Shiny Pokémon were first introduced in March 2017 with the surprise reveal of Shiny Magikarp and its evolution, the red Shiny Gyarados.

Over years we've seen a variety of shiny Pokémon released into Pokémon Go, including Shiny Pikachu, Shiny Blitzle and legendary Pokémon like Shiny Tapu Koko. It will be interesting to see which unique variants come next!

Shinies are notoriously rare, as any veteran of the main series will gladly tell you, so what do we know about Pokémon Go Shinies, and how do you catch them?

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How to find Shiny Pokémon such as Shiny Magikarp and Red Gyarados Pokémon Go

Shinies are found by simply trying to catch Pokémon and seeing if they display as an alternate colour in the battle and post-battle screens.

Normal (left) vs Shiny (right). Credit reddit user skinnysnorlaz

They won't appear as a different colour in the field, so you have to attempt to catch them first.

They of course can also appear in anywhere you'd find a Pokémon, not just the wild - so that includes hatching Eggs, Research task rewards and Raid bonus challenges.

A Shiny creature is extremely rare, so it's simply a case of checking every one you are looking for - such as Magikarp - in the hope it will be a different colour.

Often, the variation is somewhat subtle. You can see the difference in Magikarp in the above comparison image, courtesy of Silph Road subreddit user skinnysnorlaz.

Pokémon Go Shiny list and rarity tier list

Around five months after Shiny Magikarp was first sighted, we started to see the first sign of other shinies.

Though the list has expanded greatly since the arrival of Magikarp and Red Gyarados, the number is small compared to the number of non-shiny creatures in the game.

At a glance, here is every possible shiny creature you can get in the game right now (aside from additions since early February - you can see a more up-to-date list in chronological order later in the article) and their rarity according to a user survey (thanks to AirbenderProdigy on reddit for the research and image):

Credit AirbenderProdigy on reddit

When and how every Shiny was added to Pokémon Go

Magikarp and Gyarados: The first Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Go were Magikarp and Gyarados in March 2017 which were a callback to what was, for most players, the first Shiny they ever caught: the Red Gyarados at Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal's Lake of Rage.

Shiny Pikachu: August 2017's Pokémon Go Park event in Japan revealed the second set of Shinies.

Those within the event radius had a chance of catching a Shiny Pikachu, which much like the Red Gyarados, could also be evolved into a shiny Raichu.

These have since been made available around the world, and was expanded on with a shiny hatted Pikachu as part of the 2018 Pokémon Day.

Shiny Gen 3 Ghosts: As the Halloween event in 2018 - which introduced the first Gen 3 creatures - rolled on, shiny variations of all five new creatures (Duskull, Dusclops, Shuppet, Sableye and Banette) started to appear.

Here is a video of shiny Duskull in action:

Shiny Gen 3 Raids: With the arrival of 50 Gen 3 creatures in December 2017 came two Raid-specific catches, both of which offering Shiny versions. The remaining 48 also have Shiny models in the game code, though none have been found so far.

Shiny Gen 3 Desert update: The Aron family of creatures all have shiny variants as part of their release in the Janary 2018 Gen 3 Desert update.

Shiny Gen 3 Dragon update: Swablu is one of the few creatures available as a shiny Pokémon, changing its blue body colour into yellow.

Evolving into Altaria will keep that same yellow colour scheme, as shown in this video by Cychreus Gaming:

Valentine's Day 2018: Alongside increased Luvdisc spawns came a shiny version:

It's Valentines Day in Pokémon Go and I got a peepee-coloured heart? pic.twitter.com/qVHa4p2BJq

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Otherwise, there are no other signs more Shinies will be added. The main games had shinies for every single creature, so there's a chance every one in Pokémon Go will offer them at some point, but it makes sense Niantic would want to drip feed them for special occasions and make them more of an event.

