How to Catch and Evolve Shiny Gengar in Pokémon Legends ZA

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Gengar, one of the most iconic Pokémon in the franchise, is even more exciting when you manage to get a shiny version. With its unique ghostly white appearance and mega evolution form, shiny Gengar is a must-have for any serious collector or battler. Here's a detailed guide on how to catch a shiny Gastly, evolve it into Gengar, and unlock its mega form in Pokémon Legends ZA.

How to Get a Shiny Gastly

The journey to a shiny Gengar begins with catching a shiny Gastly. The best place to find Gastly is in Wild Zone 4, which you can access after completing main mission 6. In this area, Gastly spawns near the entrance and can appear at both day and night. If you're lucky, you might encounter an alpha version, which is a stronger variant of Gastly.

Now, the method to get a shiny Gastly isn’t exactly simple—it requires some grinding. The most efficient way to shiny hunt here is by using the fast travel mechanic. By fast traveling to Wild Zone 4 repeatedly, the Pokémon will respawn each time you arrive, giving you a fresh chance at encountering a shiny Gastly. This process works day or night, and the sound of a "ding" will let you know when you've encountered a shiny.

If you're feeling extra lucky, you might even find other shiny Pokémon in the area, like Hone Edge, making the hunt even more rewarding. It may take a few hours depending on your luck, but this is by far the fastest way to get a shiny Gastly.

Evolving Gastly into Gengar

Once you've caught your shiny Gastly, the next step is to evolve it into Haunter. This happens when Gastly reaches level 25, which can be accelerated using XP candies. To get Gengar, however, you'll need to trade your Haunter with another player. After trading, the other player must trade it back to you for it to evolve into Gengar. It’s best to do this with a friend or a trusted player, as trading with strangers—especially for shiny Pokémon—can be risky.

If you’re only after a regular Gengar, you can also obtain one during main mission 20 from a request by the Rust Syndicate. However, hunting for a shiny version through this method is not possible.

Unlocking Mega Gengar

To unlock Gengar's mega evolution, you’ll need the Gengarite. This item becomes available for purchase at the Stone Emporium, located in the southern part of the map, after completing main mission 10. The Gengarite costs 50,000 money, so be sure to have enough in your pocket. Once you have it, give the Gengarite to your Gengar to hold, and you’ll be able to mega evolve it in battle, transforming it into the striking, ghostly white mega shiny Gengar.

Shiny Gengar Hunting Tips

If you're not in a rush to complete your Gengar collection and just want to enjoy the shiny hunt, don’t forget to check your surroundings. While fast traveling and hunting Gastly, you might come across other shiny Pokémon in the area. These moments can be a pleasant surprise and offer you an additional sense of accomplishment during your hunt.

Additionally, if you want to save time and skip the grind, you can always choose to buy shiny Pokémon or buy alpha shiny Pokémon, including shiny Gastly, through platforms like U4GM. However, this method is often more expensive and may not give you the satisfaction of catching and evolving the Pokémon yourself.

Hunting for shiny Gengar in Pokémon Legends ZA can be a rewarding but time-consuming task. Whether you decide to grind it out yourself or opt to buy shiny Pokémon to speed up the process, the experience of catching and evolving a shiny Gengar is a unique thrill. Plus, the mega shiny Gengar is a stunning addition to any trainer’s roster. So, start hunting and enjoy the journey to getting one of the most impressive shiny Pokémon in the game!