The Chase for Shiny Pokémon
Getting a Shiny Pokémon is a big win for fans. These Pokémon come in special colors and first popped up in Pokémon Gold and Silver. They’re like trophies for players who put in the effort to find them.
Finding Shinies in the Games
In games like Pokémon X and Y, you have a 1 in 4,096 chance of finding a Shiny Pokémon in the wild. But, you can boost those odds. Tools like the Shiny Charm and methods like chain fishing can help.
Pokémon Go has different Shiny rates. During events like Community Days, you’ll see more Shiny Pokémon. Some of these Shinies, you can only get during events by buying passes with real money.
Sometimes, Pokémon Go makes certain Shinies available only for a short time during events. Players join these events hoping to catch these rare Pokémon.
Rare Shinies in Pokémon Go
Mew is super rare. Players could find Shiny Mew in games like Pokémon FireRed after getting a special event ticket. Now, it’s tough to get one.
Shiny Celebi turned from green to pink. Fans of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon might remember this. It’s rare in the games but was available in Pokémon Go for a short time in 2020.
Shiny Jirachi came with a Pokémon Go Tour event you had to buy into. It required catching tons of Pokémon and other tough challenges.
Other Rare Shinies
Costumed Pokémon become rare Shinies if you catch them during events. And Unown, with all its forms, is tough to find Shiny.
Genesect is another Mythical Pokémon that’s rarely seen, including its Shiny form. Lastly, region-exclusive Pokémon occasionally show up outside their usual locations, adding to the challenge of finding their Shiny forms.
In all, catching these Shiny Pokémon requires luck, timing, and a lot of dedication. Keep an eye on events to snag these rare beauties.