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[[File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|300px|thumb|"Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon" by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]

A '''Shiny Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|色違い|いろちがい}}''' ''color variation''; '''{{tt|光|ひか}}る''' ''shining'') is a specific {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with different coloration to what is usual for its species. It is one of the many differences that a Pokémon can have within its species.

They were originally called '''rare''' (Japanese: レア ''rare'') in the debug menu from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, '''Color Pokémon''' in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], and also referred to as '''Alt. Color''' in the [[Generation III]] [[easy chat system]]. The '''{{TCG|Shining Pokémon}}''' from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} were also introduced before the word "Shiny" was officially used in Pokémon games.

[[List of Pokémon with form differences|Form differences]], such as that of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, are not normal/Shiny variations of one another, but the individual forms can be Shiny.

In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], a Pokémon's shininess is visible in the overworld. Additionally, in Legends: Arceus, the menu sprite of Shiny Pokémon will depict its Shiny coloration.

The term "Shiny Pokémon" was first created by fans based on the sparkling sound effect and animation at the start of an encounter with one in the {{pkmn|games}}. Eventually, this term fell into official usage in Generation IV, used on promotional material promoting Shiny [[event Pokémon]].

In Japanese, there are some distinct terms used to describe Shiny Pokémon:

「レア」 (''rare'') in the debug menu found in the game data of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

「いろちがい」 (''color variation'') is used in several official sources referring to Shiny Pokémon:

* The list of the player's Pokémon from [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].

* A [[Wonder Card]] distributed with a Shiny {{p|Milotic}} in the Japanese version of {{game|Platinum}}. Specifically, the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)|2008 TCG World Championships Milotic}}, released on 12 October 2008.

* This Japanese word is used in {{game|Black and White|s}}, when a female {{tc|Ace Trainer}} mentions Shiny Pokémon, and a male Ace Trainer mentions Shiny {{p|Krokorok}}. They are both located at the same house in [[Nimbasa City]].

* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, this Japanese word appears in the description of [[Shiny Charm]].

「{{tt|光|ひか}}る」 (''shining'') is sometimes used in official sources as well.

* The {{TCG|Shining Pokémon}} from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} use the word 「ひかる」 in Japanese. For instance, the {{OBP|Shining Gyarados|Neo Revelation 65}} (Japanese: ひかるギャラドス) card.

* A Japanese webpage about [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] on Nintendo.co.jp refers to Shiny Pokémon with the word 「光る」.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_np3j/ ポケモンスタジアム 金銀 - Nintendo.co.jp]</ref>

* [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork "[[:File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon]]" (Japanese: 光るポケモンとの遭遇) uses the word 「光る」.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0205/03/02/index.html ３－２．この春登場、強力・注目　商品ラインナップ - Nintendo.co.jp]</ref>

* The [[Shiny Charm]] (Japanese: ひかるおまもり ''Shining Charm'') uses that word in its Japanese name as well.

** From [[Pokémon X and Y]] onwards, the Japanese description of Shiny Charm mentions Shiny Pokémon with the word 「ひかる」 as well.

These are the names used for Shiny Pokémon in English:

* The Shiny Pokémon were named "rare" (Japanese: レア ''rare'') on [[Pokémon.com]] during Generation II<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20021011204306/http://www.pokemon.com/events/events4.asp Pokémon.com | Gotta Catch 'Em All! Station] (September 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003)</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030124023941/http://www.pokemon.com/events/events8.asp Pokémon.com | Gotta Catch 'Em All! Station] (January 3 to March 13, 2003)</ref> and in the debug menu found in the game data of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

* The Shiny Pokémon are named "Color Pokémon" in the list of the player's Pokémon from [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. Specifically, the player's Pokémon may be listed according to the options "Group Color Pokémon" and "Cancel Color Pokémon".

* In [[Generation III]] games, the [[easy chat system]] includes the option "Alt. Color". This is translated from Japanese 「いろちがい」 (''color variation''), a term commonly used for Shiny Pokémon in multiple Pokémon media.

* The word "Shining" is used for the {{TCG|Shining Pokémon}} from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. For instance, the {{OBP|Shining Gyarados|Neo Revelation 65}} card.