Lunar New Year event 2018: The increase in dog and dog-like spawns saw the introduction of a shiny Poochyena:

Community Day: The creature a Community Day focuses on will release a shiny version at the same time. So far we've had:

Dratini (and evolutions Dragonair and Dragonite)Bulbasaur (and evolutions Ivysaur and Venusaur)Mareep (and evolutions Flaaffy and Ampharos)Charmander (and evolutions Charmeleon and Charizard)Larvitar (and evolutions Pupitar and Tyranitar)Squirtle (and evolutions Wartortle and Blastoise)Eevee (and evolutions Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon)Chikorita (and evolutions Bayleef and Meganium)Beldum (and evolutions Metang and Metagross)Cyndaquil (and evolutions Quilava and Typhlosion)Totodile (and evolutions Croconaw, Feraligatr)Piplup (and evolutions Prinplup and Empoleon)

My #PokemonGOCommunityDay haul:- 147 Dratini caught- 1x 100% IV and 1x 98% IV catches- 4 shinies- 96k XP- 78k Stardust ? pic.twitter.com/jrGh9TRuEa

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2018 Shinies came thick and fast, including:

Magby (and Magmar) Togepi (and evolution Togetic), and Wynaut (and evolution Wobbuffet) for Easter event EggstravaganzaMurkrow (for April Fools' Day)Lugia (brought back for a limited time), and now Ho-oh in the same manner.Wailmer (and evolution Wailord) for the Earth Day eventMakuhita (and evolution Hariyama) and Meditite (and evolution Medicham) for May's Fighting eventAerodactyl, Kabuto (and evolution Kabutops), Omanyte (and evolution Omastar) for May / June's Adventure WeekShellder (and evolution Cloyster) and Kyogre for June's Water Festival event.Roselia and Articuno from the Dortmund Summer Tour 2018 legPlusle, Minun and Zapdos from the Chicago Summer Tour 2018 legHoundour, Houndoom, Snubbull and Granbull were introduced alongside August's Field Research updatePineco (and Forretress), Nato (and Xatu) and Sunkern (Sunflora) were added following the introduction of Celebi and a Johto event.Wingull and evolution Pelipper from the Japan Summer Tour 2018 legGrowlithe and evolution Arcanine alongside September's Field Research updateGrimer and evolution Muk, plus Geodude, Graveler and Golem were available as part of the Kanto celebration in mid-September.Krabby and evolution Kingler alongside October's Field Research updateDrowzee and evolution Hypno alongside October's Psychic eventNidoran♀, Nidorina, or Nidoqueen for October's female eventShinx, Luxio and Luxray with the addition of Gen 4's first wave.Drifloon and Drifblim, with their addition in October 2018's Pokémon Go Halloween event.Pinsir, with the Bug-focused November Field ResearchCaterpie, Metapod and Butterfree also with the Bug-focused November Field ResearchPonyta, Rapidash, Cubone and Marowak as part of the launch of Ingress PrimeBudow with the addition of several Gen 4 creatures in early NovemberElekid, Electabuzz and Electivire with the introduction of Sinnoh Stone evolutionsMagnemite and Magneton with the arrival of Meltan and the Let's Go Kanto event in November 2018Misdreavus and Mismagius with the arrival of December Field ResearchSandshrew and Sandslash as part of an event in Tottori, Japan during December (via painofwrath on reddit)Holiday event 2018 additions Delibird, Azurill (and evolutions Marill, Azumarill) as well as Santa Hat Pikachu line (Pichu and Raichu)

Meanwhile in 2019, we've seen:

