Shiny Zacian not available in Pokemon GO right now × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Pokemon News Shiny Zacian not available in Pokemon GO right now By Brandon Moore Modified 20 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Zacian will be in the Pokemon GO Raid rotation (Image via The Pokemon Company / Niantic) Many Pokemon have their shiny variations available in Pokemon GO, but Zacian is currently not one of them. The Legendary that first appeared in Pokemon Sword and Shield quicky became a fan favorite in the main franchise's battle modes. With its inclusion in the mobile title's Raid rotation, its power is once again on full display. However, trainers will have to settle for its basic form. Niantic has been known to keep shiny versions of Pokemon in their back pockets for special events. When it comes to Zacian, that special event hasn't arrived yet. Why Zacian cannot be encountered in its shiny form in Pokemon GO A shiny Pokemon is a rare version of a normal Pokemon. Many trainers have made it their mission to capture the shiny form of every creature that the franchise has introduced. The odds of finding one are extremely low, but that's the beauty of the hunt for some trainers. Nothing will stop them from searching far and wide for an alternatively colored variation of their favorite Pokemon. Niantic has made that hobby a bit difficult since the beginning of Pokemon GO. They do not always include a shiny version when a Pokemon first arrives in the game. Instead, they keep it locked until an in-game event that usually focuses on that Pokemon. Ash Ketchum@iam_AshKetchumWhy is Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta not available? @PokemonGoApp @NianticHelp @NianticLabs2Why is Shiny Zacian and Zamazenta not available? @PokemonGoApp @NianticHelp @NianticLabs According to Niantic's actions, this special occasion or in-game event hasn't arrived yet for Zacian. Players can currently battle the Pokemon in Raids, but there is zero chance that it will be in its shiny form. This is the second time that Zacian will be featured in five-star Raids. Players will have until August 31, 2022, to catch it. The developers have also not given any indication as to when the shiny version of Zacian may arrive in the game. They tend to keep these things under wraps until a GO Blog post arrives, surprising everyone that a shiny form will be available. G47IX PokémonGO @g47ixAugust in Pokémon GO! Zacian and Zamazenta returns! But again without shiny release. Also another shiny-locked Genesect. Bug event and Mega Raid debut? That's kinda obvious what will debut right? ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ #pokemongo25546August in Pokémon GO! Zacian and Zamazenta returns! But again without shiny release. Also another shiny-locked Genesect. Bug event and Mega Raid debut? That's kinda obvious what will debut right? ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ #pokemongo https://t.co/9Udofz29uI This has left some trainers questioning Niantic's methods. Of course, the developers probably want to keep popular shiny versions locked to increase player interest when the time finally comes for the shiny form to be added. There have been instances where a Pokemon has been introduced in Pokemon GO only for its shiny version to be unavailable for years. Hopefully, that isn't the case with Zacian and its Sword and Shield counterpart Zamazenta. All trainers can do at this point is simply wait until Niantic pulls the trigger. In the meantime, they can load up powerful regular Zacians through Raids and prepare for the eventual opportunity to catch a shiny one. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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