Folks were stoked when Gholdengo was revealed as the 1000th Pokemon. Its shiny form was highly anticipated by trainers everywhere. But once it dropped, fans were majorly let down by the subtle change.
The Shiny is Nearly Identical
Gholdengo’s shiny form is stupid similar to its normal version. The only real difference is the lines on its body go from gold to a silvery/bluish shade. Its eyes also get a tad duller in the shiny variant. That’s it though! You really have to squint to notice any change at all.
Fans Expected More
As the 1000th ‘mon, people assumed Gholdengo’s shiny would be special. But it’s so lackluster that fans feel cheated. Other metal colours like rose gold or copper would’ve matched its coin motif way better. The shiny we got stucks hard.
One of the Worst Shinies Ever
Many consider Gholdengo to have one of the worst, most low-effort shinies in all of Pokemon. It’s even crappier than notoriously bad shinies like Garchomp and Gengar. At least those have somewhat noticeable differences.
A Pain to Hunt Down
Since the shiny form is so similar, it’s a major pain to hunt for a shiny Gholdengo. You really gotta analyze each one closely to spot the minor change. It’s just not an exciting shiny to chase after.
Some Like the Subtle Change
A couple fans defend the minor variation, saying some real animals have small natural differences like this. But most trainers wish the shiny stood out way more.
What the Shiny Should’ve Been
Silver, platinum, rose gold, or copper variants would’ve satisfied fans more. Those metal shades would’ve complemented its coin basis while being super apparent.
Conclusion
Despite sky-high expectations, the Gholdengo shiny let down fans with its negligible change. A shiny in another metal color would’ve been way better received. As is, the shiny feels undeserving of the momentous 1000th Pokemon spot.
FAQ
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Conclusion
Gholdengo had big shiny shoes to fill as the milestone 1000th Pokemon. But the negligible change left fans feeling shortchanged. A more drastic metal shade switch would’ve made trainers everywhere happier. Maybe its Mega Evolution will get a better shiny form that satisfies fans’ expectations.