Taillow (and evolutions), Zigzagoon (and evolution) and Groudon as part of the Hoenn celebrationFeebas (and evolution) following Feedbas DayPsyduck (and evolution Golduck) introduced as part of Brazil's Safari Zone eventSpoink (and evolution Grumpig) from the 2019 Lunar New Year eventMeltan (for a limited time, and evolution Melmetal)Smoochum (and evolution Jinx) from the 2019 Valentine's Day eventCleffa (and evolutions) from the 2019 Valentine's Day eventSwinub (and evolutions Piloswine and Mamoswine) from February Community Day)Pidgey (and evolutions) as part of February's Pokémon Day celebrationsRatatta (and evolutions) as part of February's Pokémon Day celebrationsClamperl (and evolutions) as part of February's Limited Research DayLatias (from February's special raid event)Machop (and evolutions) as part of March's Battle Showdown fighting Pokémon event)Mankey (and evolutions) as part of March's Battle Showdown fighting Pokémon event)Solrock and Lunatone, as part of March's Equinox eventLotad (and evolution) as part of March's Limited Research DayCastform (Normal form) as part of March's Limited Research DayTreeko (and evolutions) as part of March's Community DayAsh Hat Pikachu (and evolution) as part of 2019's Photobomb April Fool'sScyther (and evolution) as part of April's Bug Out eventBagon (and evolutions) as part of April's Community DayLatios (from April's special raid event)Buneary (and evolution) as part of April's Eggstravaganza eventShuckle as part of April's Singapore Safari ZoneLapras as part of April's Singapore Safari ZoneDiglett and evolution Dugtrio as part of April's Earth Day rewards.Seel and evolution Dugong at the start of May.Torchic (Combusken and Blaziken) as part of the May Community DayAipom and evolution Ambipom with May's Detective Pikachu Field Research and event.Bronzor (and evolution) for May's Extraordinary Raid WeekCresselia, with its reintroduction to Raids in May 2019Onix (and evolution) added as part of Adventure Week in June 2019Anorith (and evolution) added as part of Adventure Week in June 2019Lileep (and evolution) added as part of Adventure Week in June 2019Lileep (and evolution) added as part of Adventure Week in June 2019Slakoth (and evolutions) added as part of June's Community DayHorsea (and evolutions) as part of Go Fest Chicago 2019Alolan Pokémon Rattata, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Diglett, Meowth, Geodude, Grimer, and Exeggutor (and evolutions) as part of June 2019's third birthday celebrationsSpinda from the start of June.Nidoran Female as part of Go Fest Dortmund 2019.Mudkip (and evolutions) as part of July's Community DayEkans (and evolution) added as part of the Team Rocket InvasionKoffing (and evolution) added as part of the Team Rocket InvasionZubat (and evolutions) added as part of the Team Rocket InvasionSneasel (and evolution) added as part of the Team Rocket InvasionRayquaza, with its reintroduction to Raids in late July 2019Ralts (and evolutions) as part of August 2019's Community DayBonsly (and evolutions) as part of the Gift event in August 2019Poliwag (and evolutions) as part of Go Fest Yokosuka 2019Carvanha (and evolution) and Barboach (and evolution) as part of the Water Festival in late August 2019Sentret (and evolution) and Gligar (and evolution) starting from the first week of Ultra Bonus rewards in September 2019Regional exclusives Farfetch'd, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros starting from the second week of Ultra Bonus unlock in September 2019Mewtwo as part of the third week of Ultra Bonus unlocks in September 2019Elektrike and Manectric were released in September 2019Gen 5's Klink, Patrat and Lillipup as part of the third week of Ultra Bonus unlocks in September 2019Zangoose and Seviper as part of World Tourism Day and the arrival of regional EggsOddish (and evolutions) as part of Taipei Safari Zone in October 2019Yamask (and Cofagrigus) as part of the 2019 Halloween eventRegirock, Regice and Registeel as part of the A Colossal Discovery eventSkarmory as part of the A Colossal Discovery eventMoltres in November 2019Meowth and Persian as part of the Team Go Rocket Leaders releaseTentacool and Tentacruel as part of the Supereffective Week in November 2019Burmy (and evolutions) as part of the Evolution Event in December 2019Gible (and evolutions) as part of the December 2019 Egg updateSnover (and evolution) as part of the 2019 Christmas eventStantler as part of the 2019 Christmas event

2020 saw the introduction of these shiny Pokémon:

