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Can Luvdisc Be Shiny In Pokémon GO – Limited Research Day

With the Luvdisc Limited Research Day rolling out globally, Trainers wonder if they could encounter a Shiny Luvdisc in Pokémon GO.
Can Luvdisc Be Shiny In Pokémon GO – Limited Research Day

Love is certainly in the air as Trainers share and spread the love with their Buddy Pokémon and friends. By sending Gifts, stickers, or trading Pokémon, make the most of your time spent with your Pokémon and earn some Hearts along the way.

The Luvdisc Limited Research Day is available to Trainers with new Field Research tasks to claim and encounter Luvdisc, but will there be a Shiny Luvdisc? We explore if a Shiny Luvdisc for the Luvdisc Limited Research Day is available in Pokémon GO.

Is There A Shiny Luvdisc In Pokémon GO?

As the Valentine's Day event promises to grant every Trainer's heart's desire, you are guaranteed to encounter a Shiny Luvdisc when completing the event-themed Field Research tasks. Likewise, with the Luvdisc Limited Research Day rolling out globally, they can encounter a Shiny Luvdisc as a reward encounter when they've finished the event's Field Research tasks.

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Don't forget to claim the Field Research tasks by spinning the Photo Discs at PokéStops. (Picture: Niantic / The Pokémon Company)

As such, these Field Research tasks are available for the Luvdisc Limited Research Day, starting 11th February 2023 between 2 pm and 5 pm local time. You'll need to spin the Photo Discs at Gyms to collect the Research tasks and complete them to be awarded encounters with Luvdisc or Shiny Luvdisc.

As this limited-time event is happening alongside the Valentine's Day event, the event bonuses may be applicable for the duration of the Luvdisc Limited Research Day. The Valentine's Day event bonuses are double Stardust when unwrapping Gfts, and Lure Modules will be active for two hours during the event.

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Completing Field Research tasks to possibly encounter a Shiny Luvdisc during its Limited Research Day event. (Picture: Niantic / The Pokémon Company)

Once you've completed the Field Research tasks, you'll earn encounters with Luvdisc or Shiny Luvdisc, so you'll need to prepare to catch it successfully. It's important to note that should you catch Luvdisc, you can earn Candy; however, it doesn't have an evolution family meaning you can't evolve this Pokémon.

Nevertheless, check your Item Bag to ensure you have enough Poké Balls to use and utilize various Throws, which can assist in progressing with the Field Research tasks for the Luvdisc Limited Research Day. Lastly, don't forget to have plenty of Razz Berries (to prevent Luvdisc from escaping the Poké Ball), Nanab Berries (slows down its movement), and Pinap Berries (double the Candy received when catching), which can be given to Luvdisc to increase your chances of catching it.