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Some Pokemon GO players miss the chance to get Shiny Celebi

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  • Pokémon GO is preventing some long-time players from obtaining shiny Celebi in the “Whispers in the Woods” quest.
  • Players who completed the Distracted by Something Shiny Special Research in 2020 will not be able to purchase the $5 ticket for the Whispers in the Woods Masterwork Research story.
  • Although they are not eligible for Shiny Celebi, these players will receive other bonuses during the event, such as double the duration of Incense and Lucky Eggs.



Pokémon GO blocks certain long-time players from claiming the Shiny Celebi, which is unlocked after completing the limited-time quest “Whispers in the Woods.” The Shiny Celebi quest is currently available in Pokémon GO as part of a new event.

On the occasion of the 8th anniversary Pokémon GO is hosting a commemorative event that is bringing a ton of new content to the game. New bonuses, raids, quests, and more will be available to players until July 3 at 8 p.m. local time. While many players have no trouble participating in the event and collecting the rewards, there are some who have found that they are unable to obtain a unique Celebi, a reward that was first available a few years ago.


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Pokémon GO Players who completed the Special Research story “Distracted by Something Shiny” in 2020 are not eligible to purchase the $5 ticket for the Masterwork Research story “Whispers in the Woods.” As Kotaku notes, the purchase option is grayed out for such players. Since both quests reward the player with a shiny Celebi, it may make sense to prevent those who have already acquired the special Pokémon from claiming it again. However, “Whispers in the Woods” is a long-term quest and promises tons of other items, including Ultra Balls, Super Incubators, Rare Candies, and more—things that would otherwise cost far more than $5. With that in mind, developer Niantic’s decision to withhold the new Masterwork Research story from these players may seem like a daunting move.


Pokemon GO players who are not eligible for the Shiny Celebi Quest will receive other bonuses


While these players will not be able to re-participate in the hunt for a specific version of the time-traveling Celebi, there are some other rewards that the game has set aside for them as well. Those who participated in the Distracted by Something Shiny quest will receive double the effective duration of Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, and Lucky Egg duration for the duration of the event. This bonus applies regardless of whether the player has previously completed the quest or not. While these rewards are also useful, they may seem like unfair compensation compared to what the game takes away from certain players. Pokémon GO veterans and has a great chance to upset some of them.

Another decision concerning Pokémon GONiantic’s Meteorite giveaway was recently criticized for forcing players to perform certain actions. Niantic may be criticized again for its handling of the Shiny Celebi quest. Hopefully, consistent player feedback will help the developer better understand the likes and dislikes of the AR game community in the future.


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