Is Shiny Zacian Locked?
Shiny Zacian is not entirely shiny locked, as it can be obtained through specific events, such as the one held from 22nd October to 11th November, where Pokémon Shield players could receive a shiny Zacian. The shiny form of Zacian is available, but it is not possible to encounter it naturally in the game, and the only way to get it is through these special events or by receiving it from someone who obtained it through an event.
Understanding Shiny Pokémon
To fully comprehend the concept of shiny locked Pokémon, it’s essential to understand what shiny Pokémon are. Shiny Pokémon are rare, alternate forms of regular Pokémon, with different colors or appearances. They can be found in the wild, bred, or obtained through events.
FAQs About Shiny Zacian and Other Pokémon
1. Can Shiny Zacian be Traded?
Shiny Zacian cannot be traded, even through friend trades, due to its event-exclusive nature.
2. Is Shiny Zamazenta Available?
Yes, shiny Zamazenta is available for Pokémon Sword players, and it can be obtained through specific events.
3. What is the Catch Rate of Zacian?
Zacian has a base catch rate of 10 (3.9%), which is relatively low.
4. Can Eternatus be Shiny?
Yes, Eternatus can be shiny, and its shiny form can be obtained through specific events.
5. Is Keldeo Shiny Locked?
Keldeo is shiny locked, meaning it cannot be obtained in its shiny form through regular gameplay or events.
6. Can Victini be Shiny?
Victini is shiny locked, and its shiny form can only be accessed through hacking or cheating.
7. Is Shiny Charm Effective?
The Shiny Charm increases the odds of finding a shiny Pokémon from 1/4,096 to 1/1,365, making it three times more likely to encounter a shiny Pokémon.
8. Can Kubfu be Shiny?
Kubfu cannot be shiny, as it is a legendary Pokémon and cannot be bred.
9. Are Galar Birds Shiny Locked?
No, the Galar birds are not shiny locked, and their shiny forms can be obtained through regular gameplay.
10. Can Calyrex be Removed from a Horse?
Yes, Calyrex can be removed from a horse by using the Reins of Unity item.
11. Is Zacian Better than Zamazenta?
Zacian has a better type advantage than Zamazenta, with a Fairy/Steel type, making it more versatile.
12. Can Shiny Pokémon be Bought?
Yes, shiny Pokémon can be bought, but it’s essential to ensure that the shiny Pokémon is genuine and not hacked or cheated.
13. What Happens if You Breed Zacian and Zamazenta?
Zacian and Zamazenta cannot be bred, as they are legendary Pokémon.
14. Can Eternatus be Caught?
Yes, Eternatus can be caught, and it has a 100% catch rate after being defeated.
15. Is Buying Shiny Pokémon OK?
Buying shiny Pokémon is not against the rules, but it’s crucial to purchase from reputable sources to avoid hacked or cheated Pokémon, and to be aware of the terms of service that outline edited or obtained through third-party tools as illegal.