The 'Wazap Giorno' Myth Becomes Reality: Shiny Volcanion Finally Officially Released

In the popular Pokémon series, it has been revealed that the "Shiny Volcanion"—long considered a "phantom existence"—is finally obtainable through official means. This special gift is being distributed via the smartphone version of Pokémon HOME as a reward for completing specific "Soft Pokédexes" added in anticipation of the upcoming title, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

The requirements for obtaining it involve completing three specific Pokédexes within the app: the "Lumiose Pokédex," the "Extradimensional Pokédex," and the "Mega Evolution Pokédex." While this marks the first legitimate opportunity to add a Shiny Volcanion to one's collection in the main series, social media has been flooded with voices of shock and exhaustion, particularly regarding the extreme difficulty of completing the "Extradimensional Pokédex," with users calling the task "insane" and "painful."

Following the announcement, internet users were quick to recall the "Wazap Giorno" meme, a famous piece of Japanese internet culture that originated from a fake "how-to" guide posted on the game tip site Wazap!. Because the original fake post included aggressive phrases like "I'm suing you for fraud and property damage," and the actual Shiny Volcanion happens to be a brilliant "gold," the community is in an uproar. Comments such as "It's even funnier because it's Giorno-colored" and "The lie has finally become the truth" have trended widely.

Once a symbol of illegal hacking and urban legends, the Shiny Volcanion has finally stepped into the light. Trainers are now beginning to appear with the "resolve" necessary to overcome the grueling task of completing the Pokédex and claim that golden glow for themselves.

The context

Volcanion is a Mythical Pokémon first introduced in the Pokémon X and Y era. Until now, its "Shiny" (alternate color) version was never officially released, meaning any Shiny Volcanion seen in the games was historically the result of save editing or hacking. In Japan, this led to the "Wazap Giorno" meme: a user on the site Wazap! posted a fake method to get the Pokémon, and a victim's angry, over-the-top response became a famous "copypasta." This response was later dubbed by fans to sound like Giorno Giovanna from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The fact that the official Shiny Volcanion is gold—matching Giorno's aesthetic—has made this a legendary moment for the Japanese Pokémon community.