How to Easily Get a Shiny Gible in Pokémon Legends A: The Complete Guide

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If you've ever tried to hunt for a shiny Gible in Pokemon Legends A, you know it can be a challenging process. The wild Gible spawns are notoriously rare, and hunting for this elusive Pokemon in Wild Zone 8 has frustrated many trainers. But don't worry—thanks to a recent update, getting your hands on a shiny Gible has become much easier! In this guide, we'll walk you through the most efficient method for shiny hunting this adorable dragon, with tips for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 players.

Understanding the Shiny Hunt Challenge

Before the update, finding a shiny Gible was no easy feat. Wild Gible had a very low spawn rate, and the challenge was compounded by the fact that you often ended up with other shiny Pokemon like Drillbur and Numel. Gible would appear so rarely in the dirt mounds of Wild Zone 8 that it was enough to make any trainer frustrated.

But the recent 1.0.3 update has changed the game. Now, no matter which version of the Switch you're using, you can use a simple and reliable method to set yourself up for shiny success. In fact, you could catch your shiny Gible in under 30 minutes if you're lucky, or a little longer if you're still working on acquiring the shiny charm.

Getting Ready for the Hunt: Initial Setup

To get started, you need to make sure that you're working with a fresh day cycle. Simply head to any bench in Lumios and cycle a new day. The full 16-minute day-night cycle is crucial—interruptions in the cycle can cause the process to fail, so it's best to start a new day without any time changes.

Once you've set your new day, head directly to Wild Zone 8. This is where the magic happens. You're looking for three specific dirt mounds to start the hunt.

Preparing the Area: Removing Overworld Spawns

When you arrive at Wild Zone 8, you'll notice that there are several dirt mounds scattered around. The goal is to get three active holes (dirt mounds) in the area. You may need to clear out the overworld spawns around the area to make it easier to spot the right holes.

If you don't see three dirt mounds when you arrive, it's okay—simply knock out the Pokemon in the area and wait for the spawns to reset. You'll eventually get the three holes needed to continue the hunt. Once the three dirt mounds are in place, you're ready to start moving your Pokemon into position.

Setting Up the Shiny Hunt: Moving Drillbur

Now, here's where the real work begins. The trick to making shiny Gible hunting easier is to use Drillbur to create six dirt mounds instead of just three. This method, originally discovered by Papa Hefe, has since been refined to work on both Switch 1 and Switch 2.

You will need to move three Drillbur Pokemon to the entrance of Wild Zone 8. By doing this, you're creating six available dirt mounds, which increases your chances of finding a shiny Gible.

Take your time when moving the Drillbur—be sure to drag them to the Wild Zone gates. You'll need to move them one at a time, as they can be spread out across the zone. Once you've moved the three Drillbur into position, save your game and reboot the system to lock in their new positions.

The Final Setup: Ensuring Three Gible Spawns

Once you've completed the setup, the next step is to make sure that three Gible will spawn in these newly created holes. After rebooting, travel back to the Wild Zone entrance, and you should now see six dirt mounds. Three of them should contain Gible!

If you're lucky, all three holes will have a Gible waiting for you, but if not, don't worry—just keep resetting until you get a full set of three Gible. This method can be repeated as many times as you need.

Fast Traveling and Shiny Hunting

The key to this method is fast traveling between the entrance and the Wild Zone. Each time you fast travel, the Pokemon in the holes will despawn and respawn, giving you the opportunity to catch a shiny Gible.

If you're using the shiny charm, your odds will be 1 in 1,024. Without it, the base odds are 1 in 4,096, but either way, you'll have a much better chance of getting a shiny Gible using this method than by relying on random spawns.

Why This Method Works

This setup works because it guarantees that you'll have multiple Gible available at all times, which vastly increases your chances of finding a shiny version. Even if you're unlucky, it only takes a few minutes to reset and try again. Plus, thanks to the low spawn rate of Gible, using this method ensures that you'll have better odds than traditional shiny hunting methods.

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