Summary
APokemon GOplayer has defied the odds and captured a Galarian Zapdos using the Pokemon GO Plus+ accessory. Galarian Birds are some of the most desired creatures byPokemon GOplayers. But getting a Galarian Bird isn’t easy, with Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres having rare appearances and even less frequent captures.
WhenPokemonintroduced the regional forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, the legendary trio from Kanto received significant type and design changes. Galarian Zapdos, in particular, was the member of the trio that underwent the most radical makeover. Kanto’s Zapdos has punctuated yellow plumage, reflecting its Electric/Flying-type. Galar’s Zapdos has red and orange feathers, its legs are more prominent, and it becomes a Fighting/Flying-type.Getting one of Galar’s Legendary Birdsis a big feat for everyPokemon GOtrainer, and one recently managed this most unexpectedly.
Reddit user AussieRustles revealed that they caught a Galarian Zapdos using thePokemon GO Plus+ accessory. With the caption “It can be done,” the player says that to get the Pokemon they didn’t need a berry, nice throw, or curveball, and only used a regular Poke Ball to bring Galarian Zapdos home. With that, the OP also got a Galarian Zapdos that knows Counter, considered one of the best skills for Legendary Pokemon, making the already rare encounter an even more unique experience.
What Pokemon GO Plus+ is and How it Helps Pokemon GO Players
Pokemon GO Plus+ is a peripheral announced in 2019 that was only released in 2023 and promises to make life easier forPokemon GOplayers by automating actions. With Pokemon GO Plus+, trainers catch Pokemon and spin PokeStops automatically, and unlike the original Pokemon GO Plus, they can throw Great Balls and Ultra Balls. Another difference from the original peripheral is theconnectivity between Pokemon GO Plus+ and Pokemon Sleep, which gives access to a special search that lets trainers find an adorable Snorlax wearing a sleeping hat.
Pokemon GOplayers continue to call for changes to how Galarian Birds work. Niantic has yet to address this feedback, and the trio remains one ofPokemon GO’s rarest encounters, often resulting in reports of all kinds. Recently, aPokemon GOplayer got a nundo Galarian Zapdos, which is as rare as getting a regular Galarian Zapdos. Previously, the Legendary Pokemon was the protagonist of another amusing story, where the trainer was lucky and got their Galarian Zapdos using just a normal Poke Ball instead of the Master Ball.
