Pokemon Go player uses “Shiny Swap” technique to land epic catch

For many Pokemon Go players, the task of finding a Shiny version of their favorite Pocket Monsters is already quite challenging. Nonetheless, there is a clever trick that can make shiny hunting more manageable.

A player of Pokemon Go has impressed others by successfully executing a “Shiny swap”during Community Day. The player found a Shiny and waited for the perfect moment to change its type, a challenging feat that can greatly benefit the player if done correctly.

In a Reddit post, Go player YOLTZsean shared a video of their lucky encounter with a Shiny Goomy just minutes before Community Day ended at 4:59 PM in their local time.

As the clock struck 5:00 PM and Community Day drew to a close, the Pokemon appearing on the map changed. However, the one that had previously been a Shiny remained so, even though it had transformed into a different species.

Pulled off my first shiny swap byu/YOLTZsean inPokemonGoMystic

The post’s author successfully exchanged their Shiny Goomy for a rare Shiny costume Slakoth during the Pokemon Go Slumbering Sands event. This event is known for its scarce finds, making the Shiny costume Slakoth even rarer than the Shiny Goomy. Although it is not an official practice, the instructions for this exchange are unclear, but it is still a fascinating concept.

In the comments, fellow Pokemon Go players expressed a blend of admiration and awe, with numerous individuals inquiring about the precise execution of this challenging maneuver.

One individual inquired, “Could you clarify what a swap is?”In response, another user explained, “A Shiny swap occurs when you come across a Shiny Pokemon but fail to catch it. When the spawns reset, you have the chance to encounter another Shiny by catching the Pokemon that took the place of the previous one.”

Although the person and several other comments mentioned that this swap technique only applies when “the Shiny odds of the 2 Pokemon are the same,”it is not as straightforward as it seems. One commenter clarified, “The swap is not effective with community day Shinys. Congratulations on beating the odds of 1/512!”

At the same time, many other players offered their congratulations to the author for catching the Shiny costume Slakoth. One comment read, “I’m so jealous, I really wanted that Slakoth shiny. Congrats!”while another stated, “Congratulations! I tried for it too, but luck wasn’t on my side this time. Maybe next month.”