Pokémon HOME Launches Shiny Manaphy and Enamorus Distribution Event for Completionist Trainers

Pokémon HOME's Latest Distribution Event Delivers Shiny Manaphy and Debut Shiny Enamorus to Dedicated Players Pokémon HOME is hosting a special distribution event, offering Pokémon trainers the chance to obtain extremely rare shiny forms of Manaphy and Enamorus.

This limited-time event rewards players who have completed specific Pokédex milestones in the Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, further showcasing the strong integration between the Pokémon franchise's games and the popular cloud-based storage and trading service. The details of this distribution were officially shared by Pokémon HOME, and further highlighted by Serebii's Joe Merrick, who noted unique characteristics of the rewards.

According to Merrick, players who have finished the Sinnoh Pokédex in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl can now redeem a coveted Shiny Manaphy through the Pokémon HOME app.

Additionally, those who have completed the Hisui Pokédex in Pokémon Legends: Arceus will receive a Shiny Enamorus, marking the very first time this Legendary Pokémon is available in a shiny variant. Both distributions come with notable features.

The Shiny Enamorus arrives labeled as caught in Legends: Arceus, yet is delivered in a Cherish Ball—an item not natively obtainable in the Legends: Arceus game itself.

This subtle but significant detail has generated discussion within the Pokémon community about distribution methods. For longtime Pokédex collectors, these shiny distributions represent a significant milestone.

Previously, Shiny Manaphy could only be acquired through a complex process in the Pokémon Ranger spin-off series, and there was no direct method to ensure a shiny version during transfer.

Players were limited to one Manaphy per game and had to reset repeatedly for a chance at the alternate color variant.

Until this event, a shiny Enamorus was completely unavailable, making this the first legitimate opportunity for fans to add the rare variant to their collections. The event underlines a busy period in the Pokémon gaming world.

Alongside the new Pokémon HOME distribution, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app is rolling out major new features, including the long-anticipated Trading mechanic and the upcoming 'Space-Time Smackdown' expansion on January 30.

With Pokémon Day fast approaching in February and the likelihood of fresh announcements at the annual Pokémon Presents showcase, the franchise continues to deliver new content and incentives for its global fanbase. Pokémon HOME remains a critical platform for trainers on Nintendo Switch, connecting titles and providing new avenues for collecting, trading, and showcasing achievements.

For anyone who has achieved 100% completion on the Sinnoh or Hisui Pokédex, now is the optimal time to log into Pokémon HOME and claim these rare shiny Pokémon before the event concludes.

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