Niantic to Make Amends After Shiny Glitch in Origin Raid Day

Niantic to Compensate Trainers for Shiny Odds Error During Origin Raid Day

On August 13, 2025, Niantic issued an official update via X (formerly Twitter) addressing a major issue during the Ultra Unlock: Origin Raid Day event. The company confirmed that players affected by incorrect shiny appearance rates for Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia will receive Timed Research as compensation in the coming weeks.

🎁 What’s Included in the Compensation?

The Timed Research will feature guaranteed encounters with Shiny Origin Forme Dialga and/or Palkia, depending on how many Raid Battles each Trainer completed during the event. Niantic apologized for the error and promised to share more details soon.

🔍 What Went Wrong?

The event was advertised globally as having boosted shiny odds for Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia. However, players in Japan quickly noticed that the shiny rates appeared unchanged. Crowdsourced data confirmed their suspicions, showing shiny odds for Origin Dialga hovering around 3.5%, which aligns with standard rates—not the expected boost.

To make matters worse, the in-game event panel in Japan made no mention of increased shiny odds, further suggesting that the bonus may never have been properly activated.

📣 Niantic’s Response

Niantic acknowledged the issue shortly after reports spread across social media and community forums. A Helpshift support article was published, confirming that compensation would be issued, though it lacked specific details at the time.

Despite the announcement, community sentiment remains low. Many players expressed frustration over recurring technical issues and inconsistent communication from Niantic, especially during high-profile events.

🧭 What’s Next?

Niantic has promised to release more information about the Timed Research soon. Trainers are advised to keep an eye on official channels and ensure their game accounts are eligible for the compensation.

💬 Community Tip: If you participated in the Origin Raid Day and suspect you were affected, make sure your game is updated and check your inbox for Timed Research notifications in the coming weeks.