In celebration of Golden Week, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will hold a special Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak event. From April 29 to May 7, trainers will experience enhanced odds of encountering Shiny versions of various Pokémon, including Gimmighoul, Wiglett, Growlithe, and Swablu. During this event, players will have more than a week to engage with waves of Pokémon that offer increased chances of being Shiny.
Gimmighoul, known as the Coin Chest Pokémon, can be found in unique locations throughout the game, frequently hidden within chests adorned with coins. This Ghost-type Pokémon is not only rare but also crucial for evolving into Gholdengo when trainers collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins. The Golden Week event will coincide with Japan’s public holidays, providing an exciting opportunity for players to hunt for Shiny variants.
Starting on April 29 at 8:00 PM Eastern, trainers can look forward to Mass Outbreaks featuring Wiglett, Growlithe, and Swablu in different regions, each with shiny golden counterparts. In addition to enhanced Shiny rates, Chest Form Gimmighoul will appear in Tera Raid dens throughout Paldea, ranging from one-star to five-star difficulty. Players can expect varied Tera types within these raids, and the chance of encountering Shiny Gimmighoul will be notably high.
With five-star Gimmighoul raids capped at level 75, teams made up of level 100 Pokémon can easily tackle these challenges. To improve their chances even further, players can prepare a Shiny Sandwich with the Sparkling Power buff during the event. This Golden Week event serves as an excellent opportunity for trainers to hunt for Shiny Pokémon before the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in the months ahead.