How Rare is a Perfect Shiny Legendary?
Pokémon enthusiasts have often wondered how rare it is to capture a perfect Shiny legendary. In this article, we’ll explore the rareness of capturing a flawless Shiny legend and demystify some of the most common misunderstandings around this topic.
Direct Answer: 0.00057%
According to the in-game data provided by reputable sources, the 1 in 20 raid chance to catch a shiny legendary is translated to roughly 0.00057% chances of successfully capturing a perfect Shiny Legendery.** This stunningly low statistic highlights how elusive these ideal catches really are.
Shiny Legendary Odds Over Time:
| Generation 1 | ~1 in 4,096 | (0.0244% chance to catch a Shinny.) | = 26,000 | (Estimated number of attempts) |
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| Modern Era(Gen 8+ onward) | |||||||||
| – (1 in) 63,2000 ~ 0,000153% | |||||||||
| **`=(Estimated number of attempts.) |
< sup >= Estimated for** **Generation(s) I and 8 **
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**Why Shinies?**
Shines are statistically rare due to the fact that they stem from exceptional genetic combinations which are significantly less common when compared against the standard distributions of Pokémons’s genes.
**Why Raids?!**
Raid encounters typically have a larger sample group, which gives you even more opportunities in the ‘Shiny-riff.’ This is important because some Pokémon have smaller sample areas, making even more crucial to have.