Phase 3 for Shiny Tapu Koko

Hey fellow trainers! So, you're looking to add the stunning Shiny Lycanroc Midnight Form to your Pokémon Sword or Shield team? Trust me, it's totally worth the hunt! I spent ages trying to get mine, and the dark blue fur with those white accents is just *chef's kiss*. First things first, to get a Midnight Form Lycanroc, you need to evolve a Rockruff between 7 PM and 7:59 PM in real-world time (or in-game time if you adjust your Switch clock). It needs to be at least level 25. If you're going for the shiny, you have a few main options. Method 1: The Masuda Method (Breeding) This is my go-to for many shinies. You breed two Pokémon from different real-world language games. So, if your game is English, get a Ditto from a Japanese game (or vice-versa). This drastically increases your odds of hatching a shiny Rockruff. You'll spend a lot of time cycling around the Wild Area, hatching eggs. Make sure your lead Pokémon has Flame Body or Magma Armor to speed up the hatching process! I usually grab a Cinderace or a Centiskorch for this. It can feel like forever, but imagine that moment when a dark blue Rockruff finally pops out! Method 2: Wild Encounters & KO Method You can also hunt Rockruff in the wild. You'll find them in areas like Route 3, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, and Watchtower Ruins. The best strategy here is the "KO Method." Battle and faint (or catch) 500 of the same Pokémon species consecutively to boost your shiny odds. The chain doesn't break if you run from non-target Pokémon or if you encounter a different species. Just make sure to keep fighting Rockruff! This method can be a bit more engaging than breeding, as you're actively battling. Keep an eye out for the sparkly animation at the start of battle – that's your sign! The Midnight Form's dark blue color is quite distinct from its normal brown, making it a bit easier to spot than some subtle shinies. Why Midnight Form? Aside from its awesome dark blue and white color scheme, Lycanroc Midnight Form looks incredibly cool in battle. Its aggressive stance and fangs really pop. Plus, it's a fast physical attacker, making it a fun addition to many teams, especially with abilities like Tough Claws or Steadfast. Mine has Tough Claws, and it hits like a truck! The grind can be real, but seeing that beautiful shiny Lycanroc Midnight howl on your screen makes every single encounter, every egg, and every battle worth it. Don't give up, trainers – your dark blue wolf companion is out there waiting!