* The word "Shiny" is mentioned in the title of the "Wow! Shiny {{p|Milotic}}!" [[Wonder Card]], which was distributed for {{game|Platinum}}. This is the first use of the word "Shiny" (referring to Shiny Pokémon) in an English game. However, this text was retrieved with the Wonder Card, and is not otherwise included in Pokémon Platinum's game data.

* The word "Shiny" is first used in the anime in ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', which aired in English on December 11, 2010. In the episode [[Barry (anime)|Barry]] exclaims that [[Ash's Noctowl]] is a weird Shiny color.

* The word "Shiny" is used in {{game|Black and White|s}}, when a female {{tc|Ace Trainer}} mentions Shiny Pokémon, and a male Ace Trainer mentions Shiny {{p|Krokorok}}. They are both located at the same house in [[Nimbasa City]]. This is the first use of the English word "Shiny" (referring to Shiny Pokémon) stored in the data of an English game, instead of received from a Wonder Card.

* The [[Shiny Charm]] debuted later, in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. The item itself includes the word "Shiny", and the item description mentions Shiny Pokémon.

==Design==

Shiny Pokémon can differ in color from their normal counterparts very little or very much. Some Pokémon, such as {{p|Glaceon}} or {{p|Pichu}}, have a Shiny coloration only a few shades darker or lighter in color. Conversely, some Pokémon, such as {{p|Caterpie}} or {{p|Smeargle}}, have dramatic differences in color.

An evolutionary line is not necessarily guaranteed to have similar Shiny colorations even if their standard colorations are the same; both {{p|Ponyta}} and {{p|Rapidash}} have orange flames, but a Shiny Ponyta has blue flames while a Shiny Rapidash has gray flames (this is switched in [[Generation II]]). Sometimes, two Pokémon in an evolutionary line with different standard colorations will have the same Shiny coloration, as in the case of {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Delcatty}}.

Little is known about how Shiny colorations are chosen. While it is often rumored that early Shiny colorations were determined algorithmically, all Pokémon Shiny colorations are individually defined in the game data<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokegold/blob/1521f52e37741a9220a1362443df6d0462e582d3/data/pokemon/palettes.asm Pokémon Gold Disassembly]</ref> and Pokémon with similar palettes have distinct Shiny colorations even in [[Generation II]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/DrLavaYT/status/1235549199543885825 @DrLavaYT] on Twitter</ref> [[James Turner]], who has worked as a Pokémon designer since [[Generation V]], stated that the first time he selected Shiny colorations was in [[Generation VII]], when he selected the Shiny colorations of [[Ultra Beast]]s he designed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1091889698555875328 @JamesTurner_42] on Twitter</ref>

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#DAA520; border:3px solid #8E6B15"

! width="80px" style="background:#EEE; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen II

| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyLAStar.png]]

Shiny Pokémon were introduced in the [[Generation II]] games. When a Shiny Pokémon appears in the wild or from its [[Poké Ball]], [[#Appearance|it is surrounded]] by a flash of stars or light, which is accompanied by a pinging sound effect.

Individual Pokémon cannot change their Shininess. A Shiny Pokémon will always be Shiny, and a regular Pokémon will never become Shiny. Upon evolution, a Pokémon retains its Shiny status; for example, a Shiny {{p|Charmander}}, if leveled up, will eventually become a Shiny {{p|Charmeleon}} and then a Shiny {{p|Charizard}}, while a regular Charmander will become a regular Charmeleon and then a regular Charizard.

An icon (seen in the table above) appears on the status screen of Shiny Pokémon in most games. In Generation II, this icon appears in the top-right corner of the screen, by the gender symbol, while in most other games, it appears in or near one of the corners of the Pokémon's image; however, {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} do not have any icon. In Generation III, the Pokémon's [[Pokédex]] number will be colored gold instead of white and the background of the Pokémon's image has a lighter shade; likewise, in Generation IV and V, the color of some elements of the status screen differ for Shiny Pokémon.