Wurmple (Silcoon, Cascoon, Beautifly and Dustox) as part of the Hatchathon in January 2020Heatran on January 7thPiplup as part of January's Community DayMinccino (and Cinccino) as part of the Minccino Limited Research, which was, in turn, part of the 2020 Lunar New Year eventRiolu (and Lucario) as part of the Sinnoh region celebration event in February 2020Hippopotas (and Hippowdon) as part of the Sinnoh region celebration event in February 2020Happiny, Chansey and Blissey as part of the 2020 Valentine's Day Celebration eventLickitung (and Lickilicky) as part of the 2020 Valentine's Day Celebration eventDarkrai as part of the Darkrai Special Raid Weekend from March 6th to March 9thAltered Forme Giratina as part of the Altered Forme Giratina Special Raid Weekend from March 13th to March 16thNincada as part of an in-game event in MarchSkorupi (and Drapion) as part of the March Team Go Rocket takeoverTimburr (Gurdurr and Conkeldurr) as part of the Go Battle League Season 1 releaseCobalion as part of the Cobalion Special Raid Weekend from March 20th to March 23rdBaltoy (and Claydol) as part of the Psychic Spectacular event in MarchTeddiursa (and Ursaring) as part of the Safari Zone St. Louis event in MarchCroagunk (and Toxicroak) as part of April's Tricky Pokémon eventExeggcute (and Exeggutor) as part of April's Spring eventMarill (and Azurill and Azumarill) as part of April's Marill Day eventVolbeat and Illumise as part of April's Buddy Up EventVirizion as part of the Remote Raid Pass celebration in AprilVenonat as part of the Kanto Throwback Challenge special research quest line released in MayDunsparce as part of the Johto Throwback Challenge special research quest line released in MaySkitty as part of the Hoenn Throwback Challenge special research quest line released in MayGlameow as part of the Sinnoh Throwback Challenge special research quest line released in MayWeedle (Kakuna and Beedrill) as part of the Weedle Community Day in JuneClefairy (and Clefable) as part of the Spotlight Hour on Tuesday, June 23rdDwebble (and Crustle) as part of the Bug Out event in June 2020Pidove (Tranquill and Unfezant) as part of the Go Weekly Challenge: Skill release in July 2020Bellsprout (Weepinbell and Victreebel) as part of the Go Weekly Challenge: Friendship release in July 2020Durant as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Heatmor as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Jigglypuff (and pre-evolution Igglybuff, and evolution Wigglytuff) as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Quilfish as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Tangela (and evolution Tangrowth) as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Woobat (and evolution Swoobat) as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Unown (letters G-O) as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2020Deino (Zweilous and Hydreigon) as part of Dragon Week in August 2020Unown (letters U-L-T-R-A) as part of Enigma Week in August 2020Staryu (and Starmie) as part of Enigma Week in August 2020Roggenrola (Boldore and Gigalith) as part of Unova Week in August 2020Genesect as part of Unova Week in August 2020Alolan Raichu as a possible reward for the September Research BreakthroughLedyba (and Ledian) during the Mega Houndoom week in September 2020Doduo (and Dodrio) during the Mega Evolution Timed Research event in September 2020Kricketot (and Kricketune) during the Longchamp event in October 2020Vulpix (and Ninetails) as part of the Berry-themed event in October 2020Spiritomb as part of the Halloween event in October 2020Magmortar as part of the second November Community Day in November 2020Slowpoke (Slowbro and Slowking) as part of the Pokémon Home event in November 2020Goldeen (and Seaking) as part of the Lake Legends event in November 2020Celebi as part of the timed limited special research quest for the Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle eventRufflet (and Braviary) as part of the timed limited special research quest for the Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle eventWooper (and Quagsire) on Friday, 11th December for The Game Awards 2020Cubchoo (and Beartic) during the Galarian Mr. Mime event in December 2020Jynx during the Pokémon Go Holidays event in December 2020

In 2021, the following shiny Pokémon were released:

