Pokemon GO has introduced Shiny Sandygast and its evolution, Shiny Palossand, during the highly anticipated 2024 Holiday Part 1 event. Players can encounter Sandygast in various ways throughout this festive season, increasing their chances of encountering the elusive Shiny variant.
The event officially kicks off on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10 AM local time, allowing trainers to start hunting for Shiny Sandygast and Shiny Palossand. It is worth noting that both regular and shiny versions of Sandygast share identical statistics and maximum Combat Power (CP). You’ll also need to follow specific steps to evolve a Shiny Sandygast into Shiny Palossand, which we will cover in this guide.
Obtaining Shiny Sandygast in the Wild
Players can find both Standard and Shiny Sandygast in the wild during special events. While no foolproof method guarantees a Shiny encounter, increasing the overall number of Sandygast you encounter can enhance your chances.
Utilizing specific in-game items can significantly escalate the availability of wild Sandygast. Effective tools include Lure Modules, Incense, and favorable Weather effects, all of which can be used during events dedicated to Sandygast.
- Sandygast’s spawn rate is boosted by foggy and sunny weather conditions.
- Locate a PokéStop that is situated in such weather types.
- Apply a Lure Module at the selected PokéStop.
- Activate Incense and move around within the area where the Lure Module is effective.
This approach can optimize the effects of these items, substantially increasing the spawn rate of Sandygast and, consequently, the likelihood of encountering its Shiny form.
Obtaining Shiny Sandygast Through Raids
During the featured events, Sandygast appears as a 1-Star Raid Boss. Successfully defeating this Raid Boss grants players an encounter with Sandygast, and there’s a chance it could be the Shiny variant. Given Sandygast’s classification as a dual Ghost and Ground-type Pokémon, trainers should utilize their strongest counters, focusing on types such as Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water.
| Counter Pokémon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) | Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
| Sky Forme Shaymin | Magical Leaf (Grass-type) | Grass Knot (Grass-type) |
| Zarude | Vine Whip (Grass-type) | Power Whip (Grass-type) |
| Can | Razor Leaf (Grass-type) | Leaf Blade (Grass-type) |
| Yveltal | Snarl (Dark-type) | Dark Pulse (Dark-type) |
Obtaining Shiny Sandygast via Research Tasks
Rewards for completing specific Research tasks during Sandygast-themed events also provide a chance to encounter a Sandygast. Completing the Research objectives for the 2024 Holiday Part 1 event guarantees players a Sandygast encounter, with a possibility that it could be the Shiny variant.
Evolving Shiny Sandygast into Shiny Palossand
Once you’ve successfully captured a Shiny Sandygast, evolving it into Shiny Palossand requires 50 Candy. You can collect Candy by catching more Sandygast, transferring duplicates, or using the Shiny Sandygast as your Buddy Pokémon. With these strategies, you’ll be well-equipped to obtain and evolve your Sandygast during the Holiday event.
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