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New Pokémon Duplication Method Unveiled, Players Cautioned

10/26/2025

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The Shiny duplication method for Pokémon Legends: Z-A emerged within just over a week of release.
The game allows Shiny Pokémon to remain in the wild, making them easier to find.
YouTuber AustinJohnPlays posted an eight-step process to duplicate Shinies by luring Shiny away from the spawn point.
The method respawns the Shiny while keeping the original active.
Players concerned about save files should wait for further testing.

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Story summary

The Shiny duplication method for Pokémon Legends: Z-A emerged within just over a week of release.
The game allows Shiny Pokémon to remain in the wild, making them easier to find.
YouTuber AustinJohnPlays posted an eight-step process to duplicate Shinies by luring Shiny away from the spawn point.
The method respawns the Shiny while keeping the original active.
Players concerned about save files should wait for further testing.