| colspan="4" | 1/8192 || colspan="3" | 1/4096

| 1/64 || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash;

| &mdash; || &mdash; || 5/8192 || 6/8192 || colspan="3" | 6/4096

| &mdash; || &mdash; || 41/8192 || &mdash; || 1/100<ref>[https://github.com/wwwwwwzx/3DSRNGTool/blob/e6b269611b6ada8ddc169139333b1347d78d4b6a/3DSRNGTool/Gen6/PokeRadar.cs#L52 PokeRadar RNG wwwwwwzx/3DSRNGTool · GitHub]</ref> || &mdash; || 1/99<ref name="bdsptable">https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1462473371917111303</ref>

| &mdash; || &mdash; || 1/24576<ref group="note">If 0 out of 25 values result in Shininess, the Pokémon can only be Shiny if Cute Charm fails.</ref> &ndash; 21.34%<ref group="note">If 8 out of 25 values result in Shininess.</ref> || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash;

| &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || +2/8192{{sup/5|B2W2}} || colspan="3" | +2/4096<ref group="note">Adds 3 extra Shiny rolls in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.</ref><ref name="platable">https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1486699504732717057</ref>

| &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || 5/4096 || &mdash; || &mdash;

| &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || 41/4096 || &mdash; || &mdash;

| &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || 0.08% + X*0.01% || &mdash; || &mdash;

| &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || &mdash; || 13/4096 || &mdash;

| 1/300<ref group="note">If Shiny Charm, 1/100. Star sparkles variant only.</ref>

| 2/4096<ref name="bdsptable"/>

| +25/4096<ref name="platable"/>{{sup/8|LA}}

| +12/4096<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1498056331315625984</ref>

| +1/4096<ref name="platable"/>

! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokédex]] research level max

| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | +2/4096<ref name="platable"/>

===Determining Shininess===

====Generation II====

In Generation II, being Shiny is determined by a Pokémon's {{IV}}s. If a Pokémon's Speed, Defense, and Special IVs are all 10, and its Attack IV is 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 or 15, it will be Shiny. Because of this, a Shiny Pokémon traded to a [[Generation I]] game and then traded back to Generation II will retain its Shininess, and a Pokémon obtained in Generation I whose IVs meet the requirements for Shininess will also become Shiny when traded to Generation II.

 

Since the HP IV is calculated from the other four IVs, a Shiny Pokémon's HP IV will always be either 0 or 8. Shiny Pokémon are generally above average in terms of IVs, but only slightly.

The probability of a Pokémon encountered in the wild or obtained as a [[gift Pokémon|gift]], [[in-game trade]], or {{pkmn2|event}} in Generation II having its IVs line up in the above manner is 1/8192 (assuming every IV combination has the same probability, which is usually the case).

The probability differs for [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] Pokémon, as their IVs are partially influenced by their parents. Specifically, a parent passes its Special stat (plus or minus 8) and its Defense stat to its children that are the opposite gender from it. (If Ditto is one of the parents, it is always the one that passes these stats.) This means that if a Shiny parent passes its IVs to a child, the child's inherited Defense IV will always be 10, its inherited Special IV will have a 1/2 chance of being 10, its randomly generated Attack IV will have a 1/2 chance of being an appropriate value, and its randomly generated Speed IV will have 1/16 chance of being 10. This results in a 1/64 chance that such a child will be Shiny. These breeding mechanics also mean that if a child inherits its IVs from a Pokémon that does not have a Defense IV of 10 and a Special IV of 2 or 10, it cannot be Shiny.

 

 

 

 

 

The above formula can result in a number ranging from 0 to 65535. In Generations III to V, if this result is less than 8, then the Pokémon is Shiny; starting in [[Generation VI]], this threshold was increased to 16. For Generations III to V, this gives an overall probability of 8/65536 or 1/8192, exactly the same as in Generation II. For Generations VI and later, the probability is doubled. In Generation VIII, if this result equals 0, or if the Pokémon has the [[fateful encounter]] flag set, then the Pokémon has square Shiny sparkles.

* In Generation II [[core series]] games (as well as in [[Generation I]], when played in [[Color palette (Generations I–II)|color]]), the transformed Pokémon retains its original color palette. For instance, Shiny {{p|Ditto}} and Shiny {{p|Mew}} are both blue Pokémon, so they will transform into blue versions of the target.

* In {{jap|Pokémon Stadium|Japanese Pokémon Stadium}} and {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, the transformed Pokémon has the normal colors of the target.

* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] and [[Generation III]] games (including [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]]), a Shiny Pokémon transforms into the Shiny version of the target Pokémon. Likewise, a non-Shiny Pokémon transforms into the non-Shiny version of the target Pokémon.

* From [[Generation IV]] onwards (including [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]), Transform copies the target's coloration; whether or not the transformed Pokémon is Shiny depends on whether the target is, not the user.

