Have you noticed a ton of other players around you in Pokemon GO seem to have a lot of Shinies, while you barely even have a couple? If you aren't used to the world of Shiny Hunting, there are a few tips you can use to increase the chances of running into a Shiny while playing the game regularly.
While Shiny odds will always stay the same, except when there are special events, there are methods you can use to more frequently find them or discover them while adventuring around. If you want to add some more Shinies to your roster, like a Shiny Snorlax, here's what you can do.
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Pokemon GO Shiny Odds
Depending on the type of Pokemon, the event being run, or the battle you are currently in, this will completely affect the Shiny odds you will have. Here are all the base Shiny odds in Pokemon GO.
Event/Method | Shiny Odds |
|---|---|
Base Shiny Odds | 1 in 512 |
Shadow Pokemon, Team GO Rocket Grunts | 1 in 256 |
Rare Species (Gible), Mega Raids | 1 in 128 |
Pokemon that don't often spawn in the wild; Shadow Pokemon from Team GO Rocket Leaders | 1 in 64 |
Raid Battles (Legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts, Mythical Pokemon) | 1 in 20 |
GO Fest and Safari Zone | 1 in 128 |
Ticketed Events, Event-boosted 7 km Eggs | 1 in 64 |
Some Limited Research Tasks | 1 in 40 |
Featured Pokemon in Community Days, GO Fest, and Safari Zones; Some ticketed and local events | 1 in 25 |
Some Limited Research Events | 1 in 20 |
Raid Days, Hatch Days, some Limited Research Events | 1 in 10 |
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How to Shiny Hunt in Pokemon GO
In this section, you will find some of the best methods to use for Shiny Hunting. These methods will give you the highest Shiny odds so you can add a large number to your collection.
Legendary Raids & Rocket Leaders
One of the best ways you can hunt for Shinies in Pokemon GO is by taking part in as many Legendary Raids as possible. This method has the highest chances of coming into contact with a Shiny after you defeat the legendary in battle with other players. The more you defeat legendaries in raids, the chances of encountering a Shiny later gradually increase.
The only thing to keep in mind with this method is that you will need to have Remote Raid Passes, which eventually will run out, and you'll need to purchase more. You will also need to make sure there are other players nearby who have the ability to take on the legendary with you in order to win the battle, as this is something that will be incredibly difficult to do alone. However, if you have enough Remote Raid Passes and there's a current Legendary you want to get, then this is one of the best methods to use.
You can also take on any Team GO Rocket Leaders that you find, as these will have significantly increased Shiny odds as well. They can be found at PokeStops with the Team GO symbol instead of the usual blue symbol.
Limited Time Events
Another method you can use, but one that is less consistent, is taking part in a wide variety of events. This includes Community Days, Spotlight Hours, Safari Zones, Go Fest, Research Tasks, Raid Days, and more. These events have significantly increased Shiny odds, so it would be quite a mistake to miss out on the tasks available for these events.
Although events will come and go frequently, they will give you some of the best Shiny odds in the game. In particular, Raid Days will give you a 1 in 10 chance of encountering a Shiny, so make sure to stay up to date on these to get yourself numerous Shinies. To attract more Pokemon to you during these events, we recommend setting up Lures at PokeStops and using Incense to draw Pokemon to your character.
To check current events in Pokemon GO , click the small binocular icon in the bottom right of your screen. This will show you all current limited-time events, daily tasks, and special tasks.
Hatch From Eggs
Another way you can get some Shinies is by hatching some eggs in incubators. There are some Pokemon in the game that can only be found in their Shiny form through eggs, such as Witch Hat Pichu. While using the egg-hatching method has pretty low odds, your Shiny chances can be increased if you are using multiple incubators at once to hatch some eggs. Since you will most likely already be hatching eggs, this method can be a great passive way to get some Shinies.
Check Pokemon Before Catching Them
A tip that you can keep in mind while Shiny Hunting is to make sure you are not trying to catch every Pokemon you come into contact with. Instead, you can click on the Pokemon in front of you, and when you arrive at the catching screen, check its colors to see if it's a Shiny. If not, you can run away from the encounter using the top left icon. This will save your precious Berries and PokeBalls, so you can save them for actual Shinies that appear.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
- Developer(s)
- Niantic , The Pokemon Company
- Genre(s)
- Augmented Reality
