Shiny Honedge

Finding a shiny Honedge from a 7-day raid reward box was an incredible surprise that added a new layer of excitement to my Pokémon GO daily routine. Usually, shinies are mostly encountered through raids or special events, so discovering that these reward boxes can also contain shiny Pokémon is a game-changer. In my experience, the 7-day raid rewards are often overlooked for shiny hunting, but this finding means it’s worth consistently completing raids and collecting these boxes. Honedge itself, being a Steel/Ghost type, is a versatile Pokémon with good defensive and offensive stats, making the shiny variant even more desirable for collectors and battlers alike. The exact stats of my shiny Honedge were quite solid (CP 579, HP 71), and the bonus candy and stardust (+3 candy and +100 stardust) made the catch feel rewarding. If you’re aiming to catch a shiny Honedge, I recommend focusing on daily raid participation and being vigilant with your reward boxes – the shiny odds might be low, but the payoff is definitely worth it! Additionally, knowing that these reward boxes can spawn shiny Pokémon encourages me to keep consistent with my daily log-ins and raids, as consistent play directly increases opportunities for shiny encounters. Sharing this tip might help other players enhance their shiny hunting strategies and enjoy the thrill of unexpected rewards during their Pokémon GO journey.