Glossy Pokemon in Pokemon GO is visually different compared to its regular shape. These glossy versions are very rare. Because of their unique appearance, trains are sought after by many.
In Pokemon GO, glossy Pokemon can be identified by the small images above their CP. Pokemon Shiny has increased spawning rate at special events such as community days in Pokemon GO. In some cases, shiny Pokemon can also be born from eggs.
How to catch a shiny Phanpy in Pokemon GO
Getting around a glossy Phanpy does not require special techniques or items. Trains can happen on this Pokemon in the country. Feeding him 50 Phanpy candies in Pokemon GO grow into Donphan, another elephant-like Pokemon with arms covering his nose.
Those who missed Phanpy’s attention yesterday need not worry. At the Johto Celebration event, which started yesterday and is scheduled to run until January 31, 2021, almost all Pokemon from the Johto area will have increased slightly. Trains will have a higher chance of meeting Pokemon from the Johto area.
Since Phanpy is a Pokemon from the Johto area, chances are he will be higher. As mentioned before, there is no way to guarantee that you will meet a shiny Phanpy. It all boils down to good luck.
Nevertheless, incense trains could be used to lure Pokemon to themselves. This thing lasts for 30 minutes. While active, see Pokemon trains spawn around them at accelerated speeds.
Sources can be purchased with Pokecoins at the in-game store. Incense is sometimes given to players to complete exploration tasks and by unlocking gifts in Pokemon GO.
Yesterday Phanpy had an hour from 6pm local time to 7pm local time in Pokemon GO. During the hour of attention, Phanpy had an increased seeding rate. This means that trains come across spotted Pokémon more often than others. However, Niantic did not confirm whether the glossy Phanpy variant would be available at that time.
Published January 27, 2021, 17:31 IST