Pokemon Go: Shiny Scyther Now Available In New Bug Pokemon Event

A new in-game event is now underway in Pokemon Go. Coinciding with the debut of Giratina Origin Forme, Niantic has kicked off the game’s first Bug Out, a week-long event featuring increased Bug Pokemon spawns and other bonuses–including a new Shiny Pokemon.

From now until April 9, Bug-types such as Scyther, Paras, Wurmple, and Yanma will appear in the wild more frequently than normal. Not only that, but players will have their first chance to encounter a Shiny Scyther during the event, and Bug Pokemon like Shuckle and Ninjask will appear as Raid bosses.

In addition to increased Bug Pokemon spawns, Incenses will last twice as long as they normally do during the Bug Out event, and they’ll attract more Pokemon than usual. Players will also be able to obtain special Field Research tasks focusing on Bug Pokemon from Poke Stops. You can read more details about the event on the Pokemon Go website.

Beyond the Bug Out event, Pokemon Go players now have their first chance to capture Giratina in its Origin Forme, the serpentine appearance it takes in Pokemon Platinum. This variant of the Legendary Pokemon will appear in Raid Battles until April 29 and has more offensive stats than its Altered Forme. You can find tips on how to catch Giratina here.

Shortly after the Bug Out event end, Niantic will host Pokemon Go’s next Community Day. This month’s event is scheduled to take place from 3-6 PM local time on Saturday, April 13. During those hours, players will have an easier time finding the rare Dragon Pokemon Bagon. Also happening this month is Niantic’s second annual Earth Day campaign. If enough players participate in their local cleanup events, the developer will add Shiny Diglett to Pokemon Go as a reward.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-shiny-scyther-now-available-in-new-bug-/1100-6465993/