Are the Gen 9 Shiny Locked?
The release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has brought a lot of excitement to the Pokémon community, and one of the most anticipated features is the ability to catch shiny Pokémon. But, are the Gen 9 shiny locked? In this article, we’ll dive into the details and answer this question.
Direct Answer
Yes, the Gen 9 shiny locked. This means that some Pokémon in the game cannot be bred to produce shiny offspring, making them unobtainable in their shiny form.
Starter Pokémon
The three starter Pokémon in Gen 9, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, are all shiny locked. This means that players cannot breed these Pokémon to produce shiny offspring. However, players can still encounter shiny versions of these Pokémon in the wild or through other means.
Legendary Pokémon
The Legendary Pokémon in Gen 9, including Koraidon, Miraidon, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Chi-Yu, are also shiny locked. This means that players cannot breed these Pokémon to produce shiny offspring, and any shiny versions of these Pokémon that are encountered are illegitimate.
Gift Pokémon
Some Pokémon in the game are only available through gifts, such as Marshadow. These Pokémon are also shiny locked, meaning that players cannot breed them to produce shiny offspring.
Unobtainable Shiny Pokémon
The following Pokémon are unobtainable in their shiny form:
• Victini
• Keldeo
• Meloetta
• Hoopa
• Volcanion
• Cosmog
• Cosmoem
• Magearna
Shiny Rates
The shiny rate for Pokémon in Gen 9 is 1/4096. This means that players have a very small chance of encountering a shiny Pokémon in the wild. However, players can increase their chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon by using certain items, such as the Shiny Charm.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Gen 9 shiny locked, meaning that some Pokémon in the game cannot be bred to produce shiny offspring. This includes the starter Pokémon, Legendary Pokémon, and some gift Pokémon. While players can still encounter shiny versions of these Pokémon in the wild or through other means, they cannot breed them to produce shiny offspring.