Pokémon Silver’smascot Legendary,Lugia, left Five-Star raids after a solid couple of weeks and was replaced by none other than the Lake Trio of Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit.The Lake Guardians have been around a few times over the last year, most recently duringPokémon GOFest; however, this appearance is a little different.Related:How To Beat Gardevoir In Pokémon GO - Raid Guide, Weaknesses, & CountersFor the first time since they debuted back in 2019, the Pokémon can be found in their Shiny forms, making them much more valuable. So, for those looking to snag The Lake Guardians, here’s how to catch the Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit, and potentially their shiny variants. If you are reading this guide after The Lake Guardians have left the Five-Star raids, then do not worry, as there are alternative methods for catching them, not to mention that they may cycle back into available raids again in the future.
Updated by Nathan Round on October 31st, 2022:The Shiny Lake Trio may occasionally return as Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO, so it is important that this guide is kept up-to-date. We have updated the contents and images of this article while also providing informative and relevant links.
What Do Shiny Uxie, Azelf, And Mesprit Look Like?
Unfortunately for shiny collectors, the Lake Trio and their Shiny Forms aren’t anything to write home about. Effectively, their bodies change from a light blue color to a pale yellow one, with the colors on the top of their heads getting a little bolder. Other than that, not a lot changed.
The Odds Of Getting One Of The Shiny Lake Trio In Pokémon GO
As with most Legendary Shiny Pokémon, the odds of getting one of the Lake Trio Shiny seem to be increased. Rather than the usual 1/500 players would find with normal Pokémon, players can expect Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit to have a shiny rate of around 1/20-1/25.
How To Catch The Shiny Lake Trio In Pokémon GO
One of the main things you need to remember about the lake trio is the fact that each one is specific to a region. With their last appearance, Azelf was located in the Americas/Greenland, Mesprit in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India, and Uxie in the Asia/Pacific region.
All three of these Pokémon have been available forFive-Star Raid Battlesin the past and may occasionally return much like other Pokémon Raid Bosses. Of course, much like their last appearance, you’ll only be able to raid the Lake Guardian that’s available in your region - at least in person; however, with handy Remote Raid Passes, you’ll be able to raid the other two in the hopes of getting a Shiny.
There are many channels where you can connect with other trainers who are willing to invite you to remote raids, including Discord, Twitter, and my personal choice,this Subreddit.
GO Battle League:
As part of the GO Battle League now, players earn a guaranteed encounter with a Legendary Pokémon the first time they hit level 20 and pick up three wins. Once Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit are back in raids, they will become the level 20 reward, thus providing a guaranteed shot at getting one of the Shiny Lake Trio. Just be aware that you will only encounter the Legendary that’s available in your region.
This one may require a little luck, as you’ll need to find somebody who has either caught duplicate Shiny Lake Guardians or is just willing to trade their single one. You best hope that you have something great in return!
In The Wild:
This is definitely the least likely way of finding Uxie, Azelf, or Mesprit in their Shiny Form, but the Trio can be encountered in the wild. They have been ever since they were released in the game, however, have Unown levels of scarcity, so the chances of finding a wild one, let alone a Shiny wild one, are almost nonexistent.
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