Pokemon Home Offers Players Two Rare Shiny Pokemon with a Catch

If you’re a Pokémon fan, exciting news is on the horizon! Pokémon Home has started giving away shiny versions of Enamorus and Manaphy. However, these shiny Pokémon aren’t just handed out to everyone. To get these coveted variations, you’ll need to complete a couple of demanding tasks in the world of Pokémon.

Since its launch in February 2020, Pokémon Home has become a favorite platform for trainers to store and move their Pokémon around. Nintendo has kept things fresh by offering periodic giveaways, handing out special Pokémon to dedicated users.

Most recently, on January 28, shiny versions of Manaphy and Enamorus became available through Pokémon Home. But here’s the twist: you need to complete your Generation 8 Pokédexes to qualify for these shiny creatures. So, let’s dive into how you can add these elusive Pokémon to your collection.

Getting your hands on a shiny Enamorus is no small feat. Enamorus was first introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus back in early 2022. To earn its shiny variant in Pokémon Home, players need to capture every Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus and transfer them to the app. Once you’ve completed the Hisui Pokédex, head over to the “Games” tab in Pokémon Home to verify your accomplishment. Do that, and a pristine shiny Enamorus will be waiting for you.

For those aiming to snag a shiny Manaphy, you’ll need to finish the Sinnoh Pokédex from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The final step mirrors that of Enamorus—verify your completed Gen 4 Pokédex in the app through the “Games” tab. While Manaphy isn’t making its shiny debut this way, let’s face it, not many players managed to capture it previously. This is because the only other method involved transferring a Manaphy egg from Pokémon Ranger and hoping for the best when it hatched—a chance of just 1 in 8,192! Failure meant restarting the whole quest, not exactly the most tempting proposition.

Interestingly, these new shiny offers seem to have no expiration date. It’s possible these incentives will remain, offering plenty of time for collectors to complete their Pokédexes. Looking ahead, Pokémon Home might introduce enticing rewards for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which is set for a release in 2025. Fans are on the edge of their seats for any new updates, which might be shared on Pokémon Day, February 27.

Whether you’re just now diving into the world of Pokémon or are a seasoned veteran, there’s no better time to explore what Pokémon Home has to offer. This service allows you to effortlessly move and trade Pokémon, no matter where you are. So, get out there, complete those Pokédexes, and claim your shiny prizes!