Shiny Pok\u00e9mon are the ultimate prize for most players in the franchise. These rare, alternate colorations first appeared as a feature in Pok\u00e9mon Gold<\/em> and Silver<\/em>, and they act as trophies for those who spend days searching for the elusive creatures.<\/p>
In the main series games, starting with Pok\u00e9mon X<\/em> and Y<\/em>, there is a 1\/4,096 chance of encountering a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the wild, a rate that can be altered slightly with means such as the Shiny Charm. Game-specific factors like the Pok\u00e9 Radar, chain fishing, Massive Mass Outbreaks, and the Friend Safari can increase this rate.<\/p>
In the mobile title Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, the Shiny rates of Pok\u00e9mon vary depending on in-game events. Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series.<\/p>
Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen.<\/p>
Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in <\/strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em><\/strong><\/h2> Mew<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Mew-Go.png?w=120\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed<\/em>, LeafGreen<\/em>, or Emerald<\/em> to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available.<\/p>
Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves.<\/p>
However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> in the future.<\/p>
Meltan and Melmetal<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Meltan-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates.<\/p>
Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it’s best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies.<\/p>
Celebi<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Celebi-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time<\/em>, Darkness<\/em>, and Sky<\/em> may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions.<\/p>
Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d<\/p>
Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past.<\/p>
Jirachi<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Jirachi-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title.<\/p>
Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME<\/em>.<\/p>
The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi.<\/p>
Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Halloween-Bulbasaur-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game.<\/p>
The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods.<\/p>
Unown<\/strong>\u00e9<\/h3> ![\"Shiny](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Unown-A-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Smeargle-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Darkrai-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Genesect-Base-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shiny-Kangaskhan-Go.png\")
Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed<\/em>, LeafGreen<\/em>, or Emerald<\/em> to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available.<\/p>
Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves.<\/p>
However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> in the future.<\/p>
Meltan and Melmetal<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates.<\/p>
Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it’s best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies.<\/p>
Celebi<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time<\/em>, Darkness<\/em>, and Sky<\/em> may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions.<\/p>
Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d<\/p>
Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past.<\/p>
Jirachi<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title.<\/p>
Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME<\/em>.<\/p>
The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi.<\/p>
Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game.<\/p>
The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods.<\/p>
Unown<\/strong>\u00e9<\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates.<\/p>
Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it’s best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies.<\/p>
Celebi<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time<\/em>, Darkness<\/em>, and Sky<\/em> may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions.<\/p>
Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d<\/p>
Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past.<\/p>
Jirachi<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title.<\/p>
Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME<\/em>.<\/p>
The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi.<\/p>
Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game.<\/p>
The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods.<\/p>
Unown<\/strong>\u00e9<\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time<\/em>, Darkness<\/em>, and Sky<\/em> may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions.<\/p>
Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d<\/p>
Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past.<\/p>
Jirachi<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title.<\/p>
Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME<\/em>.<\/p>
The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi.<\/p>
Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game.<\/p>
The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods.<\/p>
Unown<\/strong>\u00e9<\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title.<\/p>
Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME<\/em>.<\/p>
The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi.<\/p>
Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game.<\/p>
The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods.<\/p>
Unown<\/strong>\u00e9<\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game.<\/p>
The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods.<\/p>
Unown<\/strong>\u00e9<\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations.<\/p>
With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis.<\/p>
A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> Fest.<\/p>
Smeargle<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. 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The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon.<\/p>
Darkrai<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. 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The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond<\/em> and Pearl<\/em>.<\/p>
In Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form.<\/p>
Genesect<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. 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Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black<\/em> and White<\/em> as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d<\/p>
While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return.<\/p>
Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h3> Image via Serebii.net<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div> Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Special opportunities like Community Days normally feature specific Pok\u00e9mon who can be more frequently found in their Shiny forms for a handful of hours, with the rates then returning to normal after the event concludes. Passes that can be bought for real-life currency can even provide players with access to Shiny Pok\u00e9mon that are not available in the main series. Pok\u00e9mon Go also locks specific Shiny forms of Pok\u00e9mon behind these events, then removes them shortly thereafter. There is no rate increase in these cases: they simply encourage fans to play the game during the event\u2019s duration for the off-chance that sparkles will appear on their screen. Rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go Mew The ancestor of all Pok\u00e9mon, Mew, could only be legitimately found in its Shiny coloration in the main series games if players received an event ticket in Pok\u00e9mon FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald to travel to Faraway Island, where they would then have to soft-reset for the blue hue of Shiny Mew to appear. The modern method of obtaining a legitimate Shiny Mew is nearly just as difficult, and is now no longer