Shiny hunters are flocking to Pokémon Legends: Arceus in the hopes of obtaining some rare shiny Pokémon for their Pokédex. Currently, the game has 242 different kinds of Pokémon available for players to capture and battle. However, some players are wondering if Unown, a Pokémon known for its mysterious nature and multiple forms, will have a shiny color variant. Although it will be difficult to track down all 28 forms of Unown available in the new Hisui region, there will unfortunately be no shiny form for this beloved Pokémon.
While this news may be difficult for those shiny collectors who had hopes of collecting an entire Pokédex worth of shiny Pokémon, it should be noted that the entire shiny system is a bit different this time around. Instead of needing to hatch eggs or enter a battle with a Pokémon to see if it is shiny, they will instead be visible in the overworld. Players will be able to look for the classic shiny stars that are visible on shinies as well as different color schemes for the Pokémon being shiny hunted. Exited players should also be on the lookout for a sound that will alert them to the presence of a shiny nearby.
As a whole, players and fans of the Pokémon series will enjoy the new way of finding and capturing Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The entire system is revamped to a more action-RPG style of gameplay, and while it is still turn-based combat, it is quite different from previous games. Players can move their character around in combat and throw Pokéballs during encounters, using their movement to obtain the perfect angle for capture. Comparing Pokémon Legends: Arceus to the Pokémon Wild Area in Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield would be the closest approximation. Players are able to walk
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