Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk's Shiny Locked Pokemon Revealed
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's highly anticipated The Indigo Disk DLC has finally arrived, bringing with it a plethora of exciting new features, including a handful of returning Pokemon and some fresh faces. However, if you're a Shiny hunter, you might be disappointed to learn that some of these Pokemon are Shiny locked.
What Does Shiny Locked Mean?
For those who are new to the world of Shiny hunting, Shiny locked refers to a situation where a particular Pokemon has a zero percent chance of being Shiny, regardless of how many times you encounter it. While it's still possible to obtain a Shiny version of the Pokemon through other means, catching one will not be an option.
Every Shiny Locked Pokemon in The Indigo Disk
According to dataminer @mattyoukhana_, the following Pokemon in The Indigo Disk are Shiny locked:
- Articuno
- Cobalion
- Entei
- Garchomp
- Garganacl
- Glastrier
- Glimmora
- Gouging Fire
- Groudon
- Ho-oh
- Iron Boulder
- Iron Crown
- Iron Throns
- Kubfa
- Kyogre
- Kyurem
- Latias
- Latios
- Lugia
- Lunala
- Meloetta
- Moltres
- Necrozma
- Noivern
- Perchrunt
- Raging Bolt
- Raikou
- Rayquaza
- Reshiram
- Sandy Shocks
- Solgaleo
- Spectrier
- Suicune
- Terapagos
- Terrakion
- Virizion
- Zapdos
- Zekrom
How This Will Affect Shiny Hunters
While this news might be disappointing for Shiny hunters, it's worth noting that The Pokemon Company has implemented this system before, and it's become a standard practice in their DLC releases. The good news is that there are still many non-Shiny locked species to hunt, making the experience enjoyable, albeit limited.
How to Find Legendary Pokemon in The Indigo Disk
To encounter these legendary Pokemon, you'll need to track down a character named Snackington. You can find him outside the Blueberry Academy entrance, and he'll offer to give you Legendary Pokemon snacks in exchange for completing BBQs with other players or by yourself.
Snackington will provide you with a crude riddle to help narrow down the location of the legendary Pokemon, making the experience more exciting and challenging.While the news about Shiny locked Pokemon might be disappointing, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk still offers a plethora of exciting features and gameplay mechanics to enjoy. Happy hunting!