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[[Image:Ethan encounters a Shiny Charizard.PNG|thumb|250px|Ethan encounters a Shiny [[Charizard]].]]
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{{Nihongo|'''Shiny Pokémon'''|ポケモンの光る|Pokémon no Hikaru}} are [[Pokémon]] with a very different type of color than the original colored Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon has been introduced since [[Generation II]] in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version]] which the first shiny Pokémon that was introduced was a [[Gyarados|Red Gyarados]]. Shiny Pokémon have been considered to be one of the rarest Pokémon due to their rare appearance. The term "shiny" is a reference to their difference in color than the original also to their sparkling animation and sound effect when the battle starts. The term was unofficial prior to [[Generation V]], when the [[Pokédex]] began cataloging shiny Pokémon and using the term itself.
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'''Shiny Pokémon''' (光るポケモン ''Hikaru Pokemon'' or 色違いポケモン ''{{tt|Irochigai|Differently Colored}} Pokemon'') are very rare [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] with different coloration than the normal versions of the Pokémon although they have no stat differences at all. Shiny Pokémon have been included since [[Generation II]] in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold and Silver]] in which the first shiny Pokémon that was introduced was a [[Gyarados|Red Gyarados]]. The term "shiny" is a reference to their difference in color and their sparkling animation and sound effect when they enter into battle. The term was originally a fan name prior to [[Generation V]]. However, it became so popular that the term became official and the [[Pokédex]] began cataloging shiny Pokémon and using the term itself.
   
== Encountering ==
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==Comparison==
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The color change can be anywhere from very noticeable, e.g. [[Charizard]]:
In Generation II, when a battle starts the game picks four random numbers between 0 and 65535. If any of the numbers is less than eight then the encounter will be a shiny Pokémon. The chance of seeing a shiny Pokémon is 1 in every 8192, or 0.0122%. From [[Generation III]] onwards, shiny Pokémon are determined by other factors such as the Trainer ID number and the personality value of the Pokémon. They can sometimes become shiny when you got the right amount of '''Soft Resets''', also known as '''SR''' through a shortcut. This can be time consuming because of the amount of the time spent constantly SR'ing. Achieving a shiny this way can take days or even weeks.
 
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Charizard SS.gif|Normal Charizard
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Charizard Shiny SS.gif|Shiny Charizard
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Other shiny Pokémon are very similar to their normal versions, such as [[Clefable]].
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Clefable SS.gif|Normal Clefable
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Clefable Shiny SS.gif|Shiny Clefable
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==Encountering==
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In Generation II, a Pokémon randomly assigned 5 integers between 0 and 15 to determine their base stats. (HP, Attack, Defense, Special, and Speed). If all 5 numbers are equal to 10, the Pokémon's color scheme will be set to 0. The chance of seeing a shiny Pokémon is 1 in every 8192 (2<sup>13</sup>), or a probability of 0.012% during each encounter. From [[Generation III]] onwards, shiny Pokémon are determined by other factors such as the Trainer ID number and the personality value of the Pokémon. Despite this change, the odds of randomly encountering a shiny Pokémon is still 1 in 8192. As of [[Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2]], the [[Shiny Charm]] can be obtained to significantly increase chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon. In [[Pokémon Sword & Shield]], there are two variants of Shiny Pokémon; one that sparkles stars and one that sparkles squares. These two different shines don't give any effects to the Pokémon, but show how they were encountered. A Shiny Pokémon that shines stars was encountered in the overworld while a Shiny Pokémon that shines squares was encountered through a random encounter. This stacks with most methods listed below.
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==Shiny-locked==
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In every generation, there are some Pokémon that can't be legally Shiny. Starting for [[Generation V]], there is a coding in the games that prevent certain Pokémon from being found in the Shiny form in the wild through legitimate ways; they are always [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]], [[Mythical Pokémon|Mythical]] and other event Pokémon. They are:
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*[[Generation I]]
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**[[Mew]]
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*[[Generation II]]
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**[[Generation II|Celebi]]
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*[[Generation IV]]
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**[[Celebi]]
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**[[Arceus]]
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**Spiky-eared Pichu
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*[[Generation V]]
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**[[Celebi]]
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**[[Victini]]
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**[[Reshiram]]
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**[[Zekrom]]
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**[[Kyurem]]
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**[[Keldeo]]
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**[[Meloetta]]
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*[[Generation VI]]
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**[[Celebi]]
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**[[Victini]]
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**[[Keldeo]]
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**[[Meloetta]]
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**[[Zygarde]]
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**[[Hoopa]]
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**[[Volcanion]]
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**Cosplay Pikachu
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*[[Generation VII]]
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**[[Victini]]
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**[[Keldeo]]
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**[[Meloetta]]
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**[[Hoopa]]
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**[[Volcanion]]
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**[[Tapu Bulu]]
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**[[Tapu Fini]]
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**[[Cosmog]]
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**[[Cosmoem]]
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**[[Solgaleo]]
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**[[Lunala]]
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**[[Necrozma]]
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**[[Magearna]]
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**[[Marshadow]]
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**[[Zeraora]]
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**[[Pikachu|Cap Pikachu]] (excluding the Partner Cap Pikachu, which can be Shiny due to a programming error)
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**[[Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu]]
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**[[Partner Pokémon|Partner Eevee]]
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*[[Generation VIII]]
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**Galarian [[Articuno]]
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**Galarian [[Zapdos]]
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**Galarian [[Moltres]]
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**[[Mew]]
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**[[Keldeo]]
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**Gigantamax [[Melmetal]]
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**[[Zacian]]
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**[[Zamazenta]]
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**[[Eternatus]]
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**[[Kubfu]]
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**[[Urshifu]]
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**[[Zarude]]
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**[[Glastrier]]
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**[[Spectrier]]
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**[[Calyrex]]
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*[[Generation IX]]
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**[[Koraidon]]
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**[[Miraidon]]
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**[[Ting-Lu]]
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**[[Chi-Yu]]
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**[[Wo-Chien]]
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**[[Chien-Pao]]
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**[[Gimmighoul]] (Chest Form, overworld)
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***Subsequently [[Gholdengo]] is shiny-locked from these Gimmighoul.
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**Forced [[Milotic]] and [[Ariados]] encounter in [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC
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**All of the [[Titan Pokémon]]
   
 
==Methods==
 
==Methods==
There are a few different methods to increase your chances of obtaining a shiny Pokémon.
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There are a few different methods to increase the chances of obtaining a shiny Pokémon.
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===Breeding (Gen II)===
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In Generation II, breeding with a Shiny Pokémon can increase the odds of producing a Shiny up to a 1/64 chance. This is due to that in Generation II, Shininess was determined by IVs and the fact that IVs are passed down through breeding. However, this only works if the offspring is of the opposite gender as the Shiny parent. An exception to this is if the player possesses a Shiny Ditto, which can breed with almost every Pokémon.
   
 
===Chaining (Gen IV)===
 
===Chaining (Gen IV)===
This method uses the [[Pokéradar]] in [[Pokemon Diamond and Pearl ]]and [[Pokemon Platinum]] to encounter chains of the same Pokémon. Here's a few tips:
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This method uses the [[Pokéradar]] in [[Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version|Diamond, Pearl]], [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], [[Pokémon X and Pokémon Y|X and Y]] to encounter chains of the same Pokémon. Here's a few tips (Non-Gen VI):
 
*If the bush just shakes, it is a [[Sinnoh]] [[Pokémon]].
 
*If the bush just shakes, it is a [[Sinnoh]] [[Pokémon]].
*If the bush has a whitish shake, it might be a non-native [[Pokémon]].
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*If the bush has a whitish shake, it might be a non-native Pokémon.
*Never use it in water, caves or tall grass.
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*Never use it in water, caves, or tall grass.
*The bush with the same type of shake as the first [[Pokémon]] you battled that is the farthest away within a four by four grid most likely is the same [[Pokémon]].
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*The bush with the same type of shake as the first Pokémon one has battled that is the farthest away within a four by four grid is most likely the same Pokémon.
*The likelihood of finding a Shiny Pokemon increases the higher your chain continues unbroken. After finding 40 of the same Pokemon in a row, the odds are at their highest. Sparkling grass indicates a Shiny Pokemon is in that bush.
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*The likelihood of finding a shiny Pokémon increases as the chain increases, maxing out at 40. Pulsing, sparkling grass indicates a Shiny Pokémon is in that bush.
   
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For the Gen VI games, specifically ORAS, chaining has been made much easier thanks to the DexNav application on the PokéNav+. Using the DexNav function, players can see which Pokémon is in a patch of grass without having to risk encountering it. Likewise, scaring off a Pokémon using the DexNav (i.e. failing to sneak up on it) does not break the chain.
===Masuda Method (Gen IV-V)===
 
This method is when you breed two Pokemon, one from your game, and one from another language's game (Japanese, English, French, etc.). At first the chances of finding a shiny are 1/8192, if you use this method in gen IV the chances are cut, to 1/2048, whereas in gen V they are cut even more to 1/1365.3. So the chances of hatching a shiny are extremely easier. Although this seems to be high, and it is much higher than the normal method, but using the Masuda Method still mathematically averages one shiny egg per every 947 eggs. So if you got a shiny egg before the 947th egg you hatched, you should count yourself lucky. This method was created and announced by Junichi Masuda, director of GameFreak to add fun stuff to the game after you beat it. Such as shiny hunting, using the GTS, and more!
 