available. Shiny Mew was the reward for completing Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2019s first Masterwork Research in conjunction with 2021\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Kanto event. After completing pages of arduous tasks, such as obtaining every Pok\u00e9mon from the Kanto region and catching over 1,500 Pok\u00e9mon, players would get the chance to catch a Shiny Mew for themselves. However, this research required an in-game purchase, which is no longer available. It is unclear if and how Shiny Mew will appear in Pok\u00e9mon Go in the future. Meltan and Melmetal The Shiny availability of these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon isdetermined solely by Niantic. During events such as the game\u2019s anniversary, Shiny Meltan becomes available to encounter through the Mystery Box without boosting rates. Since the Mystery Box can only be opened for one hour every three days, players only have two or three attempts to encounter Shiny Meltan during the specific event periods . Evolving Meltan into Melmetal requires 400 Meltan Candies and cannot be done in the main series titles, so once players have their Mystery Boxes open, it's best to use some Pinap Berries for extra Candies. Celebi Shiny Celebi changes the Time Travel Pok\u00e9mon from a light green coloration to various shades of pink, which players of Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky may remember fondly. Like Mew, the Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon has rarely been obtainable in the main series titles except through distributions. Luckily, Pok\u00e9mon Go players in late 2020 got an opportunity to add a Shiny Celebi\u2014and the then-new Mythical Pok\u00e9mon, Zarude\u2014to their rosters with new Special Research commemorating the release of the new movie, \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.\u201d Unfortunately, players that missed the window of obtaining this Special Research cannot obtain it anymore, thus locking the chance to get these two Mythical Pok\u00e9mon\u2014including the Shiny version of one\u2014in the past. Jirachi Similarly to Shiny Mew, Shiny Jirachi is locked behind a Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour-exclusive purchasable Masterwork Research. It was released earlier this year to commemorate the Pok\u00e9mon Go Tour: Hoenn, which added all of the remaining Shiny Pok\u00e9mon from the Hoenn region to the mobile title. Unlike the previous Masterwork Researches, the path to Shiny Jirachi is blocked by having to catch thousands of Pok\u00e9mon, locating the elusive Kecleon, and raising your level significantly. Only then can players catch the alternate coloration of the Wish Pok\u00e9mon, then either keep it in Pok\u00e9mon Go or transfer it to the main series titles through Pok\u00e9mon HOME. The purchase period for the Shiny Jirachi Masterwork Research just ended, so players who missed out on buying this ticket have since lost their opportunity to obtain a Shiny Jirachi. Various costumed Pok\u00e9mon Most events introduce Pok\u00e9mon in themed costumes, and unless it is an annual one, they are never to be made available again. Some of these Pok\u00e9mon were Shinies, so if players could catch some, they are some of the rarest Shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the game. The list of these costumed Pok\u00e9mon is expected to grow exponentially as service for the mobile title continues, leaving it up to the most dedicated players to find their Shiny forms during their limited availability periods. Unown\u00e9 These mysterious Pok\u00e9mon can be found in the wild much like any other Pok\u00e9mon, but their appearance rate is significantly lowered outside of specific event periods, normally involving Legendary Pok\u00e9mon or worldwide celebrations. With 28 separate forms based on the letters of the alphabet and two punctuation marks, most Pok\u00e9mon Go players will have a difficult time completing their collection. Shiny hunters are even worse off, as only a handful of Unown\u2019s forms can be found Shiny, with more being added on an irregular basis. A complete collection of Shiny Unown in Pok\u00e9mon Go is not currently possible, though if players want their best chance to find a Shiny version of this Pok\u00e9mon, they should look towards events like Pok\u00e9mon Go Fest. Smeargle The Painter Pok\u00e9mon is already difficult to find in Pok\u00e9mon Go due to its exclusivity to the snapshot mode, but its Shiny form is even harder to acquire. Normally, Shiny Smeargle can appear in snapshots taken during events based on fashion and photography, which normally occur once or twice a year. After that, players will need to keep an eye on official Pok\u00e9mon Go social media channels to see if Shiny Smeargle will be making a reappearance any time soon. Darkrai The Pitch Black Pok\u00e9mon has been recognized as one of the most popular and elusive ones in the franchise since its debut in Pok\u00e9mon Diamond and Pearl. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, Darkrai only normally appears as a Raid boss during the annual Halloween event, which normally lasts for about two weeks every October. After defeating it in these Raids, lucky players may encounter the midnight-blue coloration of its Shiny form. Genesect Yet another Mythical Pok\u00e9mon on this list is Genesect, the Paleozoic Pok\u00e9mon, who first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Black and White as a creation of Team Plasma.It has rarely been available to players of the main series titles outside of limited distribution periods, with its Shiny form being even more elusive\u2014only appearing as a distribution in certain regions to commemorate the release of the movie \u201cPok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.\u201d While Shiny Genesect can be found in Pok\u00e9mon Go\u2014including Shiny versions of its different Drive forms\u2014this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon does not often appear in Raids where it can be battled and caught. It has been nearly three years since any form of Genesect has been featured as a Raid boss, with no indication as to when it will make a return. Region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Pok\u00e9mon Go treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city. Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time. Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.","apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/18192444\/Shiny-Jirachi-Pokemon-Go-Tour.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/827034"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1895"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=827034"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/827034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":828276,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/827034\/revisions\/828276"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/802443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=827034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=827034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=827034"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=827034"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=827034"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=827034"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=827034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em> treats the real world as if it were the actual world of Pok\u00e9mon. Therefore, just like in the games, certain Pok\u00e9mon can only be found in certain places, being referred to as \u201cregion-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d This can mean that a Pok\u00e9mon can only be found on a certain continent, country, or even a specific city.<\/p>
Occasionally, Niantic holds events where region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can be obtained outside of their normal habitat, such as through Raids or in specific Eggs. However, these events are not held often, and they normally run for about a week at a time.<\/p>
Players should also note that not all region-exclusive Pok\u00e9mon can yet be found Shiny, and more of them are likely to be added in the near future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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