Players frustrated by faulty Shiny rates in event

A recent event in Pokemon Go has left many players upset due to a mistake regarding Shiny Pokemon. Players spent hours hunting for Shiny Omanyte and Kabuto, believing they had increased chances of finding them. However, it turns out that the promised boost in Shiny encounters was not activated during the event. The Catch Mastery event took place on March 16, 2025. It was a ten-hour event where players hoped to catch these rare variants. On the official site, the event was advertised with special chances to find Shiny Omanyte and Kabuto. Yet, Niantic, the game's developer, later admitted that the Shiny rates were not increased as they should have been. Many players were frustrated and took to social media to express their anger. One player said they caught around 800 Pokemon without finding any Shiny. Others highlighted the effort they put in, only to feel cheated by the error. Some complained about the heat while playing, adding to their frustration. Even after Niantic claimed to have fixed the issue, some players reported still not finding any Shiny Pokemon. They felt disappointed after investing time into the event without any reward. The incident has sparked a lot of dissatisfaction within the Pokemon Go community.