   
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===Masuda Method (Gen IV)===
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To use this method one must breed two Pokémon from games in different languages. Using this method improves the odds of hatching a shiny Pokémon from 1/8192 to 1/2048 or 1/1365.3, in [[Generation IV]] or [[Generation V]], respectively. This method was the brainchild of [[Junichi Masuda]], director of GameFreak.
*I suggest going on to the Global Trade Station (GTS) and get a Japanese Ditto.
 
*Then select a pokemon and put it in the Day-Care with the Japanese Ditto.
 
*Keep hatching until you find a shiny.
 
   
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===Cute Charm Glitch (Gen IV)===
===Soft Reset (Useful for Legendaries and Shiny Starters (Gen. II to Gen. V))===
 
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While having the first Pokémon in your party have the ability [[Cute Charm]], the ability allows for a 2 in 3 chance of encountering a Pokémon of the opposite gender of the first Pokémon in the party. This ability changes the ID and SID (Secret ID) of the player, giving them a randomly high chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon. If the player has a certain ID or SID number that is very low, then this causes Cute Charm to change it into an unidentifiable number, messing up the ID and SID of the player and the wild Pokémon around the player, allowing for a 21% chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon rather than the 1/8192 chance.
   
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===Soft reset (Gen. II to Gen. VII)===
One method which is easy enough (but often very time consuming) works for starters and most [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Basically, the method is to stand in front of the legendary Pokémon you will catch/starter you will take and save. If you don't get a shiny when you get your starter/battle the legendary, soft reset the game by pressing A+B+Start+Select on the GBA and L+R+Start+Select on the DS. This method can easily require over 1000 resets before you get a shiny, however with enough dedication and patience your efforts can pay off.
 
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One method which is easy enough (but often very time-consuming) works for starter Pokémon and most [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Basically, the method is to stand in front of the legendary Pokémon the player character will catch or the starter Pokémon they will take and save. If one doesn't get a shiny Pokémon when getting the starter Pokémon or battle the legendary Pokémon, soft reset the game by pressing A+B+Start+Select on the GBA, L+R+Start+Select on the DS and L+R+Start on the 3DS. This method can often require over 1000 resets before getting a shiny Pokémon.
   
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===Ultra Wormhole method (Gen VII)===
==In-Game Shiny Pokémon==
 
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In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can enter the Ultra Wormhole located at the Alter of Sunne/Moone and play the Wormhole Running mini game. Once the player passes 3,000+ Light Years, the chances for encountering Shiny Pokémon increases. The highest odds that the player can achieve in finding a shiny Pokémon is surpassing 5,000 Light Years and finding a Type 4 wormhole, which results in a 36% chance of an encounter.
In-game shiny [[Pokémon]] are met as part of the main story in some [[Pokémon]] games. For example, the [[Red Gyarados]] appears in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver]], and [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal Versions]], and in ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]'' as part of a story arc, and can be caught in a way similar to most legendary Pokémon.
 
   
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Furthermore, the shininess of a Pokémon is determined when the player lands on the Ultra Space Wilds. Thus, the player saves the game before encountering the Pokémon, and can soft reset the Shiny Pokémon in order get a better nature or IVs, and ensure that they can recapture the Pokémon in case it is accidentally defeated in battle.
In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen]], a Trainer with a shiny [[Espeon]] can be battled inside the [[Trainer Tower]] on one of the [[Sevii Islands]]. There is also another trainer with a shiny Meowth.
 
   
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There are 19 Pokémon that can be encountered in their shiny forms through this method: Crustle, Heliolisk, Swellow, Hippowdon, Nuzleaf, Audino, Sigilyph, Swanna, Altaria, Medicham, Drapion, Quagsire, Lombre, Grumpig, Floatzel, Magcargo, Stunfisk, Yanmega, Abomasnow.
In [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2]], the player can catch a Shiny [[Haxorus]] in the post-story. The player can also receive a Shiny Gible in Black 2 and a Shiny Dratini in White 2.
 
   
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NOTE: If the player has the Shiny Charm, this does NOT increase the odds of the Wormhole hunting method, as the shiny rate for Wormhole hunting has its own rates.
==Shiny Pokémon in the Anime series==
 
*Rhyhorn: in season 2 there was a shiny Rhyhorn that was pink. was seen again after Jesse found out about it.
 
*[[Noctowl]]: [[Ash Ketchum]] caught a [[Ash's Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] while on his travels through [[Johto]]. It also seems to be about half the size of other Noctowls.
 
*[[Shuckle]]: While in [[Johto]], [[Ash]] and co. discovered a Shiny [[Shuckle]].
 
* [[Gyarados]]: First seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] and was caught by [[Lance]]. It was also seen again during the battle between [[Kyogre]] and [[Groudon]].
 
* [[Magneton]]: Owned by [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Jackson]] when he battles [[Ash]] in the [[Silver]] Conference.
 
* [[Swellow]]: [[Winona]], the [[Fortree City]] Gym Leader has a Shiny [[Swellow]].
 
* [[Donphan]]: A Shiny [[Donphan]] has been shown in the [[Hoenn]] Region on Dontoe Island.
 
* [[Magikarp]]: Was seen briefly in the episode "Judgement Day".
 
* [[Dustox]]: [[Jessie's Dustox]] fell in love with a male Shiny [[Dustox]] and then was released similar to how [[Ash]] released his [[Butterfree]]. (Except [[Jessie]] smashed [[Dustox]]'s [[Poké Ball]] so it could go with its true love)
 
* [[Metagross]]: In the episode "Noodles! Roamin' Off", James in Team Rocket went out to see this strangely colored Metagross that people had been talking about, and was promptly attacked by the shiny Metagross.
 
* A [[Ditto]] in "Dealing With Fierce Double Ditto Drama" was shiny.
 
* [[Ariados]]: In the Special Episode "Dawn's New Journey", Dawn and Cinco encountered a swarm of Ariados as well as a shiny one using Psychic so the others could wrap Dawn and the others with String Shot.
 
* [[Entei]], [[Raikou]], and [[Suicune]]: the three legendary beasts were shiny guardians of the city in the Pokémon Movie: [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]
 
* [[Hydreigon]] owned by [[Carlita]] in [[Pokémon Movies|White, Victini, and Reshiram.]] It is used in the tournament In that movie.
 
* [[Golurk]] owned by [[Carlita]] in [[MS014: Pokémon The Movie - Black: Victini and Reshiram / White: Victini and Zekrom|White: Victini and Zekrom]]. It was used to guard Juanita's trailer that contained Victini dolls and candy.
 
* [[Onix]]: The Pokemon was seen near the end in, "Expedition to Onix Island" after [[Meloetta]] uses her song to calm down the other attacking Onix. It seemed to have been the leader of the Onix.
 
   
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===Shiny chain (Gen VII)===
==Trivia==
 
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In [[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee|Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee]], the player is able to start a catch-chain if they repeatedly catch the same Pokémon over and over again. In order to start a catch-chain, one must consistently catch the same Pokémon over and over again without catching any other species (If a player catches 5 Weedles in a row and nothing else, they will have a catch-chain of 5 on Weedle). Notice how other evolutions or pre-evolutions of a Pokémon species do not count (If a player catches 5 Ekans and then catches an Arbok, the chain will break and you will have to start over). If you catch over 31 of the same species, the shininess rarity will not drop lower, as the highest a Catch-Chain can go while also modifying the rarity is at 31. The greater a catch-chain gets, the more likely you are to run into a Pokémon that either has at least 4 perfect IVs or a Shiny Pokémon due to catch-chains being able to lower the rareness of shinies. If you have a Lure in effect or a Shiny Charm (or both), then the chances of running into a Shiny Pokémon will increase. With a Shiny Charm, +31 catch-chain, and a Lure, the chances of running into a Shiny Pokémon drop to a 1 in 273 chance.
* In [[Generation II]] games shiny Pokémon are, on average, slightly stronger than their normal coloured counterparts. However, this is not true for later generations.
 
* There are examples of Pokémon which, although colored differently, are not officially shiny, such as gender differences in regular coloring such as in Hippowdon, Jellicent and Frillish however these are not shiny but each gender will have its own shiny colour that differs from the usual colour for their gender.
 
* The first alternately colored [[Pokémon]] to appear in the anime series was seen by [[Ash]] in the first season when he released his [[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]] so it could find a mate.
 
*In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]'', two [[Kecleon]] own a shop in the town square. One is a dark purple color.
 
* The Pokémon which reside in parts of the [[Orange Islands]] are coloured differently to other Pokémon. The color changes are due to climate and natural adaption according to [[Professor Ivy]].
 
*  In the Anime, "The Island of the Pink Pokemon" was just that- apparently, eating the berries there turned Pokemon pink however if the Pokemon stop eating the berries they will discontinue being pink. Ash's Pikachu was temporarily pink due to this.
 
   
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===Sandwiches (Gen IX)===
== Gallery==
 
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Players can make [[sandwich]]es at the [[Pokémon Picnic]] that can increase the chances of encountering Shiny Pokémon if the sandwich has the "Sparkling Power" effect on it, as it adds 1-3 rolls to the shiny Pokémon table. The sandwiches stack with other effects. A level 1 sparking sandwich increases the rate to 1 in 2048, a level 2 increases it to 1 in 1365 and a level 3 increases it to 1 in 1024. With a Shiny Charm added with the sandwich, the rates would further increase to 1 in 1024, 819 and 683 respectively.
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As each power also has a specific typing, players must also use the according ingredients to do so; e.g to shiny hunt Fighting-type Pokémon, the player would use a hamburger, onion, avocado, tomato, two servings of pickles and two [[Herba Mystica]] of their liking without having any of the ingredients fall off.
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Due to the auto-battle feature introduced in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]], the player's Pokémon will not attack nearby shiny Pokémon. However, there are no cues to indicate if a shiny Pokémon does appear.
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A good way to shiny hunt in the open world is to set up Picnics, as these force a complete wipe of the current Pokémon on the screen and generates new ones when the picnic ends. If this is not available, simply circle around the area, letting Pokémon despawn to allow the game to load new ones. If the area has Pokémon groups, it is important not to despawn more than four Pokémon at a time if the hunted Pokémon is not of that type, as to prevent unnecessary groups from spawning in.
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Since some Pokémon share the same typing and habitat as other Pokémon in the area, it may be beneficial to wait for a mass outbreak for that Pokémon to appear first before attempting to shiny hunt them. Outbreaks ensure most of the spawns will be of the targeted Pokémon, and when combined with other effects can significantly increase the chances of running into a shiny Pokémon.
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[[Tera Raid Battle]] Pokémon can appear as a shiny, but always at the flat rate; neither sandwiches nor the Shiny Charm can increase it, nor is there any indicator of it being one.
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==In-game Shiny Pokémon==
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Certain in-game shiny Pokémon are met as part of the main story in some Pokémon games.
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A [[Red Gyarados]] appears in Gold, Silver, [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], HeartGold and SoulSilver, as part of a story arc, and can be caught in a way similar to most legendary Pokémon. In Pokémon Crystal, the player can acquire an Odd Egg from the Day Care Center that has higher odds of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. However, this only true in Japan as the Odd Egg has a 50% chance for Shiny and all other games have a 14% chance for Shiny. In the GBC versions of Gen 2 games you'll occasionally encounter a Shiny Chansey at Battle tower.
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In [[Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version|FireRed and LeafGreen]], a Trainer with a Shiny [[Espeon]] can be battled inside the [[Trainer Tower]] on one of the [[Sevii Islands]]. There are also other Trainers with Shiny [[Meowth]] and Shiny [[Seaking]].
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In [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2|Black and White 2]], the player can catch a Shiny [[Haxorus]] in the [[Nature Preserve]], available only after the player completes the National Pokédex. The player can also receive a Shiny [[Gible]] in Black 2 and a Shiny [[Dratini]] in White 2.
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In [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Sun and Moon]] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], after becoming the Champion, a man in the Seafolk Village Pokémon Center will battle the player character with his shiny [[Exeggcute]].
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In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], there is a quest where the player can obtain an Shiny [[Ponyta]] after beating The Frenzy of the Lord of the Woods quest.
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In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]], players who have acquired the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC can acquire two Shiny Pokémon; a shiny [[Munchlax]] can be acquired after completing [[Ogre Oustin']] on Hard difficulty, and a shiny [[Blitzle]] from [[Cyrano]] after defeating him.
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==Pokémon GO==
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Certain Pokémon can be obtained as their shiny form through [[Pokémon GO]]. However, some of them are only available at certain times or during certain events.
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|March 2017
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*2017 Water Festival: [[Magikarp]] & [[Gyarados]]
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|August 2017
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*Pikachu Outbreak: [[Pikachu]], [[Raichu]] & [[Pichu]]
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|October 2017
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*Halloween 2017: [[Sableye]], [[Shuppet]], [[Banette]], [[Duskull]] & [[Dusclops]]
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|December 2017
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*Second Hoenn Update: [[Mawile]] & [[Absol]]
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*Third Hoenn Update: [[Snorunt]] & [[Glalie]]
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|January 2018
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*Fourth Hoenn Update: [[Aron]], [[Lairon]] & [[Aggron]]
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|February 2018
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*Fifth Hoenn Update: [[Swablu]] & [[Altaria]]
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*Valentines Day 2018: [[Luvdisc]]
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*Lunar New Year Festival 2018: [[Poochyena]] & [[Mightyena]]
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*Dratini Community Day: [[Dratini]], [[Dragonair]] & [[Dragonite]]
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|March 2018
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*Raid Battle: [[Lugia]]
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*Eggstravaganza Festival 2018: [[Magmar]], [[Togepi]], [[Togetic]], [[Wobbuffet]], [[Magby]] & [[Wynaut]]
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*Bulbasaur Community Day: [[Bulbasaur]], [[Ivysaur]], & [[Venusaur]]
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*April Fools' Day 2018: [[Murkrow]]
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|April 2018
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*Mareep Community Day: [[Mareep]], [[Flaaffy]], & [[Ampharos]]
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*Earth Day 2018: [[Wailmer]] & [[Wailord]]
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|May 2018
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*Battle Showdown 2018: [[Makuhita]], [[Hariyama]], [[Meditite]] & [[Medicham]]
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*Raid Battle: [[Ho-Oh]]
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*Charmander Community Day: [[Charmander]], [[Charmeleon]] & [[Charizard]]
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*Adventure Week 2018: [[Omanyte]], [[Omastar]], [[Kabuto]], [[Kabutops]] & [[Aerodactyl]]
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|June 2018
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*2018 Water Festival: [[Shellder]], [[Cloyster]] & [[Kyogre]]
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*Larvitar Community Day: [[Larvitar]], [[Pupitar]] & [[Tyranitar]]
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*Dortmund Safari Zone: [[Roselia]] & [[Budew]]
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|July 2018
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*Raid Battle: [[Articuno]]
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*Squirtle Community Day: [[Squirtle]], [[Wartortle]] & [[Blastoise]]
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*2018 GO Fest: [[Plusle]] & [[Minun]]
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*Raid Battle: [[Zapdos]]
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|August 2018
  +
|
  +
*August 2018 Research Quest: [[Snubbull]], [[Granbull]], [[Houndour]] & [[Houndoom]]
  +
*Eevee Community Day: [[Eevee]], [[Vaporeon]], [[Jolteon]], [[Flareon]], [[Espeon]] & [[Umbreon]]
  +
*Johto Fest: [[Natu]], [[Xatu]], [[Sunkern]], [[Sunflora]], [[Pineco]] & [[Forretress]]
  +
*Yokosuka Safari Zone: [[Wingull]] & [[Pelipper]]
  +
|-
  +
|September 2018
  +
|
  +
*September 2018 Research Quest: [[Growlithe]] & [[Arcanine]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Moltres]]
  +
*2018 Global Research Quest: [[Geodude]], [[Graveler]], [[Golem]], [[Grimer]] & [[Muk]]
  +
*Chikorita Community Day: [[Chikorita]], [[Bayleef]] & [[Meganium]]
  +
|-
  +
|October 2018
  +
|
  +
*October 2018 Research Quest: [[Krabby]] & [[Kingler]]
  +
*Psychic Spectacular: [[Drowzee]] & [[Hypno]]
  +
*International Girl Day: [[Nidoran♀]], [[Nidorina]] & [[Nidoqueen]]
  +
*First Sinnoh Update: [[Shinx]], [[Luxio]] & [[Luxray]]
  +
*Beldum Community Day: [[Beldum]], [[Metang]] & [[Metagross]]
  +
*Halloween 2018: [[Drifloon]] & [[Drifblim]]
  +
|-
  +
|November 2018
  +
|
  +
*November 2018 Research Quest: [[Caterpie]], [[Metapod]] & [[Butterfree]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Gastly]], [[Haunter]] & [[Gengar]]
  +
*Tainan Safari Zone: [[Pinsir]]
  +
*Ingress Prime Game Debut: [[Ponyta]], [[Rapidash]], [[Cubone]] & [[Marowak]]
  +
*Cyndaquil Community Day: [[Cyndaquil]], [[Quilava]] & [[Typhlosion]]
  +
*Hatchathon Festival 2018: [[Electabuzz]], [[Elekid]], [[Roserade]], [[Honchkrow]], [[Dusknoir]], [[Electivire]], [[Magmortar]] & [[Togekiss]]
  +
*Let's Go Game Debut: [[Raichu|Alolan Raichu]], [[Magnemite]] & [[Magneton]]
  +
|-
  +
|December 2018
  +
|
  +
*December 2018 Research Quest: [[Misdreavus]] & [[Mismagius]]
  +
*December Holiday 2018: [[Marill]], [[Azumarill]], [[Delibird]] & [[Azurill]]
  +
*Tottori Sandshrew Fest: [[Sandshrew]] & [[Sandslash]]
  +
|}
  +
|-|
  +
2019=
  +
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Date
  +
!Shiny Pokémon
  +
|-
  +
|January 2019
  +
|
  +
*Totodile Community Day: [[Totodile]], [[Croconaw]] & [[Feraligatr]]
  +
*Hoenn Fest 2019: [[Zigzagoon]], [[Linoone]], [[Taillow]], [[Swellow]] & [[Groudon]]
  +
*Feebas Research Quest: [[Feebas]] & [[Milotic]]
  +
*Porto Alegre Safari Zone: [[Psyduck]] & [[Golduck]]
  +
*Second Sinnoh Update: [[Froslass]]
  +
|-
  +
|February 2019
  +
|
  +
*Lunar New Year Festival 2019: [[Spoink]], [[Grumpig]], [[Meltan]] & [[Melmetal]]
  +
*Valentines Day 2019: [[Clefairy]], [[Clefable]], [[Jynx]], [[Cleffa]] & [[Smoochum]]
  +
*Pokémon Day 2019: [[Pidgey]], [[Pidgeotto]], [[Pidgeot]], [[Rattata]] & [[Raticate]]
  +
*Clamperl Research Quest: [[Clamperl]], [[Huntail]] & [[Gorebyss]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Latias]]
  +
  +
*Swinub Community Day: [[Swinub]], [[Piloswine]] & [[Mamoswine]]
  +
|-
  +
|March 2019
  +
|
  +
*Battle Showdown 2019: [[Mankey]], [[Primeape]], [[Machop]], [[Machoke]] & [[Machamp]]
  +
*2019 Equinox: [[Lunatone]] & [[Solrock]]
  +
*Treecko Community Day: [[Treecko]], [[Grovyle]] & [[Sceptile]]
  +
*Weather Research Quest: [[Lotad]], [[Lombre]], [[Ludicolo]] & [[Castform]]
  +
|-
  +
|April 2019
  +
|
  +
*Bug Out Event: [[Scyther]] & [[Scizor]]
  +
*Bagon Community Day: [[Bagon]], [[Shelgon]], [[Salamence]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Latios]]
  +
*Eggstravaganza Festival 2019: [[Jigglypuff]], [[Wigglytuff]], [[Igglybuff]], [[Buneary]] & [[Lopunny]]
  +
*Sentosa Safari Zone: [[Lapras]] & [[Shuckle]]
  +
*Earth Day 2019: [[Diglett]] & [[Dugtrio]]
  +
|-
  +
|May 2019
  +
|
  +
*May 2019 Research Quest: [[Seel]] & [[Dewgong]]
  +
*Detective Pikachu Movie Debut: [[Aipom]] & [[Ambipom]]
  +
*Third Sinnoh Update: [[Leafeon]] & [[Glaceon]]
  +
*Torchic Community Day: [[Torchic]], [[Combusken]] & [[Blaziken]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Bronzor]], [[Bronzong]] & [[Cresselia]]
  +
|-
  +
|June 2019
  +
|
  +
*Adventure Week 2019: [[Onix]], [[Steelix]], [[Lileep]], [[Cradily]], [[Anorith]] & [[Armaldo]]
  +
*Slakoth Community Day: [[Slakoth]], [[Vigoroth]] & [[Slaking]]
  +
*2019 GO Fest: [[Horsea]], [[Seadra]] & [[Kingdra]]
  +
*Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary: [[Rattata|Alolan Rattata]], [[Raticate|Alolan Raticate]], [[Sandshrew|Alolan Sandshrew]], [[Sandslash|Alolan Sandslash]], [[Vulpix|Alolan Vulpix]], [[Ninetales|Alolan Ninetales]], [[Diglett|Alolan Diglett]], [[Dugtrio|Alolan Dugtrio]], [[Meowth|Alolan Meowth]], [[Persian|Alolan Persian]], [[Geodude|Alolan Geodude]], [[Graveler|Alolan Graveler]], [[Golem|Alolan Golem]], [[Grimer|Alolan Grimer]], [[Muk|Alolan Muk]] & [[Exeggutor|Alolan Exeggutor]]
  +
*June 2019 Research Quest: [[Raikou]]
  +
|-
  +
|July 2019
  +
|
  +
*July 2019 Research Quest: [[Spinda]]
  +
*Dortmund GO Fest: [[Nidoran♂]], [[Nidorino]] & [[Nidoking]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Entei]]
  +
*Mudkip Community Day: [[Mudkip]], [[Marshtomp]] & [[Swampert]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Zapdos]]
  +
*Team GO Rocket Raid: [[Ekans]], [[Arbok]], [[Zubat]], [[Golbat]], [[Koffing]], [[Weezing]], [[Crobat]], [[Sneasel]] & [[Weavile]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Rayquaza]]
  +
|-
  +
|August 2019
  +
|
  +
*Ralts Community Day: [[Ralts]], [[Kirlia]], [[Gardevoir]] & [[Gallade]]
  +
*Bonsly Event: [[Bonsly]] & [[Sudowoodo]]
  +
*Yokohama GO Fest: [[Poliwag]], [[Poliwhirl]], [[Poliwrath]] & [[Politoed]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Suicune]]
  +
*2019 Water Festival: [[Carvanha]], [[Sharpedo]], [[Barboach]] & [[Whiscash]]
  +
|-
  +
|September 2019
  +
|
  +
*September 2019 Research Quest: [[Electrike]] & [[Manectric]]
  +
*Ultra Bonus 2019: [[Farfetch'd]], [[Kangaskhan]], [[Mr. Mime]], [[Tauros]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Sentret]], [[Furret]], [[Gligar]], [[Gliscor]], [[Patrat]], [[Watchog]], [[Lillipup]], [[Herdier]], [[Stoutland]], [[Klink]], [[Klang]] & [[Klinklang]]
  +
*Turtwig Community Day: [[Turtwig]], [[Grotle]] & [[Torterra]]
  +
*Montreal Safari Zone: [[Yanma]] & [[Yanmega]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Giratina]]
  +
*World Tourism Day: [[Zangoose]], [[Seviper]] & [[Mime Jr.]]
  +
|-
  +
|October 2019
  +
|
  +
*New Taipei City Safari Zone: [[Oddish]], [[Gloom]], [[Vileplume]] & [[Bellossom]]
  +
*Trapinch Community Day: [[Trapinch]], [[Vibrava]] & [[Flygon]]
  +
*Halloween 2019: [[Yamask]] & [[Cofagrigus]]
  +
|-
  +
|November 2019
  +
|
  +
*A Regi Return Event: [[Skarmory]], [[Regirock]], [[Regice]] & [[Registeel]]
  +
*Team GO Rocket 2019: [[Meowth]] & [[Persian]]
  +
*Chimchar Community Day: [[Chimchar]], [[Monferno]] & [[Infernape]]
  +
*Supereffective Week: [[Tentacool]] & [[Tentacruel]]
  +
|-
  +
|December 2019
  +
|
  +
*Evolution Event: [[Burmy]], [[Wormadam]] & [[Mothim]]
  +
*Egg Scramble Event: [[Gible]], [[Gabite]] & [[Garchomp]]
  +
*December Holiday 2019: [[Stantler]], [[Snover]] & [[Abomasnow]]
  +
|}
  +
|-|
  +
2020=
  +
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Date
  +
!Shiny Pokémon
  +
|-
  +
|January 2020
  +
|
  +
*Hatchathon Festival 2020: [[Wurmple]], [[Silcoon]], [[Beautifly]], [[Cascoon]] & [[Dustox]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Heatran]]
  +
*Piplup Community Day: [[Piplup]], [[Prinplup]] & [[Empoleon]]
  +
|-
  +
|February 2020
  +
|
  +
*Lunar New Year Festival 2020: [[Minccino]] & [[Cinccino]]
  +
*Sinnoh Celebration: [[Hippopotas]], [[Hippowdon]], [[Riolu]] & [[Lucario]]
  +
*Valentines Day 2020: [[Chansey]], [[Blissey]] & [[Happiny]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Lickitung]] & [[Lickilicky]]
  +
*Rhyhorn Community Day: [[Rhyhorn]], [[Rhydon]] & [[Rhyperior]]
  +
|-
  +
|March 2020
  +
|
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Darkrai]]
  +
*Team GO Rocket Takeover: [[Skorupi]] & [[Drapion]]
  +
*GO Battle League Launch: [[Timburr]], [[Gurdurr]] & [[Conkeldurr]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Cobalion]]
  +
*Mysterious Weekend: [[Nincada]] & [[Ninjask]]
  +
*Psychic Spectacular: [[Baltoy]] & [[Claydol]]
  +
*St. Louis Safari Zone: [[Teddiursa]] and [[Ursaring]]
  +
|-
  +
|April 2020
  +
|
  +
*Tricky Pokémon Event: [[Croagunk]] & [[Toxicroak]]
  +
*Spring 2020: [[Exeggcute]] & [[Exeggutor]]
  +
*Liverpool Safari Zone: [[Chinchou]] & [[Lanturn]]
  +
*Buddy Up Event: [[Volbeat]] & [[Illumise]]
  +
|-
  +
|May 2020
  +
|
  +
*Throwback Challenge - Kanto: [[Venonat]] & [[Venomoth]]
  +
*Throwback Challenge - Johto: [[Dunsparce]]
  +
*Philadelphia Safari Zone: [[Voltorb]] & [[Electrode]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Virizion]]
  +
*Throwback Challenge - Hoenn: [[Skitty]] & [[Delcatty]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Terrakion]]
  +
*Throwback Challenge - Sinnoh: [[Glameow]] & [[Purugly]]
  +
*Seedot Community Day: [[Seedot]], [[Nuzleaf]] & [[Shiftry]]
  +
|-
  +
|June 2020
  +
|
  +
*Weedle Community Day: [[Weedle]], [[Kakuna]] & [[Beedrill]]
  +
*Bug Out Event: [[Dwebble]] & [[Crustle]]
  +
|-
  +
|July 2020
  +
|
  +
*GO Fest Challenge - Skill: [[Pidove]], [[Tranquill]] & [[Unfezant]]
  +
*GO Fest Challenge - Friendship: [[Bellsprout]], [[Weepinbell]] & [[Victreebel]]
  +
*GO Fest 2020: [[Tangela]], [[Unown]] (G & O variants), [[Qwilfish]], [[Tangrowth]], [[Woobat]], [[Swoobat]], [[Heatmor]] & [[Durant]]
  +
*Ultra Unlock Week 1 - Dragon Week: [[Deino]], [[Zweilous]] & [[Hydreigon]]
  +
|-
  +
|August 2020
  +
|
  +
*Ultra Unlock Week 2 - Enigma Week: [[Staryu]], [[Starmie]], Unown (A, L, R, T & U variants) & [[Deoxys]]
  +
*Ultra Unlock Week 3 - Unova Week: [[Roggenrola]], [[Boldore]], [[Gigalith]] & [[Genesect]]
  +
|-
  +
|September 2020
  +
|
  +
*Mega September Event: [[Doduo]], [[Dodrio]], [[Ledyba]] & [[Ledian]]
  +
*Porygon Community Day: [[Porygon]], [[Porygon2]] & [[Porygon-Z]]
  +
|-
  +
|October 2020
  +
|
  +
*Longchamp Collaboration: [[Kricketot]] & [[Kricketune]]
  +
*Autumn Event 2020: [[Vulpix]] & [[Ninetales]]
  +
*Halloween 2020: [[Spiritomb]]
  +
|-
  +
|November 2020
  +
|
  +
*Verizon Collaboration: [[Ferroseed]] & [[Ferrothorn]]
  +
*Pokémon HOME Event: [[Slowpoke]], [[Slowbro]] & [[Slowking]]
  +
*Lake Legends Event: [[Goldeen]] & [[Seaking]]
  +
|-
  +
|December 2020
  +
|
  +
*The Game Awards 2020: [[Wooper]] & [[Quagsire]]
  +
*Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Release: [[Celebi]], [[Rufflet]] & [[Braviary]]
  +
*December 2020 Research Quest: [[Cubchoo]] & [[Beartic]]
  +
|}
  +
|-|
  +
2021=
  +
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Date
  +
!Shiny Pokémon
  +
|-
  +
|January 2021
  +
|
  +
*Unova Celebration: [[Snivy]], [[Servine]] & [[Serperior]]
  +
*Sinnoh Celebration: [[Buizel]] & [[Floatzel]]
  +
*Johto Celebration: [[Miltank]]
  +
|-
  +
|February 2021
  +
|
  +
*Valentine's Day 2021: [[Alomomola]]
  +
*Pokémon GO Tour - Kanto: [[Spearow]], [[Fearow]], [[Paras]], [[Parasect]], [[Hitmonlee]], [[Hitmonchan]], [[Ditto]], [[Snorlax]] & [[Mew]]
  +
|-
  +
|March 2021
  +
|
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Landorus]]
  +
*Fletchling Community Day: [[Fletchling]], [[Fletchinder]] & [[Talonflame]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Tornadus]]
  +
*Searching for Legends Event: [[Nosepass]] & [[Probopass]]
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Thundurus]]
  +
|-
  +
|April 2021
  +
|
  +
*Spring into Spring Event: [[Bunnelby]] & [[Diggersby]]
  +
*Sustainability Week: [[Trubbish]] & [[Garbodor]]
  +
*[[New Pokémon Snap]] Celebration: [[Smeargle]]
  +
|-
  +
|May 2021
  +
|
  +
*Fairy-type Pokémon Challenge: [[Ponyta|Galarian Ponyta]] & [[Rapidash|Galarian Rapidash]]
  +
*Team GO Rocket Challenge: [[Zigzagoon|Galarian Zigzagoon]], [[Linoone|Galarian Linoone]] & [[Obstagoon]]
  +
|-
  +
|June 2021
  +
|
  +
*Raid Battle: [[Regigigas]]
  +
*Bidoof Breakout: [[Bidoof]] & [[Bibarel]]
  +
|-
  +
|July 2021
  +
|
  +
*Tepig Community Day: [[Tepig]], [[Pignite]] & [[Emboar]]
  +
*2021 GO Fest: Unown (F variant), [[Whismur]], [[Loudred]], [[Exploud]], [[Chimecho]], [[Audino]], [[Tympole]], [[Palpitoad]], [[Seismitoad]], [[Throh]] & [[Sawk]]
  +
*Pokémon Air Adventures: [[Corsola]]
  +
|}
  +
</tabber>
  +
  +
==Anime==
  +
===Main===
  +
<gallery type="slideshow">
  +
Ash Noctowl.png|Ash's Noctowl.
  +
Magearna anime.png|Magearna, anime.
  +
Goh Voltorb.png|Goh's Voltorb.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  +
*[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] caught a shiny [[Ash's Noctowl|Noctowl]] during his [[GS038: Fowl Play!|travels]] through [[Johto]]. It also seems to be about half the size of other Noctowl.
  +
*[[Lillie (anime)|Lillie]] [[SM145: Dreams of the Sun and Moon!|has]] a shiny [[Magearna (anime)|Magearna]] with her [[SM116: The Secret Princess!|that her father]] found a purchase for her.
  +
*[[Goh]] caught a [[PJ081: Mad About Blue!|shiny]] Voltorb in [[Vermilion City]].
  +
  +
===Recurring===
  +
*[[Lance (anime)|Lance]] owns a shiny [[Lance's Gyarados (anime)|Gyarados]] after he caught it at the [[Lake of Rage]]. It was also seen again during the battle between [[Kyogre]] and [[Groudon]].
  +
*[[Steven Stone (anime)|Steven]] has a shiny [[Steven's Metagross (anime)|Metagross]].
  +
*[[Lysandre (anime)|Lysandre]] owns a shiny [[Lysandre's Gyarados (anime)|Gyarados]] but it died with him when he was killed by Zygarde's Core Enforcer.
  +
*[[Horacio]] owned a shiny [[Charjabug]] but has since evolved into a shiny [[Horacio's Vikavolt|Vikvaolt]].
  +
*[[Acerola (anime)|Acerola]] has a shiny [[Mimikyu]], which its nicknamed [[Mimikins]].
  +
*[[Gladion (anime)|Gladion]] owns a shiny [[Nihilego]], which its nicknamed [[Lillie (Pokémon)|Lillie]] after it took care of his father, [[Mohn (anime)|Mohn]] who developed amnesia upon falling through the [[Ultra Wormhole]].
  +
  +
===Minor===
  +
*[[Jigglypuff (anime)|Jigglypuff]]: It was in fact a shiny version of a Jigglypuff in reference to the colors of the shiny version of this Pokémon.
  +
*[[Shiny Shuckle|Shuckle]]: While in Johto, [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and his friends discovered a Shiny [[Shuckle]].
  +
*[[Vincent's Magneton|Magneton]]: Owned by [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Jackson]] when he battles Ash in the Silver Conference.
  +
*[[Winona's Swellow|Swellow]]: [[Winona]], the [[Fortree City]] Gym Leader has a Shiny [[Swellow]].
  +
*[[Shiny Donphan|Donphan]]: A Shiny [[Donphan]] has been shown in the [[Hoenn]] Region on Dontoe Island.
  +
*[[Magikarp]]: Was seen briefly in the episode "Judgement Day" and "Going for the Gold!".
  +
*[[Austin's Dustox|Dustox]]: [[Jessie's Dustox]] fell in love with a male Shiny [[Dustox]] and then was released similar to how Ash released his [[Butterfree]]. (Except [[Jessie]] smashed [[Dustox]]'s [[Poké Ball]] so it could go with its true love)
  +
*[[Shiny Metagross]]: In the episode "Noodles! Roamin' Off", James in Team Rocket went out to see this strangely colored Metagross that people had been talking about, and was promptly attacked by the shiny Metagross.
  +
*[[Pichu]]: A Shiny Pichu appeared in the fourth ending of the Diamond and Pearl series: [[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!]].
  +
*[[Ditto 2|Ditto]]: A shiny Ditto appeared in "Dealing With Fierce Double Ditto Drama" under [[Narissa]] 's ownership.
  +
*[[Shiny Ariados|Ariados]]: In the Special Episode "Dawn's New Journey", Dawn and Cinco encountered a swarm of Ariados as well as a shiny one using Psychic so the others could wrap Dawn and the others with String Shot.
  +
*[[Entei (MS013)|Entei]], [[Raikou (MS013)|Raikou]], and [[Suicune (MS013)|Suicune]]: the three legendary beasts were shiny guardians of the city in the Pokémon Movie: [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]
  +
*[[Carlita's Hydreigon|Hydreigon]]: Owned by [[Carlita]] in [[List of Pokémon movies|Black: Victini, and Reshiram.]] It is used in the tournament In that movie.
  +
*[[Juanita's Golurk|Golurk]]: Owned by Carlita in [[MS014: Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram / White—Victini and Zekrom|White: Victini and Zekrom]]. It was used to guard Juanita's trailer that contained Victini dolls and candy.
  +
*[[Shiny Onix|Onix]]: The Pokémon was seen near the end in, "Expedition to Onix Island" after [[Meloetta]] uses her song to calm down the other attacking Onix. It seemed to have been the leader of the Onix.
  +
*[[Red Genesect]]: This Shiny Legendary Pokémon is the leader of the [[Genesect Army]] in, [[MS016: Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened]].
  +
*[[Carl's Hawlucha|Hawlucha]]: Owned by Carl in "[[XY051: When Light and Dark Collide!|When Light and Dark Collide!]]".
  +
*[[Rayquaza (MS018)|Rayquaza]]: A Shiny Legendary Pokémon that can Mega Evolve in [[MS018: Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]].
  +
*[[Amelia's Dragonair|Dragonair]]: Owned by [[Amelia (Kalos)|Amelia]].
  +
*[[Shiny Phantump|Phantump]]: Leader of a group of wild Phantump in "[[XY117: Making Friends and Influencing Villains!|Making Friends and Influencing Villains!]]".
  +
*[[Pikachu]]: This Shiny Pikachu appeared at the end of "[[XY117: Making Friends and Influencing Villains!|Making Friends and Influencing Villains!]]" during the Poké TV segment that focused on Shiny Pokémon.
  +
*[[Alva's Gengar|Gengar]]: Owned by [[Alva]] in "[[MS019: Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]".
  +
*[[Kimia's Gardevoir|Gardevoir]]: Owned by [[Kimia]] in "Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel".
  +
*[[Boss (anime Pokémon)|Pikachu]] (Boss): Owned by [[Pikala]] in "[[SM091: A Plethora of Pikachu!|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]".
  +
*[[Shiny Tapu Koko|Tapu Koko]]: Appears in "[[SM100: Battling the Beast Within!|Battling the Beast Within!]]" and saves its normal-colored counterpart.
  +
*[[Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord]]: Two appear in "[[SM140: Z-Move Showdown!|Z-Move Showdown!]]" as the [[Guzzlord (anime)|regular Guzzlord's]] partners in crime.
  +
*[[Shane Seeker|Shane's Pokémon]]: In "[[PJ014: Raid Battle in the Ruins!|Raid Battle in the Ruins!]]", Shane is shown to have a [[Shane Seeker's Psyduck|Shiny Psyduck]]. He is also shown to have obtained Shiny variants of [[Onix]], [[Swinub]], [[Slakoth]], and [[Bagon]] on his [[Karabari's Rotom Phone|Rotom Phone]].
  +
*[[Shinegoldie]]: In "[[PJ026: Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown! / Slowking's Crowning!]]", a Shiny Magikarp named Shinegoldie is shown. It is owned by [[Kasukarp]] and is famous for having ten consecutive wins at the annual Magikarp High Jump Competition.
  +
*[[Celebi (MS023)|Celebi]]: Appears in [[MS023]].
  +
  +
==Non-shiny alternate coloring in the anime==
  +
===Main===
  +
<gallery type="slideshow">
  +
Ash's Meltan with friends.png|Ash's Meltan, top right, has a slightly darker hex nut than the other Meltan.
  +
Ash Gengar.png|Ash's Gengar who skin is lighter than its other species.
  +
</gallery>
  +
*[[Ash's Melmetal|Ash's Meltan]]: The hex nut on Meltans head is slightly darker than other Meltan, possibly due to being used as part of [[Team Rocket]]'s car.
  +
*[[Ash's Gengar]]: Gengar's color is lighter than other Gengar. Gengar's alternate color is very similar to how it appear in the main series games and its game art in the [[Generation III]] game: [[Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].
  +
  +
===Supporting or Minor===
  +
There are a few alternate-colored Pokémon that do not appear this way in the games. These are:
  +
*[[Pink Butterfree]]: First appeared in "[[TB021: Bye Bye Butterfree|Bye Bye Butterfree]]".
  +
*'''Valencia Island Pokémon''': Many Pokémon that appeared in "[[TB085: Pokéball Peril|Pokéball Peril]]" had alternate colorings such as [[Raticate]], [[Vileplume]], [[Butterfree]], [[Weepinbell]], [[Paras]], [[Nidoran♂]] and [[Nidoran♀]].
  +
*'''Diamond/Crystal Onix''': An [[Onix]] made entirely of crystal appeared in "[[TB089: The Crystal Onix|The Crystal Onix]]".
  +
*'''Pink Pokémon''': Many Pink Pokémon appeared in "[[TB090: In the Pink|In The Pink]]". Some of the included [[Caterpie]], [[Weedle]], [[Pidgey]], [[Rattata]], [[Vileplume]], [[Paras]], [[Parasect]], [[Nidoran♂]], [[Nidoran♀]], [[Nidoking]], [[Venonat]], [[Diglett]], [[Mankey]], [[Primeape]], [[Bellsprout]], [[Dodrio]], [[Exeggutor]], [[Rhyhorn]] & [[Rhydon]].
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*'''Imaginary Pink Pokémon''': In the same episode as the debut as Pink Pokémon, Team Rocket had a fantasy where there were more Pink Pokémon not officially revealed. These include [[Pidgeotto]], [[Poliwhirl]], [[Geodude]], [[Oddish]], [[Electabuzz]], [[Arbok (anime)|Arbok]], [[Weezing (anime)|Weezing]] & [[Scyther]].
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*[[Lapras (anime)|'''Ash's Lapras's Mother''']]: It is revealed in "[[TB115: Viva Las Lapras|Viva Las Lapras]]" that [[Ash's Lapras]] has a mother and that she is a slightly lighter color than normal [[Lapras]].
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*'''Snorlax Snowmen''': A few [[Snorlax]] in "[[PK009: Snorlax Snowman|Snorlax Snowman]]" are just like normal Snorlax except they have more of a light-blue to their fur and normally specialize in {{Type|Ice}}-type moves like [[Blizzard]].
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*'''Reddy''': A purple-skinned [[Kecleon]] known as [[Reddy]] appeared in "[[GS089: The Kecleon Caper|The Kecleon Caper]]".
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*'''Three Miscolored Pokémon''': Though possibly just a coloring error, in "[[RS152: Weekend Warrior|Weekend Warrior]]," there is a cameo including a light-blue [[Marill]], a blue [[Breloom]], and a [[Shroomish]] with white spots.
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*'''Gold Sudowoodo''': In "[[RS174: All That Glitters Is Not Golden!|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]", a [[Keenan's Sudowoodo|Golden Sudowoodo]] under the ownership of [[Keenan]] is seen. This golden-feature was added during a science experiment in order to make Sudowoodo less weak to {{Type|Water}}-type attacks. This was later reversed.
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*'''Mismagius + Rayquaza''': In "[[DP043: Malice in Wonderland!|Malice In Wonderland!]]", a [[Mismagius]] fuses with a [[Rayquaza]], creating a Rayquaza with the coloring of a Mismagius.
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*'''[[Toxapex (SM058)|Darker Mareanie]]''': A slightly darker [[Mareanie]] (which later evolved into a [[Toxapex]]) appeared in "[[SM058: Fighting Back the Tears!|Fighting Back the Tears!]]".
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*[[Tiny]]: Tiny, a [[Passimian]] that appeared in "[[SM064: A Touchdown for the Team!|A Touchdown for the Team!]]", has a green mark on its head instead of an orange one. Multiple other Passimian that appeared also had red markings on their chest instead of green ones.
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Pink Rhyhorn.png|[[Pink Rhyhorn]]
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Pink Nidoking.png|[[Pink Nidoking]]
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PinkPrimeape,Caterpie,Weedle & Venonat.png|Pink Primeape, Caterpie, Venonat & Weedle
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Pink Nidorans.png|Pink versions of both Nidoran♀ and Nidoran ♂
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Madison Kecleon.png|[[Reddy]]
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DP043 9.jpg|Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, causing Rayquaza to turn a dark purple
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SM064 7.png|Tiny (middle) has a green head-mark instead of an orange one
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SM064 16.png|Multiple Passimian with red chest-markings
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==Trivia==
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[[File:Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee shiny.gif|thumb|A Shiny [[Nidoran♀]] in ''Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee''.]]
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*In [[Generation II]] games, shiny Pokémon can be slightly stronger than their normal colored counterparts. However, this is not true for later generations.
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**This is due to the IVs of a Pokémon in Generation II depends on whether or not it is shiny. This makes it so that certain strange things happen depending on the IVs and shininess of a Pokémon.
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***In Generation II, Unown's IVs depend on its letter, so only Unown letter "I" and "V" can be shiny.
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***The move [[Hidden Power]] is also dependent on IVs in Generation II, so the only type of Hidden Power a shiny Pokémon can have is either a {{Type|Grass}}-type or {{type|Dragon}}-type.
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***[[Gender]] is also dependent on IVs in Generation II, so there can't be a shiny Pokémon with a gender ratio of seven males to one female that is also female.
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*There are examples of Pokémon which, although colored differently, are not officially shiny, such as gender or form differences in regular coloring such as in Hippowdon, Jellicent, and Gastrodon. However, these are not shiny variants, but each gender or form will have its own shiny color that differs from the usual color for their gender or form.
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*The first alternately colored [[Pokémon]] to appear in the anime series was seen by Ash in the first season when he released his [[Butterfree (anime)|Butterfree]] so it could find a mate.
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*In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]'', two [[Kecleon]] own a shop in the town square. One is a dark purple color, similarly to [[Reddy]].
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*The Pokémon which reside in parts of the [[Orange Islands]] are colored differently to other Pokémon. The color changes are due to climate and natural adaption according to [[Professor Ivy]].
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*In the Anime, "In the Pink" was just that apparently, eating the berries there turned Pokémon pink. However, if the Pokémon stopped eating the berries, they would discontinue being pink. Ash's Pikachu was temporarily pink due to this.
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*Although both Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts can be encountered in the Ultra Wormhole, they are NOT affected by the shiny formula, and can only be encountered in their shiny form through normal odds soft resetting. However, they can be affected by the Shiny Charm if the player possesses it.
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*In the American version of Pokémon Crystal, the Odd Egg has a 14% chance of hatching into a Shiny Pokémon. In the Japanese version, the odds are increased to a 50% chance of a Shiny.
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*Certain main events in the game can include Shiny Pokémon:
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**The [[Zigzagoon]] used in the capture tutorial in [[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Version|Ruby &amp; Sapphire]].
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**The Zigzagoon/[[Poochyena]] that attacks [[Professor Birch]] in Ruby & Sapphire.
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**The [[Ralts]] that [[Wally]] catches in Ruby & Sapphire (however, this only happens when he catches it and will not be Shiny afterwards).
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**Rental Pokémon in the [[Battle Factory]] in [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]].
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**Wild Pokémon found in the [[Battle Pyramid]] and the [[Battle Pike]] in Emerald.
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**The [[Weedle]] that the Old Man uses in the capture tutorial in [[Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version|FireRed &amp; LeafGreen]].
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**[[Battle Frontier]] Pokémon used in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version|HeartGold]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version|SoulSilver]] & [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]].
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**The [[Minccino]] and [[Cinccino]] used in the introduction in [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black]], [[Pokémon White|White]], [[Black 2 and White 2 Version|Black 2 and White 2]].
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**The [[Purrloin]] that [[Bianca (Unova)|Bianca]] catches in Black 2 and White 2.
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**The [[Bunnelby]] and [[Fletchling]] used in the capture tutorial in [[Pokémon X and Pokémon Y|X and Y]].
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*It is possible to get Shiny Pokémon in the demo versions of [[Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee|Let's Go Pikachu &amp; Let's Go Eevee]], though they will not appear in their Shiny Pokémon coloration. Instead, the Pokémon will play the Shiny Pokémon shine animation when sent out in battle.
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*In Generation IV, if a Double Battle is started and both Wild Pokémon are the same species AND both Shiny Pokémon, the game will crash.
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*In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], some Pokémon have changed Shiny colorations. For instance, [[Camerupt|Camerupt's]] Shiny normally has black fur with yellow rings in the main games, but it instead has dark red fur with green rings in Pokémon Colosseum.
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*In [[Pokémon HOME]], some Pokémon have Shiny colorations that don't appear in the games. For instance, [[Castform]] doesn't have alternate colors for its other forms when Shiny in the main games, but in Pokémon HOME, it does.
   
