How to get Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Modified Oct 03, 2024 02:45 GMT

Official assets for the Pokemon franchise — Galarian Articuno is a Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

Galarian Articuno is known for being one of the rarest Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO. The Pocket Monster has eluded players ever since its debut due to its rare spawn chance and the high likelihood of it fleeing after a failed catch attempt. However, this rarity has only made it more valuable among collectors, who may be curious about whether its shiny form is available in the game.

It has been confirmed that Shiny Galarian Articuno will be available in Niantic's mobile title starting on October 4, 2024. However, it will still be an incredibly rare spawn.

Tips for finding Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO

Galarian Articuno is a spawn exclusive to the Daily Adventure Incense (Image via Game Freak)

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In Pokemon GO, Galarian Articuno can only be found through the use of the Daily Adventure Incense. As the name implies, every player gets a Daily Adventure Incense for free per day. The item works identically to the standard Incense, increasing the spawn rate around the trainer while they remain mobile.

Even with the Daily Adventure Incense active, Galarian Articuno is still an incredibly rare spawn in the mobile title. Thankfully, the game's weather boost mechanic can make the creature more likely to appear depending on the weather of the area the player is in.

Since Galarian Articuno is a Psychic- and Flying-type Pocket Monster, it will have the best chance of spawning in windy weather.

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When is Shiny Galarian Articuno coming to Pokemon GO?

Shiny Galarian Articuno is coming at the start of the upcoming Galarian Expedition event (Image via Niantic)

As briefly mentioned prior, Galarian Articuno will arrive on Ocotber 4, 2024, which is when the Galarian Expedition event is set to begin. Galarian Articuno, the other members of its trio, as well as Zamazenta, will all see their shiny forms debut on the occasion.

Galarian Articuno is known for having a high chance of fleeing when encountered in the wild. With it not being a Raid Boss, which has a 100% chance of being captured when it is shiny, many players are assuming that Shiny Articuno will still retain its high chance of fleeing. This could prove to be a huge issue for shiny hunters.

Thankfully, alongside the Galarian Expedition event, Niantic is releasing a Masterwork Research ticket for $7.99, which rewards those who complete it with a Master Ball.

The Master Ball is a special type of Poke Ball that has a 100% chance to capture any creature it hits.

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Is Galarian Articuno good in Pokemon GO PvP?

Galarian Articuno is the worst of the Galarian Legendary Birds for competitive play in Pokemon GO. While its Psychic and Flying typing is amazing, its moveset is lacking in terms of coverage and energy generation.

Galarian Articuno does have access to Brave Bird, but it does not have the energy generation to spam it enough to justify the self-debuff each use of the attack brings.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh