Can You Catch a Shadow Shiny?
In Pokémon Go, the concept of Shadow Pokémon has been around for a while, providing players with a unique challenge. All Halloween Shadow Pokemon from Grunts will be shiny eligible, making Shadow Shinies a rare and exciting catch. But is it possible to catch a Shadow Shiny? Yes, it is, but with a few twists.
What makes Shadow Shinies rare?
Shadow Shinies have a 1 in 500 chance of encountering a wild Pokémon in Pokémon Go, which is even lower than the standard 1 in 4096 chance of encountering a regular Shiny. Fomantis, Joltik, Wurmple, Foongus, Shellos (East and West), Pawniard, and Heracross are some of the rarest Shinies. So, what makes Shadow Shinies even rarer? Let’s find out!
How to catch a Shadow Shiny?
- Defeat Shadow Research Grunts: Shadow Shinies can be obtained from defeating Shadow Research Grunts, which have a chance to drop a Shadow Pokemon. All Halloween Shadow Pokemon from Grunts will be shiny eligible, so make sure to take part in the Halloween event and defeat those Grunts for a chance to catch a Shadow Shiny.
- Participate in Raids: Eight times higher chance of shiny spawns in certain Raids, including Legendary Raids. Hundo is much more rare than shiny, so keep in mind that the odds of getting a Hundo (100% IV) Shadow Shiny are extremely low.
- Use Purified Shadow Pokémon: While Shadow Pokémon cost 20% more Candy and Stardust to Power Up, Evolve, or to learn a new Charged Move, Purifying a Shadow Pokémon can potentially bring a 2-star Shadow Pokemon to a 3-star if it’s purified, increasing the chances of a Shiny encounter.
Important details about Shadow Shinies
Here are some key points to keep in mind when chasing Shadow Shinies:
• Shadow Shinies will not be available in Mystery Boxes: Shadow Shinies can only be obtained by defeating Shadow Research Grunts or participating in Raids.
• Shadow Shinies will not be able to be traded: Any Shadow Shiny you obtain will be locked to your account and cannot be traded.
• Shadow Shinies will not be affected by the Shiny Charm: The Shiny Charm does not increase the odds of encountering a Shadow Shiny.
Conclusion
Catching a Shadow Shiny is a rare occurrence, but with the right strategies and a bit of luck, you can add one to your collection. Defeating Shadow Research Grunts, participating in Raids, and Purifying Shadow Pokémon can increase your chances of getting a Shadow Shiny. Keep in mind that Shadow Shinies are very rare, so be prepared for a challenge. If you’re up for it, join the hunt for Shadow Shinies and expand your Pokémon collection!