In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, released for Nintendo Switch in 2022, shiny Pokemon appear directly in the open world rather than only in random battles, so players need a clear audio cue when one spawns nearby. That cue became a recognisable moment for streamers and clip makers, who reused the short sparkle to signal rare encounters in gameplay videos and reaction edits. Its popularity endures because shiny hunting remains a core part of the game, and the sound instantly tells even non-players that something uncommon has appeared.