Pokemon GO constantly includes new and recurring events that come and pass through the game each season, as part of the live-service format. The Max Out Season is no different from this, including a series of Raid Days, Spotlight Hours, PvP League Cups, Research Days, and Community Day events, as well as a series of one-off themed events.

One of the events taking place during October 2024 as part of the Max Out Season is the Galarian Expedition event. This event brings an opportunity for Trainers to encounter the Galar Legendary, Zamazenta, the Galarian forms of the Legendary Bird trio, and a series of other fan-favorite Pokemon as wild encounters, some of which are making their shiny debut. If you're wondering which exact species will be available, the potential shiny chance, and which Pokemon are making a shiny debut, you can find all relevant information in the guide below.

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Shiny Galarian Articuno, Shiny Galarian Zapdos, & Shiny Galarian Moltres in Pokemon GO

In Pokemon GO, the Galarian Expedition event will take place between the dates of October 4, 2024, at 10 AM local time, and October 11, 2024, at 8 PM local time. This event has many featured Pokemon, including some beloved fan-favorite specimens from various generations and Regions.

As well as the collection of general featured Pokemon, several creatures are also making their Pokemon GO shiny debut. This means that Trainers will have the opportunity to encounter the shiny variants of these Pokemon for the very first time, along with future events in which they may be featured in.

Here is a complete list of every Pokemon featured as part of the Galarian Expedition event, how they can be obtained, and details regarding the shiny possibility:

Pokemon

Shiny Availability?

How to Obtain

Nidoram M

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Field Research Task encounters

Nidoran F

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Field Research Task encounters

Abra

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Field Research Task encounters

Magnemite

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters

Wailmer

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters

Aron

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters

Spheal

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Field Research Task encounters

Beldum

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters

Shinx

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Field Research Task encounters

Foongus

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters
  • Field Research Task encounters

Dedenne

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters

Wooloo

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters

Chansey

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters - rare encounter
  • Field Research Task encounters

Absol

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters - rare encounter
  • Field Research Task encounters

Emolga

  • Yes
  • Wild encounters - rare encounter

Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)

  • Yes - shiny debut!
  • 5-Star Raids

Galarian Moltres

  • Yes - shiny debut!
  • Daily Adventure Incense encounter

Galarian Zapdos

  • Yes - shiny debut!
  • Daily Adventure Incense encounter

Galarian Articuno

  • Yes - shiny debut!
  • Daily Adventure Incense encounter

Galarian Stunfisk

  • Yes
  • Masterwork Research Reward

Galarian Farfetch'd

  • Yes
  • Masterwork Research Reward

Galarian Weezing

  • Yes
  • Masterwork Research Reward

Alolan Marowak

  • Yes
  • Collection Challenge Reward

Aerodactyl

  • Yes
  • Collection Challenge Reward
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Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
Cross Save
Yes
Franchise
Pokemon
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iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
Platforms
ios, andriod
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