne*
- Wolly*
- Chansey* (rarer)
- Absol* (rarer)
- Emolga* (rarer)
Additionally, Zamazenta will appear in the 5-star raids.
Furthermore, a new research masterpiece will appear in the shop, which will reward you with a Master Ball and other rewards. It is expected to cost $7.99, and the Euro price is likely to be in a similar range.
As usual, there will be corresponding collector challenges and field research for the event.
What do you think of the event? Will you be looking for the Galar shiny birds, or have you given up the search for them in general? Do you already have specimens of the three birds? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to know what is coming up in Pokémon GO: Here are all the events in Pokémon GO in September 2024.
