Pokemon GO Player Gets Super Rare Pokemon Using GO Plus+ Accessory

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A Pokemon GO player has defied the odds and captured a Galarian Zapdos using the Pokemon GO Plus+ accessory. Galarian Birds are some of the most desired creatures by Pokemon GO players. But getting a Galarian Bird isn't easy, with Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres having rare appearances and even less frequent captures.

When Pokemon introduced 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 Birds is a big feat for every Pokemon GO trainer, and one recently managed this most unexpectedly.

Reddit user AussieRustles revealed that they caught a Galarian Zapdos using the Pokemon 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.

Pokemon GO Plus+ is a peripheral announced in 2019 that was only released in 2023 and promises to make life easier for Pokemon GO players 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 the connectivity 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 GO players continue to call for changes to how Galarian