==References==
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==Gallery==
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{{Gallery Box|Shiny Shuckle.png {{!}} [[Shiny Shuckle]]
*http://www.psypokes.com/lab/shiny.php
 
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Lance Gyarados Shiny.png {{!}} [[Lance's Gyarados (anime)|Lance's Gyarados]]
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Vincent Magneton.png {{!}} [[Vincent's Magneton]]
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Winona Swellow.png {{!}} [[Winona's Swellow]]
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Shiny Donphan.png {{!}} [[Shiny Donphan]]
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Austin Dustox.png {{!}} [[Austin's Dustox]]
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Shiny Metagross.png {{!}} [[Shiny Metagross]]
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Ditto Number 2.png {{!}} [[Ditto 2]]
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Entei M13.png {{!}} [[Entei (MS013) {{!}} Entei]]
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Raikou M13.png {{!}} [[Raikou (MS013) {{!}} Raikou]]
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Suicune M13.png {{!}} [[Suicune (MS013) {{!}} Suicune]]
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Shiny Onix.png {{!}} [[Shiny Onix]]
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Shiny Ariados anime.png {{!}} [[Shiny Ariados]]
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Carlita Hydreigon White.png {{!}} [[Carlita's Hydreigon]]
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Juanita Golurk Black.png {{!}} [[Juanita's Golurk]]
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Red Genesect.png {{!}} [[Red Genesect]]
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Clair Druddigon.png {{!}} [[Clair's Druddigon]]
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Magikarp XY022.png {{!}} [[Magikarp (XY022) {{!}} Shiny Magikarp]]
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Carl Hawlucha.png {{!}} [[Carl's Hawlucha]]
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Steven Metagross.png {{!}} [[Steven's Metagross (anime) {{!}} Steven's Metagross]]
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Shiny Rayquaza.png {{!}} [[Rayquaza ((Horizons)) {{!}} Rayquaza]]
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Amelia Dragonair.png {{!}} [[Amelia's Dragonair]]
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Shiny Phantump.png {{!}} [[Shiny Phantump]]
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Kimia Gardevior.png {{!}} [[Kimia's Gardevoir {{!}} Kimia's Gardevoir]]
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Kimia Mega Gardevior.png {{!}} [[Kimia's Gardevoir {{!}} Kimia's Mega Gardevoir]]
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Alva Gengar.png {{!}} [[Alva's Gengar]]
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Alva Mega Gengar.png {{!}} [[Alva's Gengar {{!}} Alva's Mega Gengar]]
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Lysandre Gyarados anime.png {{!}} [[Lysandre's Gyarados (anime) {{!}} Lysandre's Gyarados]]
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Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png {{!}} [[Lysandre's Gyarados (anime) {{!}} Lysandre's Mega Gyarados]]
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Horacio Charjabug.png {{!}} Horacio's Charjabug
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Acerola Mimikyu.png {{!}} [[Mimikins]]
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Boss.png {{!}} [[Boss (anime Pokémon)]]
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Shiny Tapu Koko anime.png{{!}} [[Shiny Tapu Koko]]
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Horacio Vikavolt.png {{!}} [[Horacio's Vikavolt]]
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Shiny Guzzlord anime.png {{!}} [[Shiny Guzzlord]]
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Shane Seeker Psyduck.png {{!}} [[Shane Seeker's Psyduck]]
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Shiny Larvesta.png {{!}} Shiny Larvesta
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Shiny Volcarona.png {{!}} Shiny Volcarona
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Gladion_Nihilego.png {{!}} [[Lillie (Pokémon)|Lillie]]
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Ethan encounters a Shiny Charizard