Snivy (Servine and Serperior) as part of the Unova Collection Challenge in January 2021Buizel (and Floatzel) as part of the Sinnoh Collection Challenge in January 2021Miltank as part of the Johto Collection Challenge in January 2021Alomomola as part of the 2021 Valentine's Day event in February 2021Spearow (and Fearow) as part of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto on 20th February 2021Paras (and Parasect) as part of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto on 20th February 2021Hitmonless as part of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto on 20th February 2021Hitmonchan as part of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto on 20th February 2021Snorlax as part of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto on 20th February 2021Ditto as part of the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto Special Research on 20th February 2021 and in the wild on 1st September 2021Mew as part of the Mew Masterwork Research released on 20th February 2021Fletchling (Fletchinder and Talonflame) as part of the March 2021 Community DayThe Incarnate Formes for Landorus, Tornadus and Thundurus in March 2021Nosepass as part of the Searching for Legends event in March 2021Rainy Form Castform as part of the Weather Week event in March 2021Bunnelby (and Diggersby) as part of the Spring event in April 2021Trubbish (and Garbodor) as part of the Sustainability Week in April 2021Smeargle (will only be available through snapshot encounters and only during specific in-game events) as part of the New Pokémon Snap event in April 2021Galarian Ponyta (and Galarian Rapidash) as part of the Luminous Legends X event in May 2021Galarian Zigzagoon (Galarian Linoone and Obstagoon) as part of the Luminous Legends Y event in May 2021Regigigas as part of the 2021 solstice event in June 2021Yanma (and Yanmega) as part of the 2021 solstice event in June 2021Snorunt (Glalie and Froslass) as part of the 2021 solstice event in June 2021Bidoof (and Bibarel) as part of the Bidoof Breakout event in June 2021Tepig (Pignite and Emboar) as part of the July 2021 Community DayDarumaka (and Darmanitan) as part of the Fifth Anniversary event in July 2021Unown F as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Whismur (Loudred and Exploud) as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Chimecho as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Audino as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Tympole (Palpitoad and Seismitoad) as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Throh as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Sawk as part of Go Fest 2021 in July 2021Corsola available from 22nd, July 2021 Dialga as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time in July 2021Cranidos (and Rampardos) as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time in July 2021Shieldon (and Bastidon) as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Time in July 2021Palkia as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space in August 2021Heracross as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 2: Space in August 2021Galarian Meowth as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event in August 2021Galarian Farfetch'd as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event in August 2021Galarian Weezing as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event in August 2021Galarian Stunfisk as part of the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event in August 2021Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf on Tuesday, 14th September 2021Oshawott (Dewott and Samurott) as part of the September 2021 Community DayBlitzle (and Zebstrika) as part of Fashion Week in September 2021Spinarak (and Ariados) as part of the Halloween 2021 event in October 2021Reshiram as part of the Season of Heritage in December 2021Zekrom as part of the Season of Heritage in December 2021Kyurem as part of the Season of Heritage in December 2021Druddigon as part of the Dragonspiral Descent event in December 2021Holiday costume Spheal as part of the Holiday 2021 event in December 2021Galarian Darumaka and Darmanitan as part of the Holiday 2021 event in December 2021Hoothoot (and Noctowl) as part of the 2021 New Year's event in December 2021

During 2022, the following shiny Pokémon were released:

