Welcome to the Unova Tour 2025 in Pokémon Go
The Pokémon Go Unova Tour 2025 event is a thrilling addition to the game, offering players a plethora of exciting rewards and new Pokémon to catch and add to their collections. This event, similar to its predecessors, introduces a variety of Shiny Pokémon, which are rare and colorful variations of your favorite creatures. These Shiny forms are a significant draw for many players, adding a new layer of challenge and excitement to the game. While the chances of encountering these Shiny Pokémon are slim, the event provides a unique opportunity to seek them out and enhance your roster.
Discovering New Shiny Pokémon
During the Unova Tour, you have the chance to catch 12 new Shiny Pokémon, each with its own distinct color palette and allure. One of these, Meloetta, stands out as it is locked behind a paywall, requiring players to purchase the Masterwork Research to guarantee a Shiny encounter. Despite its exclusivity, Meloetta is a must-have for any serious collector, and the event offers a rare window to obtain it. The other 11 Shiny Pokémon include Bouffalant, Deerling (in all four seasonal forms: Autumn, Spring, Summer, and Winter), Maractus, Sigilyph, and Sawsbuck (also in all four seasonal forms). Each of these Pokémon brings a unique and vibrant Shiny form to the game, making the event a colorful and engaging experience.
Evolving Deerling to Sawsbuck
One of the more accessible Shiny Pokémon in the Unova Tour is Deerling, which can be found in all four of its seasonal forms. Once you catch a Shiny Deerling, you can evolve it into a Shiny Sawsbuck, making the pursuit of these Pokémon a bit more manageable. Evolving Deerling to Sawsbuck requires 50 Deerling Candy, which can be time-consuming to gather. However, the event’s shorter walking requirements might make this task a bit easier. Players can focus on catching multiple seasonal forms of Deerling, ensuring that they have a variety of Shiny Sawsbuck to evolve into.
Hatching 10km Eggs for Bouffalant, Maractus, and Sigilyph
While Deerling and its evolution, Sawsbuck, are relatively easier to catch in their Shiny forms, the same cannot be said for Bouffalant, Maractus, and Sigilyph. These three Pokémon are only available by hatching 10km eggs obtained during the Unova Tour 2025 event. The 10km requirement is the second-highest walking distance for eggs in Pokémon Go, making it a daunting task to hatch them all within the event’s timeframe. To maximize your chances, it’s advisable to clear out your egg collection before the event starts. This involves starting with the smaller 2km eggs and working your way up to the 5km and 10km eggs.
Event Details and Walking Requirements
The Unova Tour 2025 event takes place over the weekend of March 1 to March 2, from 10 AM to 6 PM in your local time zone. During this period, the walking requirements for all eggs are cut in half, making it easier to hatch them. For the 10km eggs, this means a reduced requirement of 5km, but even with this bonus, hatching multiple 10km eggs in a single day remains a significant challenge. Players can take advantage of this event to clear out their existing egg collection and make room for as many 10km eggs as possible. This strategic approach will allow you to continue your Shiny hunting efforts well after the event has ended.
Odds and Future Availability
The odds of encountering Shiny Bouffalant, Maractus, and Sigilyph are low, given the limited availability through 10km eggs. However, the event offers a unique opportunity to increase these odds, albeit slightly. For players who are dedicated to completing their Shiny collection, this event is a crucial moment. It’s also worth noting that while these Pokémon may appear in future events, the chances of finding them in their Shiny forms will be much reduced. Therefore, the Unova Tour 2025 is a prime time to catch these elusive Shiny Pokémon. With careful planning and a bit of luck, you can add these vibrant variations to your collection and enhance your Pokémon Go experience.
