Phase 1 for Shiny Landorus

Hey everyone! So, my big shiny hunt for Landorus in Pokémon Sword/Shield has officially begun, and I'm super excited (and a little nervous, to be honest!). Landorus is one of those legendary Pokémon that just looks incredible in its shiny form – that vibrant orange and green is such a standout. I've been planning this for a while, ever since I dove deep into the Crown Tundra DLC. If you're also thinking about adding a Shiny Landorus to your collection, here's what I'm focusing on for Phase 1 of my own journey. First off, you need to have access to the Crown Tundra and be able to participate in Dynamax Adventures. That's where you'll find Landorus. The great thing about Dynamax Adventures is that all Pokémon encountered within them have boosted shiny odds compared to regular wild encounters, sitting at 1 in 300 without the Shiny Charm, and a much better 1 in 100 with the Shiny Charm! Of course, I've already made sure to get my Shiny Charm – it's an absolute game-changer for hunts like this. You earn it by completing the entire Galar Pokédex, so if you haven't done that yet, it's definitely step zero! My current strategy for Landorus involves repeatedly running Dynamax Adventures until I encounter it and defeat it. The key here is not to catch it immediately unless it's shiny. You only get one chance to catch each legendary from Dynamax Adventures per save file, but you can re-encounter it in subsequent runs if you don't take it with you. So, I'm focusing on getting to the end, checking if Landorus is shiny on the recap screen, and if not, I simply don't select it to take with me. This allows me to try again and again. It can be a bit grindy, but totally worth it for that flashy orange legend! I've also been doing some preparation for the actual battle. Having a diverse team that can handle various Pokémon types encountered in the adventure path is crucial. I like to bring along Pokémon with status conditions moves, like Sleep Powder or Thunder Wave, to make catching easier once I do find the shiny. While I won't be catching it until it's shiny, having a solid team ensures I can consistently reach Landorus without too much trouble. Don't forget to stock up on different types of Poké Balls too, just in case! You never know which one might feel right for your new shiny friend. This hunt is going to take some patience, I know. It's not a quick process, but the thrill of finally seeing those stars sparkle and the unique color variation pop up on screen is what keeps me going. Every Dynamax Adventure run brings me one step closer. Wish me luck on this Phase 1, and if you have any pro tips for finding Shiny Landorus in Sword/Shield, drop them in the comments below! Happy hunting, trainers!