Slugma (and Magcargo) as part of the Mountains of Power event in January 2022Hoppip (Skiploom and Jumpluff) as part of February 2022 Community DayEspurr (and Meowstic) on Tuesday 1st February 2022Litleo (and Pyroar) as part of the Lunar New Year event in February 2022Deoxys - Normal Forme - on Wednesday 16th February 2022Deoxys - Attack Forme - on Saturday 19th February 2022Deoxys - Defence Forme - on Tuesday 22nd February 2022Deoxys - Speed Forme - on Friday 25th February 2022Mantine as part of Go Tour: Johto on Saturday, 26th February 2022Phanpy (and Donphan) as part of Go Tour: Johto on Saturday, 26th February 2022Girafarig as part of Go Tour: Johto on Saturday, 26th February 2022Corsola as part of Go Tour: Johto on Saturday, 26th February 2022Remoraid (and Octillery) as part of Go Tour: Johto on Saturday, 26th February 2022Tyrogue (and Hitmontop) as part of Go Tour: Johto on Saturday, 26th February 2022Yungoss (and Gumshoos) as part of Welcome to Alola event in March 2022Rockruff (and Lycanroc - Midday and Midnight form) as part of Welcome to Alola event in March 2022Therian Forme Tornadus as part of the Festival of Colors event in March 2022Cottonee (and Whimsicott) as part of the Lush Jungle event in March 2022Therian Forme Thundurus on March 11th 2022Stufful (and Bewear) as part of the Community Day event in April 2022Corphish (and Crawdaunt) as part of the Pokémon Go Safari Zone: Seville in May 2022Cherubi (and Cherrim) as part the Sustainability Week 2022 event in April 2022Therian Forme Landorus on April 26th 2022Binacle (and Barbaracle) as part of the Water Festival event in May 2022Shroomish (and Breloom) as part of Go Fest 2022 on June 4th 2022Numel (and Camerupt) as part of Go Fest 2022 on June 4th 2022Karrablast (and Escavalier) as part of Go Fest 2022 on June 4th 2022Shelmet (and Accelgor) as part of Go Fest 2022 on June 4th 2022Axew (Fraxlure and Haxorus) as part of Go Fest 2022 on June 4th 2022Unown B as part of Go Fest 2022 on June 5th 2022Tirtouga (and Carracosta) as part of Adventure Week in June 2022Archen (and Archeops) as part of Adventure Week in June 2022Pansear (and Simisear) as part of Go Fest: Berlin on July 1st 2022Foongus (and Amoonguss) as part of Go Fest: Berlin on July 1st 2022Combee (and Vespiquen) as part of Go Fest: Seattle on July 22nd 2022Panpour (and Simipour) as part of Go Fest: Seattle on July 22nd 2022Hisuian Braviary as part of the Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day on July 31st 2022Pansage (and Simisage) as part of Go Fest: Sapporo on August 5th 2022Swirlix (and Slurpuff) as part of Go Fest: Sapporo on August 5th 2022Venipede (Whirlipede and Scolipede) as part of Bug Out! event on August 10th 2022Munna (and Musharna) as part of the Go Fest 2022: Finale event on Saturday, 27th August 2022Unown N and X as part of the Go Fest 2022: Finale event on Saturday, 27th August 2022Inkay (and Malamar) as part of the Inkay Limited Research day on Sunday, 3rd September 2022Elgyem (and Beheeyem) as part of the Psychic Spectacular event on Tuesday, 6th September 2022Furfrou as part of the 2022 Fashion Week event in September 2022Yveltal as part of the 2022 Fashion Week event in September 2022Litwick (Lampent and Chandelure) as part of the Community Day event in October 2022Shedinja as October 2022's Research Breakthrough Pokémon rewardXerneas as part of the Evolving Starts event in October 2022Noibat (and Noivern) as part of Halloween 2022 Part 1 event in October 2022Galarian Yamask (and Runerigus) as part of Halloween 2022 Part 1 event in October 2022Pumpkaboo (and Gourgeist) as part of Halloween 2022 Part 2 event in October 2022Ursaluna as part of the Community Day event in November 2022Galarian Mr. Mime (and Mr. Rime) on Thursday, 1st December 2022Bergmite (and Avalugg) on Thursday, 15th December 2022

The following shiny Pokémon made their debut in Pokémon Go throughout 2023:

