New Shiny Release










Shiny Pokémon Available in Pokémon GO


































































































































































































































































































































































































































FAQ
What are Shiny Pokémon?
A Shiny Pokémon is a Pokémon with a rare, alternative coloration. They are purely cosmetic and offer no advantage in battle. (Although they might fill your opponent with envy.)
In Pokémon GO, only select species of Pokémon have shiny variants at the moment. As time goes on, Niantic will release more of them through events. It should be noted that Niantic doesn’t determine the coloration of these Pokémon. They were algorithmically produced by The Pokémon Company for the handheld games. Shinies were first found in Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Are Shiny Pokémon limited time/only during events?
Will the same Pokémon be Shiny for everyone who encounters it?
What are the chances of catching or encountering a Shiny Pokémon?
I’m having trouble finding Shiny Pokémon. Is there anything I can do to increase my chances?
In Pokémon GO, only select species of Pokémon have shiny variants at the moment. As time goes on, Niantic will release more of them through events. It should be noted that Niantic doesn’t determine the coloration of these Pokémon. They were algorithmically produced by The Pokémon Company for the handheld games. Shinies were first found in Pokémon Gold and Silver.