Ethan encounters a Shiny Charizard.

Shiny Pokémon (光るポケモン Hikaru Pokemon or 色違いポケモン Irochigai Pokemon) are very rare Pokémon with different coloration than the normal versions of the Pokémon although they have no stat differences at all. Shiny Pokémon have been included since Generation II in Gold and Silver in which the first shiny Pokémon that was introduced was a Red Gyarados. The term "shiny" is a reference to their difference in color and their sparkling animation and sound effect when they enter into battle. The term was originally a fan name prior to Generation V. However, it became so popular that the term became official and the Pokédex began cataloging shiny Pokémon and using the term itself.

Comparison

The color change can be anywhere from very noticeable, e.g. Charizard:

Other shiny Pokémon are very similar to their normal versions, such as Clefable.

Encountering

In Generation II, a Pokémon randomly assigned 5 integers between 0 and 15 to determine their base stats. (HP, Attack, Defense, Special, and Speed). If all 5 numbers are equal to 10, the Pokémon's color scheme will be set to 0. The chance of seeing a shiny Pokémon is 1 in every 8192 (213), or a probability of 0.012% during each encounter. From Generation III onwards, shiny Pokémon are determined by other factors such as the Trainer ID number and the personality value of the Pokémon. Despite this change, the odds of randomly encountering a shiny Pokémon is still 1 in 8192. As of Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, the Shiny Charm can be obtained to significantly increase chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon. In Pokémon Sword & Shield, there are two variants of Shiny Pokémon; one that sparkles stars and one that sparkles squares. These two different shines don't give any effects to the Pokémon, but show how they were encountered. A Shiny Pokémon that shines stars was encountered in the overworld while a Shiny Pokémon that shines squares was encountered through a random encounter. This stacks with most methods listed below.

Shiny-locked

In every generation, there are some Pokémon that can't be legally Shiny. Starting for Generation V, there is a coding in the games that prevent certain Pokémon from being found in the Shiny form in the wild through legitimate ways; they are always Legendary, Mythical and other event Pokémon. They are:

Methods

There are a few different methods to increase the chances of obtaining a shiny Pokémon.

Breeding (Gen II)

In Generation II, breeding with a Shiny Pokémon can increase the odds of producing a Shiny up to a 1/64 chance. This is due to that in Generation II, Shininess was determined by IVs and the fact that IVs are passed down through breeding. However, this only works if the offspring is of the opposite gender as the Shiny parent. An exception to this is if the player possesses a Shiny Ditto, which can breed with almost every Pokémon.

Chaining (Gen IV)

This method uses the Pokéradar in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, X and Y to encounter chains of the same Pokémon. Here's a few tips (Non-Gen VI):

  • If the bush just shakes, it is a Sinnoh Pokémon.
  • If the bush has a whitish shake, it might be a non-native Pokémon.
  • Never use it in water, caves, or tall grass.
  • The bush with the same type of shake as the first Pokémon one has battled that is the farthest away within a four by four grid is most likely the same Pokémon.
  • The likelihood of finding a shiny Pokémon increases as the chain increases, maxing out at 40. Pulsing, sparkling grass indicates a Shiny Pokémon is in that bush.

For the Gen VI games, specifically ORAS, chaining has been made much easier thanks to the DexNav application on the PokéNav+. Using the DexNav function, players can see which Pokémon is in a patch of grass without having to risk encountering it. Likewise, scaring off a Pokémon using the DexNav (i.e. failing to sneak up on it) does not break the chain.

Masuda Method (Gen IV)

To use this method one must breed two Pokémon from games in different languages. Using this method improves the odds of hatching a shiny Pokémon from 1/8192 to 1/2048 or 1/1365.3, in Generation IV or Generation V, respectively. This method was the brainchild of Junichi Masuda, director of GameFreak.

Cute Charm Glitch (Gen IV)

While having the first Pokémon in your party have the ability Cute Charm, the ability allows for a 2 in 3 chance of encountering a Pokémon of the opposite gender of the first Pokémon in the party. This ability changes the ID and SID (Secret ID) of the player, giving them a randomly high chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon. If the player has a certain ID or SID number that is very low, then this causes Cute Charm to change it into an unidentifiable number, messing up the ID and SID of the player and the wild Pokémon around the player, allowing for a 21% chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon rather than the 1/8192 chance.