Chespin (Quilladin and Chesnaught) on Saturday, 7th January as part of the January Community DayDedenne as part of the Twinkling Fantasy event in January 2023Helioptile (and Heliolisk) as part of the Crackling Voltage event in January 2023Tapu Koko as part of the Crackling Voltage event in January 2023Frillish (and Jellicent) as part of the Valentine's Day event in February 2023Tapu Lele as part of the Valentine's Day event in February 2023Kecleon as part of Go Tour: Hoenn in February 2023Jirachi as part of the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted in February 2023Unown H as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Surskit (and Masquerain) as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Gulpin (and Swalot) as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Torkoal as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Cacnea (and Cacturne) as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Tropius as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Relicanth as part of the Global Go Tour: Hoenn in Feburary 2023Galarian Slowpoke (Galarian Slowbro and Galarian Slowking) as part of the Community Day in March 2023Tapu Bulu on Monday 17th April 2023Drilbur (and Excadrill) as part of the Sustainability Week 2023 event in April 2023Stunfisk as part of the Stunfisk Limited Research Day in April 2023Mantyke as part of the An Instinctive Hero event in May 2023Kleavor as part of the Kleavor Raid Day in May 2023Tapu Fini as part of the A Valorous Hero event in May 2023Fennekin (Braixen and Delphox) as part of May 2023's Community Day eventClauncher (and Clawitzer) as part of the Water Festival: Beach Week event in June 2023Nihilego on June 15th 2023Fomantis (and Lurantis) as part of the Solstice Horizons event in June 2023Pancham (and Pangoro) as part of the Team Rocket Takeover during the Solstice Horizons event in June 2023Turtonator as part of the Dark Flames event in June 2023Tyrunt (and Tyrantrum) as part of Adventure Week 2023 in July 2023Amaura (and Aurorus) as part of Adventure Week 2023 in July 2023Petilil (and Lilligant) as part of the Glittering Garden event in August 2023Unown (M and !) as part of Go Fest 2023 London and Osaka in AugustDewpider (and Araquanid) as part of Go Fest 2023 London and Osaka in AugustPetilil (and Lilligant) as part of Go Fest 2023 London and Osaka in AugustScraggy (and Scrafty) as part of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships event in August 2023Froakie (Frogadier and Greninja) as part of August 2023's Community Day eventGolett (and Golurk) as part of Go Fest 2023 New York in AugustSkrelp (and Dragalge) as part of Go Fest 2023 New York / Noxious Swamp in AugustGoomy (Sliggoo and Goodra) as part of Go Fest 2023 in AugustEast Sea Shellos (and East Sea Gastrodon) as part of Go Fest 2023 in AugustWest Sea Shellos (and West Sea Gastrodon) as part of Go Fest 2023 in AugustJoltik (and Galvantula) as part of Go Fest 2023 in AugustOranguru as part of Go Fest 2023 in AugustLechonk (and Oinkologne) as part of the A Paldean Adventure event in September 2023Bombirdier as part of the Ultra Unlock: Paldea event in September 2023Solosis (Duosion and Reuniclus) as part of Psychic Spectacular 2023 in September 2023Grubbin (Charjabug and Vikavolt) as part of the September 2023 Community DayHisuian Growlithe (and Hisuian Arcanine) as part of the Out to Play event in September 2023Guzzlord on Friday 6th October 2023Phantump (and Trevenant) in Halloween Part 1 in October 2023Zorua (and Zoroark) in Halloween Part 2 in October 2023Paldean Wooper (and Clodsire) as part of November 2023's Community Day

The Season of Adventures Abound is here! The Halloween event has returned, bringing with it Greavard and Houndstone.Party Play - Pokémon Go's multiplayer feature - is here, along with the Welcome Party quest.You can also work on the Timed Investigation: Master Ball quest and compete in the Go Battle League.Be sure to compete in Shadow Raids, complete Routes, use Daily Adventure Incense for the chance of encountering Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. This incense may also give you encounters with other rare Pokémon in Pokémon Go.

Other things to know about Pokémon Go Shinies - independent Shinies, Shiny Ditto and more

Aside the from the basics, there are a few other important points to note about Shiny Pokémon and the way they operate:

Shiny Pokémon are independent - in other words, two people can go to the same place and catch the same Magikarp, which has the same stats and IVs, but they won't necessarily both be Shiny. This is generally seen as a good thing by the community: it means people won't all be rushing to the same place after a Shiny is spotted, and 'spoofers' who cheat the system to change their location won't be able to instantly grab a Shiny as soon as one is located.Shiny Pokémon can also be other 'states' of creatures - meaning they can also be Lucky, Shadow and Purified.Shiny Pokémon's evolutions will be Shiny too - the good news, at least, is that Shiny Pokémon will evolve into Shiny Pokémon. So that means a gold Magikarp will turn into a red Gyarados when evolved, and so on. Another reason to hold onto those Candies for any Pokémon you encounter!Shinies have their own entries in the Pokédex - Once you have found a Shiny, visit that creature in the Pokédex and you can view its unique appearance, alongside any gender differences. The following image by Dronpes explains this in closer detail: Credit: reddit user DronpesShiny Pokémon show up as standard colour Pokémon on the map - they only reveal themselves as Shiny once you start the battle sequence with them, which means checking every Pokémon you see now if you want to find Shinies, even if you've already caught plenty of that Pokémon!There's a new warning if you try to transfer a Shiny - if you try and send a Shiny to Professor Willow, you'll get an additional pop-up warning checking that you definitely want to transfer this Shiny Pokémon. A nice touch to stop any fat finger issues!

That's all the important info you need - the rest of it is down to good old fashioned luck, so it's time get searching!

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