Frequent question: Is it worth getting shiny Pokémon?

What is so great about shiny Pokemon?

In the games, a shiny Pokemon tends to also have shining stars surrounding it, and it often makes a unique sound effect upon being captured. … For the most part, shiny Pokemon have a color that is dramatically different than its non-shiny counterpart, so the shiny creatures really stands out.

Does shiny make a Pokémon better?

Are Shiny Pokemon Stronger in Pokemon GO

There’s no difference between a regular Pokemon and a shiny Pokemon aside from its appearance. There’s no bonus to IVs, no power boost and nothing else that could differentiate it from a regular version.

Why are shiny Pokemon so rare?

Shiny Pokemon are rare because they are more easily spotted by predators and therefore, can’t survive as easily as their normal counterparts. … With little chance of survival, besides being caught by a trainer, shiny Pokemon easily die out.

Is a lucky Pokémon better?

Lucky Pokémon benefits

Lucky Pokémon are highly desired because of their reduced Stardust cost when powering up. Stardust cost is reduced by half for Lucky Pokémon. … However, if you trade a Pokémon and it becomes Lucky, it will always have at least 80% IVs, ensuring a pretty strong Pokémon.

What is the rarest shiny in Pokémon Go?

Currently, Shiny Detective Pikachu is considered by many to be the rarest Shiny ever in Pokémon GO because it was never officially released. Overall, some of the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon Go are the Pikachus with special hats because they’re only available during one-time limited events.

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Should I evolve 4 star Pokémon?

You can check out our tips for evolving Pokémon in Pokémon Go for more detail, but generally it’s advisable to evolve your high-IV Pokémon before you start spending Stardust to Power Up and increase its Level. That’s because each time a Pokémon evolves, although its IVs stay the same, its moveset is randomised.

How rare is a shiny?

The chance of seeing a shiny Pokémon is 1 in every 8192, or a probability of 0.01220703125% during each encounter.

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