5 Shiny Pokemon worth hunting during Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1

Niantic will host Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 from December 17, 2024, at 10:00 am to December 22, 2024, at 9:59 am local time. When this event goes live, trainers will get the opportunity to catch the best PvP picks, various costumed creatures, and Shiny Pokemon. The latter, in particular, are highly sought after because of their unique designs, coloring, and details, but most importantly, they are rare finds in this mobile game.

In almost every event that the devs organize in GO, they try to introduce new creatures for trainers to encounter and catch. To add a cherry on top, they decide to present their shiny variations. That being said, we will also get to see the debut of two new Shiny Pokemon as part of Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1.

Five Shiny Pokemon worth encountering in Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1

1) Shiny Holiday Attire Dedenne

A picture of Shiny Holiday Outfit Dedenne will be posted after getting one in the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 event. (Image via Niantic)

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Shiny Dedenne wearing Holiday Attire will make its introduction at the start of the Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 event. The regular version of this Pokemon will also be available for the first time.

If players want to add both to their collection, they will have to take down one-star raids featuring Holiday Attire Dedenne. However, the chance of encountering a Shiny one is extremely low.

Counters to defeat Pokemon GO Holiday Attire Dedenne:

Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Shadow Excadrill with Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands
Shadow Rhyperiror with Mud-Slap and Earthquake
Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
Nihilego with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb

2) Shiny Sandygast

Shiny Sandygast (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Another debutant to encounter during the run of Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1 is Shiny Sandgast. This one will be available in one-star raids and in the wild. That said, trainers will have to bring this monster down if they want to come across its shiny variation.

Do note that Shiny Sandygast will be challenging to find even when one beats raids. So, unless players get lucky, the best way to obtain this version is to win as many Sandygast battles as possible while keeping an eye out for the creature in the wild.

Counters to beat Pokemon GO Sandygast raids:

Primal or Shadow Kyogre: Waterfall and Origin Pulse
Dawn Wings Necrozma: Psycho Cut and Moongeist Beam
Mega Sceptile: Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
Mega Tyranitar: Bite and Brutal Swing
Zarude: Vine Whip and Power Whip

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3) Shiny Latios

Shiny Latios (Image via The Pokemon Company)

When participating in different types of Raid Battles at Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1, ensure joining Mega Raids of Mega Latios. Not only will trainers collect Mega Energy for this Pokemon upon winning these battles, they will also be able to catch the Shiny variation of Latios.

Sadly, going solo against Mega Latios is not recommended. Players are advised to challenge this powerhouse with their friends.

Counters to take down Pokemon GO Mega Latios raids:

Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Dawn Wings Necrozma: Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
Mega Tyranitar: Bite and Brutal Swing
Mega Garchomp: Dragon Tail and Outrage
Origin Forme Dialga: Dragon Breath and Roar of Time
Mega Gardevoir: Charm and Dazzling Gleam

4) Shiny Undersea Holiday Glaceon

Shiny Undersea Glaceon (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Shiny Glaceon wearing an Undersea Holiday Outfit is arguably the best costumed Pokemon one can find in Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1. The attire suits the monster perfectly, increasing its appeal and attractiveness. With Christmas right around the corner, trainers will want to possess a fantastic-looking creature they can show to their friends and family.

Players will have to defeat Undersea Holiday Glaceon's three-star raids to encounter and catch any of this Pokemon's featured versions.

Counters to take on Pokemon GO Undersea Holiday Glaceon raids:

Dusk Mane Necrozma with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Beam
Chandelure with Fire Spin and Overheat
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

5) Shiny Amaura

Shiny Amaura (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Shiny Amaura will be available from 7 km Pokemon Eggs in Pokemon GO Holiday Part 1. Therefore, if you have these items in your inventory, please don’t use them recklessly, but wait for the event to go live so that you can get this Shiny Pokemon. However, since many other creatures will also hatch from 7 km eggs, trainers will need to pop as many as possible to find the desired one.

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Edited by Arundhoti Palit