And that’s it. I don’t even go out to do daily raids unless they happen to be convenient or there’s a more pressing reason to go out. It’s just not worth the hassle to me anymore. I’m playing a game, and should be having fun.
Spending tons of money to chase an RNG roll is generally the definition of gambling. I’d be weary if I was doing that very often and then getting upset about it.
Not trying to tell you how to live your own life or spend money, but I think it’s something worth thinking about.
Since mostly playing F2P outside of big event tickets, I’ve had way more fun than chasing hundreds of raids all over the city. I think it’s worth a try to step back and see if it changes anything for you.
MarcusTheGreat
F*cken Hell
Flyers808
It happens bro, I caught 1 shiny Rayquaza out of 102 encounters. Hopefully you can get one before the event ends.
smd9788
Omg I’m sorry. I have 5 from 15 encounters 😳
Jfuertez1
It took me 82 encounters for my shiny.
Arma_69
You’re in to deep just keep going at this point
Omnizoom
As someone who has gone very long streaks without a shiny several times, I feel your pain
DonnieTrump420
I got one on my 3rd 🙂
RyomaLobster
I did 7 raids and didn’t get any shinies or Hundo
mikefd3s
I maxed out the gengar mega energy trying to get a shiny. My cousin got one on his 7th mega raid lol
GardenSquid1
I was shiny hunting Darkrai and then I got a hundo. Gave up at that point. RNGesus had already blessed me and I wasn’t going to risk asking for more.
GameAndCreate
My sister got a shiny one one her one and only raid attempt… I’m still salty
moonbro16
Geez that sucks, I’m just thankful my first one was shiny
Alfredwondo
Took me 101 before I got mine. 94 I got a hundo which was nice but considering I couldn’t trade for one of the 7 shinies my raid buddy had gotten I was quite annoyed lol
WolverineRelevant280
Whenever there’s a legendary that I don’t want the shiny one of I’ll get two or three of them. But if it’s one that I like there’s no chance I’m gonna catch one. I’ll just have to trade for it if possible.
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Lasercanoe
Dawg I gave up at 38, you’re a trooper
ZDoctorZHG
I’m with you brother… Same situation here
iAmMattG
1/20 shiny odds and you’ve seen 87? I’m not a mathematician but it sounds like your luck on this guy stinks!
BobcatsOnBooze
I’m at 47 without one, my wife has 3 out of 7 raids.
Blackbeerdo
I got one but transferred it accidentally because it was a low 3 star. Muscle memory is a bitch sometimes
Thekdunne
Got a shiny on my first encounter lol
Textus_nub
Uhh have you tried just getting better at the game??
AdamTheAdam32
99% of pokemon go raiders stop right before they get a shiny
nufimamar
F2P player here. 4 Raids, 1 shiny
ZeligD
I feel you. 120 Litwick no shiny, 150 pumpkaboo no shiny, 233 misdrevous no shiny.
Can only imagine the struggle of that many encounters let alone raids
sadpigeonarmy
What… I got a shiny on the first raid and same with Guzzlord.. am I just super lucky
AstroNot87
Ok cool, I’m not alone
DisabledFatChik
What’s more impressive is that you caught 73 of them. My friend hasn’t caught any and he’s done a ton with all excellent throws and golden berries😭
Hisokaskneecap
I don’t get to flex a lot since I am still low-level but here’s my turn – encountered 1 Darkrai, it’s shiny✨
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RNGesus has forsaken you. That sucks dude.
Oh man…. I’m so sorry 🙁
Of 87, how many where after the shiny was available?
Honestly, raiding for a shiny is a decent way to lose money, but your money, your time, you do you.
I recommend trying to go down to just doing free passes when it’s fun for you and see how things change for you.
The only time I’ve spent anything on raids since 2019 has been:
* $20 for Hoenn tour as I wanted enough Groudon to either get a hundo or a lucky hundo from a lucky friends trade. Which eventually got me [this](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/374633853119102978/1169639782700294235/Screenshot_20231102-101040.png).
* In person NYC GO Fest with the raid lover addon (+54 raid passes over 3 days).
And that’s it. I don’t even go out to do daily raids unless they happen to be convenient or there’s a more pressing reason to go out. It’s just not worth the hassle to me anymore. I’m playing a game, and should be having fun.
Spending tons of money to chase an RNG roll is generally the definition of gambling. I’d be weary if I was doing that very often and then getting upset about it.
Not trying to tell you how to live your own life or spend money, but I think it’s something worth thinking about.
Since mostly playing F2P outside of big event tickets, I’ve had way more fun than chasing hundreds of raids all over the city. I think it’s worth a try to step back and see if it changes anything for you.
F*cken Hell
It happens bro, I caught 1 shiny Rayquaza out of 102 encounters. Hopefully you can get one before the event ends.
Omg I’m sorry. I have 5 from 15 encounters 😳
It took me 82 encounters for my shiny.
You’re in to deep just keep going at this point
As someone who has gone very long streaks without a shiny several times, I feel your pain
I got one on my 3rd 🙂
I did 7 raids and didn’t get any shinies or Hundo
I maxed out the gengar mega energy trying to get a shiny. My cousin got one on his 7th mega raid lol
I was shiny hunting Darkrai and then I got a hundo. Gave up at that point. RNGesus had already blessed me and I wasn’t going to risk asking for more.
My sister got a shiny one one her one and only raid attempt… I’m still salty
Geez that sucks, I’m just thankful my first one was shiny
Took me 101 before I got mine. 94 I got a hundo which was nice but considering I couldn’t trade for one of the 7 shinies my raid buddy had gotten I was quite annoyed lol
Whenever there’s a legendary that I don’t want the shiny one of I’ll get two or three of them. But if it’s one that I like there’s no chance I’m gonna catch one. I’ll just have to trade for it if possible.
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Dawg I gave up at 38, you’re a trooper
I’m with you brother… Same situation here
1/20 shiny odds and you’ve seen 87? I’m not a mathematician but it sounds like your luck on this guy stinks!
I’m at 47 without one, my wife has 3 out of 7 raids.
I got one but transferred it accidentally because it was a low 3 star. Muscle memory is a bitch sometimes
Got a shiny on my first encounter lol
Uhh have you tried just getting better at the game??
99% of pokemon go raiders stop right before they get a shiny
F2P player here. 4 Raids, 1 shiny
I feel you. 120 Litwick no shiny, 150 pumpkaboo no shiny, 233 misdrevous no shiny.
Can only imagine the struggle of that many encounters let alone raids
What… I got a shiny on the first raid and same with Guzzlord.. am I just super lucky
Ok cool, I’m not alone
What’s more impressive is that you caught 73 of them. My friend hasn’t caught any and he’s done a ton with all excellent throws and golden berries😭
I don’t get to flex a lot since I am still low-level but here’s my turn – encountered 1 Darkrai, it’s shiny✨