Niantic has confirmed plans to compensate players after a bug affected shiny encounter rates during the recent Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day in Pokémon Go. The issue was first identified in Japan when player reports and collected data indicated that the shiny odds for Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia did not match the advertised increase.

Incident Summary

The event was promoted with boosted shiny rates for the featured Pokémon, but community analysis revealed the odds remained at baseline levels, estimated at around 3.5 percent. Additionally, in the Japanese version of the in-game event panel, there was no mention of increased shiny chances, further raising suspicions of a technical glitch.

Niantic’s Response

After reviewing the reports, Niantic acknowledged the problem through its official support channels. The company confirmed that Trainers affected by the issue will receive a compensation package. Full details of the compensation are expected to be announced soon.

Next Steps

Niantic has updated its Help shift support page with information about the bug and has stated that further updates will be provided. Players are encouraged to follow Pokémon GO’s official communication platforms for announcements regarding the exact form of compensation.

About the Event

The Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day took place on  August 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arabian Gulf Time (covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman). The event featured Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia in raids along with special bonuses such as an increased Remote Raid Pass limit, multiple free Raid Passes from Gyms, enhanced XP from raids, and a higher chance of Rare Candy XL for Trainers level 31 and above. An optional event ticket also offered additional in-game rewards.