Shaymin's special effect in Pokémon Go attracts players
A Pokémon Go player has revealed a secret about a legendary Pokémon that can only be seen when you designate it as a friend.
Players don't have to travel the world alone in Pokémon Go, as it's possible to unleash Pokémon like Buddy. If you feed Pokémon Berries or Poffins, they can leave the Poké Ball and remain in the real world for a limited time.
The buddy system may seem useless at first, but there is a tangible benefit to using it. If you take your friend for a walk, they can win Candy or XL Candy. Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution can also gain Mega Energy.
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Most Pokémon will be roaming around the real world when released as Buddy, but some have special animations that play when they are released. This animation can easily be missed since there are so many Pokémon in the game, and many players ignore the Buddy system when it's not part of a quest.
Shimin leaves a trail of flowers in Pokémon Go when he's your friend
A Pokémon Go Reddit user revealed that Shaymin will leave a trail of flowers in the real world when taken for a walk as Buddy. It turns out that other Pokémon possess similar traits when used as a friend, as explained in the thread.
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“Raquaza flies very high. You can't see it unless you point the camera up.”One user wrote, while another said: “Mythical birds do this too. All you really see when you zoom in is their shadow flying around you. A very cool effect, to be honest.”
Shaymin isn't the only Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go with unique traits like Buddy; As one user said, “People who got the original Meloetta from Go Fest get a different background music when set as Buddy”.
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The most frustrating aspect of Shimen's unique attributes is their rarity. Shaymin can be difficult to obtain in Pokémon Go, as it is limited to specific events. This means that most players will not have the opportunity to see the flower generation procession.
The fact that Shaymin has such a nice ability is a nice little touch, and it's a shame that so many players can easily miss out on this ability. Most Pokémon released from Poké Balls won't do much other than wander around the map, but Shaymin can bring a little color to Pokémon Go.
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