Encountering every Pokémon in Pokémon Go isn’t as straightforward as stumbling upon them in the wild. Some require a more unique approach, like White-Striped Basculin, which can be quite elusive to find.
Locating White-Striped Basculin hinges not just on a specific method, but also on a special event—the Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh. Initially, you can capture it during the Los Angeles event from Feb. 17 to 18, followed by the Global event from Feb. 24 to 25, enabling everyone to add it to their collection. Here’s the scoop on catching a White-Striped Basculin in Pokémon Go.
Where to find a White-Striped Basculin
White-Striped Basculin debuts during the Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh event, initially in Los Angeles and later globally. To encounter it, you must complete a Route and keep an eye out as you traverse. It may take several attempts before one appears.
In Pokémon Go, a Route is a designated path you must follow. You can initiate a Route by navigating to the Nearby Pokémon option on the bottom right of your screen, under Today View. Within the Routes section, you can identify nearby routes. These typically commence at a PokéStop, showcasing the start and end points and the distance between them. However, it doesn’t estimate how long the walk might take. Upon reaching the starting point, the Route activates, presenting an opportunity for White-Striped Basculin to spawn.
Keeping your phone active during the entire route is advisable to spot every Pokémon that appears along your journey. This is crucial for encountering White-Striped Basculin and potentially encountering a Shiny variant if luck is on your side.
During the Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh event, opt for a shorter route to increase your chances of encountering White-Striped Basculin. Other sought-after Pokémon, like Origin Forme Palkia and Origin Forme Dialga in five-star raids, or Rotom through the Ghost in the Machine research, are also available until Feb. 25.
These routes exclusively feature White-Striped Basculin during the Pokémon Go Tour: Sinnoh event. While it’s likely to reappear in the future, Niantic hasn’t disclosed when. I suggest seizing the opportunity during Feb. 24 and 25 by embarking on the nearest route in your area to hunt for White-Striped Basculin. While a Shiny appearance would be fantastic, the odds are challenging.
