Summary
- While it can often be useful, the auto-catch feature in Pokemon GO may make rare Pokemon like Shinies harder to catch.
- This was the case for one Redditor, who was heartbroken upon finding out that the auto-catch option prevented them from snagging a Shiny Galarian Articuno.
One unfortunate Pokemon GO player made a terrible discovery after checking their auto catch log, realizing that they missed their chance to nab a Shiny Galarian Articuno. Auto-catch devices in Pokemon GO can make the game easier, but they can also lead to some heartache when a rare Pokemon gets away.
There are a variety of official peripheral devices that can be connected to a cell phone to help players in Pokemon GO. Most recently, the Pokemon GO Plus+ device, which can be used with both Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep, was released in July 2023. In addition to allowing Pokemon Sleep users an easier method to track their sleep data, the device can be used in Pokemon GO to spin Pokestops or toss balls at the press of a button without even touching the phone it's tethered to via wireless connection.
But auto-catching isn't always the best way to go about playing the game, especially when some rare Pokemon are involved. The Galarian Birds, including Galarian Articuno, are among the most sought-after Pokemon in the game. Even among their fellow Legendary Pokemon, these three monsters have an extremely difficult catch rate, which has prompted Pokemon GO to make Siny Galarian Birds easier to catch. Shiny Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will not run from a player following the October 4 update, but as Reddit user Dicey_Mantis found out, they can be missed when using a Daily Adventure Incense with Pokemon GO Plus+.
Auto-Catch Function Ruins Pokemon GO Player's Experience
The missed-catch notification was especially gut-wrenching for the player, who considers Articuno their favorite of the Legendary Bird Trio, considering there would have been no way that they'd missed out on catching Shiny Galarian Articuno short of running out of balls to throw. Currently, Shiny Galarian Birds only appear on the map when Pokemon GO players use a Daily Adventure Incense. The player has used their Daily Adventure Incense every day for at least a month, and other than a normal Articuno about two weeks prior to the missed catch, they hadn't seen a single Legendary Bird in that entire span of time.
While the limits of the auto-catch feature serve as a cautionary tale, the Shiny Galarian Birds will soon have to share the spotlight with a new addition to the game. The Pokemon GO Halloween Event Part 1 will introduce Morpeko on October 22. This year's holiday-themed event will be split into two parts, and Morpeko will introduce a new concept for the mobile game as the first Pokemon that's able to change form during battle.
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.
COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.
SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.
Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.
