Pokemon Tower Defense 1 Shiny and Shadow Pokemon Types
Almost all of the Pokemon you can have in the game have Shiny and Shadow types and as you may imagine, they are significantly rarer than the regular Pokemon that appear in the game.
These special Pokemon are easy to identify thanks to the small sparkles that appear on their images. Also, in the trading lists, Shiny Pokemon have light-blue boxes and there is a star on their names. Shadow Pokemon have darker images and in the trading lists, they have purple boxes.
Shiny Pokemon
Shiny Pokemon are special since they earn experience points at a very fast rate, meaning they gain levels faster and can improve stats ahead of other Pokemon. But aside from that, Shiny Pokemon have an important status for players simply because of their rarity. In combat, they are completely the same as their regular counterparts. Hence, a level 50 Shiny Mew and a level 50 regular Mew will have the same stats.
To get these rare Shiny Pokemon, players of PTD have a variety of options. The most basic method is automatic: wait for a Shiny Pokemon to spawn. The odds are very low, way below 0.01 percent (according to some sources, 1 in 8000). This extremely low chance does happen, and players are alerted with a message that pauses the game until you click the confirmation button. Also, once the Shiny Pokemon appears, the game slows down to x1 speed (if it was sped up) to give players a chance to catch the special Pokemon. A notable point is that Shiny Pokemon will always have a red life bar, even if they are at full health. This means you can catch them the moment they appear on screen.
Apart from waiting for them to spawn, you can also purchase Shiny Pokemon from the trading site. Some are available from the game corner in exchange for casino coins, while others can be bought with real cash via SnD coins. Additionally, you can try your luck at the trading center until you find a good deal for a Shiny Pokemon.
Key points:
- Gain experience points at a faster rate than regular Pokemon.
- Combat stats are identical to their regular counterparts at the same level.
- Extremely low encounter rate (~1 in 6000 chance).
- Game pauses upon their appearance, allowing for immediate interaction.
- Can be obtained through spawns, trading with other players, or purchased with game coins or real money.
Shadow Pokemon
Shadow Pokemon, like the Shiny ones, are also rare and are considered special collectibles by players. They do not get a bonus to experience points gain. Instead, they can learn unique shadow moves. Obtaining Shadow Pokemon can currently be done through three methods: the first is to spend 300,000 casino coins to obtain one of the 70 available shadow types, the second is to use the mystery gift code (which unlocks one of two shadow Pokemon), and lastly, through trading.
Shadow Pokemon are visually distinct with their darker images and purple boxes in trading lists, making them easy to identify. While they may not level up faster like Shiny Pokemon, the unique moves they can learn add a strategic element to battles, providing players with more options and tactics to use during gameplay. Collecting these rare Pokemon can be a rewarding challenge for dedicated players, adding depth and excitement to the game.
Both Shiny and Shadow Pokemon add an extra layer of excitement and challenge to PTD, encouraging players to explore different methods of obtaining these rare creatures and to utilize their unique abilities in battles. Whether through random encounters, trading, or purchasing, the hunt for these special Pokemon adds a significant and enjoyable aspect to the game.
Ways to obtain Shadow Pokemon:
- Purchase from the game corner with casino coins.
- Obtain through mystery gift codes, unlocking specific Shadow Pokemon.
- Trade with other players.