Pokémon GO Fans are in luck, as it has been revealed that one of the game’s most beloved pocket monsters, Corsola, will receive a Shiny variant, along with an Okinawa Shirt Pikachu tee. In addition to being a fan favorite among gamers, Corsola is also one of the rarest Pokémon in the mobile game. The Water / Rock-type Pokémon was first introduced into franchise canon in Generation II, before coming to Niantic. Pokémon GO in 2017. The capture of Corsola in Pokémon GO It can be tricky thanks to its region-specific spawning, and is only available in tropical areas of the world.
Corsola is just one of many Pokémon in the game that are region-specific. Several countries and areas around the world have Pokémon that can only be caught there, including Farfetch’d (available in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong) and Tropius (found in Africa and the Middle East). Weather Pokémon GO Corsola is quite a rare catch on its own, its next Shiny variant is sure to be in even greater demand.
The Shiny Corsola news comes directly from the game’s developer, Niantic. In a blog post on PokemonGoLive (via The player), the company revealed the new Shiny Pokémon variant and confirmed how players can add it to their Pokédex. According to the developer, Shiny Corsola is one of the two upcoming special edition Pokémon, presented for the Air Adventures promotion in collaboration with the Skymark airline company. The Japanese event aims to create memorable travel experiences, giving players a chance to catch a Shiny Corsola and an Okinawa Shirt Pikachu. Both new additions will be available starting July 22, with the possibility of a Shiny Corsola appearing in any region where its regular form can be found. Okinawa Shirt Pikachu will be available from the same date, but can only be captured in Okinawa, Japan, making this Pikachu one of the rarest in the game. While Shiny Corsola will be available permanently, Okinawa Shirt Pikachu will only be available for a vague period of «more than a year. «