A Pokemon GO enthusiast recently shared an amusing experience filled with an unexpected twist while playing the mobile game. The player found themselves overwhelmed by an overabundance of what appeared to be Shiny Primal Groudon spawns, completely covering the map and engulfing them. This sort of spontaneous and humorous event often brings joy and laughter to the Pokemon GO community, where players are always on the hunt for opportunities to showcase their skills as trainers.
Released by Niantic in 2016, Pokemon GO utilizes augmented reality and integrates the player’s GPS to provide an immersive experience of catching, training, and battling virtual Pokemon. Launching with about 150 creatures, it continues to be a beloved pastime for Pokemon fans well into 2025. The game, now in its 18th season called ‘Might and Mastery,’ also introduced new Pokemon like Nickit and Thievul just in time for the eagerly anticipated Deep Depths event.
The tale emerged from a Reddit post by user dgmiller70, who shared a screenshot on the Pokemon GO subreddit. The image depicted their avatar surrounded by what seemed to be an endless sea of Groudon. While catching the elusive Shiny Primal Groudon typically requires patience, this particular instance made it look deceptively straightforward. Yet, seasoned players would know this was a classic case of Zorua’s mischief, as it mimics the buddy Pokemon of players, turning the map into a swarm of disguised Zorua posing as Shiny Primal Groudon.
As Pokemon GO players recently marked the Beloved Buddies event, many took to Reddit to share which Pokemon became their Zorua-doppelgangers. Some found themselves encircled by Sylveon, while others were greeted by Santa Hat Pikachu and the impressive Corviknight. Given Zorua’s penchant for disguise, one insightful Reddit user suggested choosing a smaller buddy Pokemon, such as Magikarp, to minimize confusion during Zorua minutes. Another clever player devised a strategy to set Zorua as a buddy, as this helps quickly spot a Shiny Zorua in a crowd of impostors.
Looking forward to March 2025, Pokemon GO enthusiasts have plenty of exciting events lined up. The Tier 5 Raids promise thrilling encounters with the mighty Legendary birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Themes like Mega Raids, Shadow Raids, and Max Battles will be featured throughout the month, spotlighting Pokemon such as Pinsir, Shadow Regice, Machop, and Charmander. Not to be missed are the much-anticipated Max Mondays and Spotlight Hours, providing a perfect opportunity for players to enhance their Pokemon collections and enjoy the ever-evolving adventure that is Pokemon GO.
