Pokemon GO Player Stumbles Upon Ultra-Rare Shiny Gastly!

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Catching a shiny Gastly with the lowest possible stats in Pokemon GO is extremely rare, but one player managed to do it.

During the current Halloween event in Pokemon GO, the spawn rate of Gastly is significantly higher, creating a prime opportunity to capture a shiny "0%" Gastly. Recently, a skilled player accomplished this extraordinary feat, as capturing a shiny Gastly with IVs at 0% is considered extremely unlikely in the augmented reality mobile game. Pokemon GO encourages players to complete their Pokedex by capturing a wide range of Pokemon; however, certain Pokemon in the game are more elusive than others, much like in the traditional Pokemon games.

Pokemon GO is home to a diverse collection of rare Pokemon. Among them are region-exclusive creatures, found only in specific parts of the world, as well as Legendary Pokemon that can only be captured through raids. The most coveted of all are the shinies, which boast unique color schemes. Even rarer are the "shundo" Pokemon, shining examples with perfect stats. However, surpassing even these rarities are the shiny Pokemon with the lowest possible stats for their species, affectionately known as "nundos" by the Pokemon GO community. Discovering a Pokemon with such minimal stats is a truly extraordinary occurrence, and when combined with the already elusive nature of shiny Pokemon, it is no wonder that capturing these shiny nundos is an arduous endeavor. Against all odds, one tenacious Pokemon GO player successfully caught a shiny nundo Gastly. In a post on Reddit, user Promisedtoleave shared their stroke of luck, garnering over 1,000 upvotes and counting.

Gastly is abundant in Pokemon GO right now due to the ongoing Halloween festivities. Every October, Pokemon GO increases the spawn rate of Ghost-type Pokemon, making it easier to catch Gastly and find a shiny Gastly. The annual Pokemon GO Halloween events are the best time for players to find a shiny nundo Gastly, although the chances are still very low. Players looking to replicate this achievement should catch as many Gastly as possible during the event, which is expected to last until the end of October. While shiny nundo Pokemon may not be strong for battles, their rarity still makes them sought after by some players. According to comments on Reddit, there have been very few confirmed shiny nundos captured compared to shundo Pokemon. Players should hold onto any shiny nundo they come across during their adventures.

Pokemon GO is out now for iOS and Android mobile devices.