Soft reset (Gen. II to Gen. VII)

One method which is easy enough (but often very time-consuming) works for starter Pokémon and most Legendary Pokémon. Basically, the method is to stand in front of the legendary Pokémon the player character will catch or the starter Pokémon they will take and save. If one doesn't get a shiny Pokémon when getting the starter Pokémon or battle the legendary Pokémon, soft reset the game by pressing A+B+Start+Select on the GBA, L+R+Start+Select on the DS and L+R+Start on the 3DS. This method can often require over 1000 resets before getting a shiny Pokémon.

Ultra Wormhole method (Gen VII)

In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can enter the Ultra Wormhole located at the Alter of Sunne/Moone and play the Wormhole Running mini game. Once the player passes 3,000+ Light Years, the chances for encountering Shiny Pokémon increases. The highest odds that the player can achieve in finding a shiny Pokémon is surpassing 5,000 Light Years and finding a Type 4 wormhole, which results in a 36% chance of an encounter.

Furthermore, the shininess of a Pokémon is determined when the player lands on the Ultra Space Wilds. Thus, the player saves the game before encountering the Pokémon, and can soft reset the Shiny Pokémon in order get a better nature or IVs, and ensure that they can recapture the Pokémon in case it is accidentally defeated in battle.

There are 19 Pokémon that can be encountered in their shiny forms through this method: Crustle, Heliolisk, Swellow, Hippowdon, Nuzleaf, Audino, Sigilyph, Swanna, Altaria, Medicham, Drapion, Quagsire, Lombre, Grumpig, Floatzel, Magcargo, Stunfisk, Yanmega, Abomasnow.

NOTE: If the player has the Shiny Charm, this does NOT increase the odds of the Wormhole hunting method, as the shiny rate for Wormhole hunting has its own rates.

Shiny chain (Gen VII)

In Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, the player is able to start a catch-chain if they repeatedly catch the same Pokémon over and over again. In order to start a catch-chain, one must consistently catch the same Pokémon over and over again without catching any other species (If a player catches 5 Weedles in a row and nothing else, they will have a catch-chain of 5 on Weedle). Notice how other evolutions or pre-evolutions of a Pokémon species do not count (If a player catches 5 Ekans and then catches an Arbok, the chain will break and you will have to start over). If you catch over 31 of the same species, the shininess rarity will not drop lower, as the highest a Catch-Chain can go while also modifying the rarity is at 31. The greater a catch-chain gets, the more likely you are to run into a Pokémon that either has at least 4 perfect IVs or a Shiny Pokémon due to catch-chains being able to lower the rareness of shinies. If you have a Lure in effect or a Shiny Charm (or both), then the chances of running into a Shiny Pokémon will increase. With a Shiny Charm, +31 catch-chain, and a Lure, the chances of running into a Shiny Pokémon drop to a 1 in 273 chance.

Sandwiches (Gen IX)

Players can make sandwiches at the Pokémon Picnic that can increase the chances of encountering Shiny Pokémon if the sandwich has the "Sparkling Power" effect on it, as it adds 1-3 rolls to the shiny Pokémon table. The sandwiches stack with other effects. A level 1 sparking sandwich increases the rate to 1 in 2048, a level 2 increases it to 1 in 1365 and a level 3 increases it to 1 in 1024. With a Shiny Charm added with the sandwich, the rates would further increase to 1 in 1024, 819 and 683 respectively.

As each power also has a specific typing, players must also use the according ingredients to do so; e.g to shiny hunt Fighting-type Pokémon, the player would use a hamburger, onion, avocado, tomato, two servings of pickles and two Herba Mystica of their liking without having any of the ingredients fall off.

Due to the auto-battle feature introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the player's Pokémon will not attack nearby shiny Pokémon. However, there are no cues to indicate if a shiny Pokémon does appear.

A good way to shiny hunt in the open world is to set up Picnics, as these force a complete wipe of the current Pokémon on the screen and generates new ones when the picnic ends. If this is not available, simply circle around the area, letting Pokémon despawn to allow the game to load new ones. If the area has Pokémon groups, it is important not to despawn more than four Pokémon at a time if the hunted Pokémon is not of that type, as to prevent unnecessary groups from spawning in.

Since some Pokémon share the same typing and habitat as other Pokémon in the area, it may be beneficial to wait for a mass outbreak for that Pokémon to appear first before attempting to shiny hunt them. Outbreaks ensure most of the spawns will be of the targeted Pokémon, and when combined with other effects can significantly increase the chances of running into a shiny Pokémon.

Tera Raid Battle Pokémon can appear as a shiny, but always at the flat rate; neither sandwiches nor the Shiny Charm can increase it, nor is there any indicator of it being one.

In-game Shiny Pokémon

Certain in-game shiny Pokémon are met as part of the main story in some Pokémon games.

A Red Gyarados appears in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver, as part of a story arc, and can be caught in a way similar to most legendary Pokémon. In Pokémon Crystal, the player can acquire an Odd Egg from the Day Care Center that has higher odds of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. However, this only true in Japan as the Odd Egg has a 50% chance for Shiny and all other games have a 14% chance for Shiny. In the GBC versions of Gen 2 games you'll occasionally encounter a Shiny Chansey at Battle tower.

In FireRed and LeafGreen, a Trainer with a Shiny Espeon can be battled inside the Trainer Tower on one of the Sevii Islands. There are also other Trainers with Shiny Meowth and Shiny Seaking.

In Black and White 2, the player can catch a Shiny Haxorus in the Nature Preserve, available only after the player completes the National Pokédex. The player can also receive a Shiny Gible in Black 2 and a Shiny Dratini in White 2.

In Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, after becoming the Champion, a man in the Seafolk Village Pokémon Center will battle the player character with his shiny Exeggcute.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, there is a quest where the player can obtain an Shiny Ponyta after beating The Frenzy of the Lord of the Woods quest.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, players who have acquired the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC can acquire two Shiny Pokémon; a shiny Munchlax can be acquired after completing Ogre Oustin' on Hard difficulty, and a shiny Blitzle from Cyrano after defeating him.

Pokémon GO

Certain Pokémon can be obtained as their shiny form through Pokémon GO. However, some of them are only available at certain times or during certain events.

Date Shiny Pokémon
March 2017
August 2017
October 2017
December 2017

Date Shiny Pokémon
January 2018
February 2018
March 2018
April 2018
May 2018
June 2018
July 2018
August 2018
September 2018
October 2018
November 2018
December 2018

Date Shiny Pokémon
January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
June 2019
July 2019
August 2019
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019

Date Shiny Pokémon
January 2020
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
June 2020
July 2020
August 2020
September 2020
October 2020
November 2020
December 2020

Date Shiny Pokémon
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021

Anime

Main

Recurring

Minor

Non-shiny alternate coloring in the anime

Main

Supporting or Minor

There are a few alternate-colored Pokémon that do not appear this way in the games. These are:

Trivia

Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee shiny

A Shiny Nidoran♀ in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee.

  • In Generation II games, shiny Pokémon can be slightly stronger than their normal colored counterparts. However, this is not true for later generations.
    • This is due to the IVs of a Pokémon in Generation II depends on whether or not it is shiny. This makes it so that certain strange things happen depending on the IVs and shininess of a Pokémon.
      • In Generation II, Unown's IVs depend on its letter, so only Unown letter "I" and "V" can be shiny.
      • The move Hidden Power is also dependent on IVs in Generation II, so the only type of Hidden Power a shiny Pokémon can have is either a Grass-type or Dragon-type.
      • Gender is also dependent on IVs in Generation II, so there can't be a shiny Pokémon with a gender ratio of seven males to one female that is also female.
  • There are examples of Pokémon which, although colored differently, are not officially shiny, such as gender or form differences in regular coloring such as in Hippowdon, Jellicent, and Gastrodon. However, these are not shiny variants, but each gender or form will have its own shiny color that differs from the usual color for their gender or form.
  • The first alternately colored Pokémon to appear in the anime series was seen by Ash in the first season when he released his Butterfree so it could find a mate.
  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, two Kecleon own a shop in the town square. One is a dark purple color, similarly to Reddy.
  • The Pokémon which reside in parts of the Orange Islands are colored differently to other Pokémon. The color changes are due to climate and natural adaption according to Professor Ivy.
  • In the Anime, "In the Pink" was just that apparently, eating the berries there turned Pokémon pink. However, if the Pokémon stopped eating the berries, they would discontinue being pink. Ash's Pikachu was temporarily pink due to this.
  • Although both Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts can be encountered in the Ultra Wormhole, they are NOT affected by the shiny formula, and can only be encountered in their shiny form through normal odds soft resetting. However, they can be affected by the Shiny Charm if the player possesses it.
  • In the American version of Pokémon Crystal, the Odd Egg has a 14% chance of hatching into a Shiny Pokémon. In the Japanese version, the odds are increased to a 50% chance of a Shiny.
  • Certain main events in the game can include Shiny Pokémon:
  • It is possible to get Shiny Pokémon in the demo versions of Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee, though they will not appear in their Shiny Pokémon coloration. Instead, the Pokémon will play the Shiny Pokémon shine animation when sent out in battle.
  • In Generation IV, if a Double Battle is started and both Wild Pokémon are the same species AND both Shiny Pokémon, the game will crash.
  • In Pokémon Colosseum, some Pokémon have changed Shiny colorations. For instance, Camerupt's Shiny normally has black fur with yellow rings in the main games, but it instead has dark red fur with green rings in Pokémon Colosseum.
  • In Pokémon HOME, some Pokémon have Shiny colorations that don't appear in the games. For instance, Castform doesn't have alternate colors for its other forms when Shiny in the main games, but in Pokémon HOME, it does.

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