Phase 1 for Shiny Tapu Fini

Hey everyone! So, my personal quest for a dazzling Shiny Tapu Fini has officially begun in Pokémon Sword and Shield, and I'm already buzzing with excitement (and a little bit of dread for the grind!). If you're also dreaming of adding this beautiful blue-and-purple guardian deity to your shiny collection, let me share some insights and tips I've gathered to help us all on this epic journey. First off, for those who might be wondering, Tapu Fini is one of the Alolan guardian deities, a Water/Fairy type known for its elegant design and formidable battle presence. Its shiny form swaps its usual pink accents for a stunning deep blue, and the purple for a lighter, almost turquoise hue – it's truly gorgeous and a must-have for any shiny collector! The main way to hunt Shiny Tapu Fini in Pokémon Sword and Shield is through Dynamax Adventures in the Crown Tundra DLC. This is a unique method compared to traditional shiny hunting. In Dynamax Adventures, you battle through a series of Max Raid Dens with three other trainers (NPCs or online players) until you reach a legendary Pokémon at the end. The cool thing is, you won't know if the legendary is shiny until after the battle, when you're selecting which Pokémon to keep! This means you have to catch Tapu Fini every single time to check if it's shiny. It also cannot be shiny locked in Dynamax Adventures, so keep trying! Here are my top tips for making your Shiny Tapu Fini hunt a bit smoother: Preparation is Key: Make sure you have plenty of Poké Balls, especially Premier Balls if you want to match your shiny! You'll also want to have a good stock of berries and revives for your adventure team. Team Composition Matters: While you can't control the rental Pokémon you get, understanding type matchups is crucial. Tapu Fini is Water/Fairy, making it weak to Electric and Grass types, and resistant to Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dark. Try to pick rental Pokémon that offer good coverage against the path's Pokémon and ideally have moves super-effective against Tapu Fini for quicker battles. Status conditions like paralysis or sleep can also be incredibly helpful for catching it. Know When to Keep Going: If you don't get the shiny, do not save your game after checking the summary screen. Just soft reset your game (close and reopen the software) and start a new Dynamax Adventure. This allows you to re-roll for the shiny without losing your legendary encounter. This is critical because you can only catch each legendary once per save file if you keep it. If you don't keep it, you can re-encounter it. Patience, Patience, Patience: Shiny hunting in Dynamax Adventures can be a long haul. The shiny odds are 1 in 300 without the Shiny Charm, and 1 in 100 with the Shiny Charm. Even with the charm, it can take dozens, even hundreds, of attempts. Don't get discouraged! Put on some music, watch a show, and enjoy the process. Every run brings you closer to that sparkling beauty. Consider Online Play: Playing with other real players can sometimes lead to more strategic teams and faster runs compared to relying on NPCs, though results may vary! I'm currently grinding through my first few runs, trying to get a feel for the best rental Pokémon and paths. It's definitely a marathon, not a sprint, but the thought of seeing that blue Tapu Fini pop up on my screen keeps me going! What are your favorite tips for Dynamax Adventures shiny hunting? Share them below – we're all in this together! ✨