[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|A Shiny Gyarados in the anime]]

Pokémon that are transferred from [[Generation I]] games may also be Shiny, depending on their IVs. Due to correlations between [[Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon|pseudorandom numbers]] in the Generation I games, Pokémon encountered in those games in [[tall grass]], on [[cave tile]]s, or by {{m|Surf}}ing on [[water tile|water]] cannot have a set of IVs that would allow them to be Shiny in Generation II. [[Fishing]] encounters, [[gift Pokémon]] (including from {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}), stationary Pokémon (such as {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}), and [[in-game trade]]s can have any set of IVs, so they always have the same 1/8192 chance of having a Shiny IV combination.<ref>[http://wiki.pokemonspeedruns.com/index.php?title=Pokémon_Red/Blue_Wild_DVs Pokémon Red/Blue Wild DVs]</ref>

* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Shiny Smeargle can only have pattern ID of 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8.

In [[Generation III]], some Shiny Pokémon appear on NPCs' teams. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, three Trainers in the [[Trainer Tower]] have Shiny Pokémon: the Trainer on the seventh floor in the Single Battle mode has a Shiny {{p|Meowth}}, the pair of Trainers on the first floor in the [[Double Battle]] mode have a Shiny {{p|Espeon}}, and the second Trainer on the fourth floor in the Knockout Mode has a Shiny {{p|Seaking}}. Several [[Pokémon Battle e]] Trainers also have Pokémon which are preset as Shiny.

[[File:Pikachu-colored Pichu sit.png|thumb|100px|{{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}}, a Shiny {{p|Pichu}} available via {{pkmn2|event}}]]

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a Shiny Pokémon's coloration is reflected in the overworld if it is used as a [[walking Pokémon]]. As well, Pokémon encountered via the [[PokéWalker]] are prevented from being shiny.<ref>https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/past-gen-rng-research.61090/post-2634864 Pokewalker RNG Research</ref>

The [[Masuda method]] refers to breeding two Pokémon originating from games of different languages to increase the chances of breeding a Shiny Pokémon. Under these circumstances, the game generates up to five total personality values to attempt to find one that will be Shiny. Despite being obtainable in one's native language savefile, foreign language Pokémon obtained via [[in-game trade]]s, such as the {{DL|Foreign Pokédex entries|In Generation IV|Meister}}'s {{p|Magikarp|Foppa}} and [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{p|Pikachu|Volty}}, are treated as being from the language of origin shown by the language tag,<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1558955387369439232</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1558988423460925440</ref> so if bred with a parent caught in the same save file,<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1558956869829492737</ref> the Masuda method will take effect.

[[Generation V]] introduced a mechanism often referred to as a "[[Appendix:Fan_terminology#Shiny-locked|Shiny lock]]", preventing {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Victini}} from being Shiny. Any Pokémon obtained in [[Entree Forest]] (i.e., from the [[Pokémon Dream World]]) are also prevented from being Shiny. The {{p|Zorua}} gifted at [[Castelia City]]{{sup/5|BW}}, and the {{p|Zoroark}} encountered in [[Lostlorn Forest]]{{sup/5|BW}} are also prevented from being Shiny.

Reshiram, Zekrom, and Victini still have Shiny sprites in the games' data.

In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the player can obtain three specific Shiny Pokémon (but only two per version). If the player registers every non-event Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number (Black 2 and White 2)|Unova Pokédex]], they can receive a [[Permit]] that allows them to travel to the [[Nature Preserve]], where they can encounter a Shiny {{p|Haxorus}}. After defeating [[Benga]] in the [[Black Tower]]{{sup/5|B2}} or [[White Treehollow]]{{sup/5|W2}}, Benga will give the player a Shiny {{p|Gible}}{{sup/5|B2}} or Shiny {{p|Dratini}}{{sup/5|W2}}.

Starting in Generation V, Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]] will appear Shiny if the first specimen of that Pokémon encountered was Shiny.

Generation V also introduces the [[Shiny Charm]], a [[Key Item]] that causes the game to generate up to two extra personality values in an attempt to make a wild or bred Pokémon Shiny. This effect can stack with the Masuda method's effect. This item is also available in all future games.

[[Generation VI]] slightly changed how Shiny Pokémon are determined to double the default chances that a Pokémon will be Shiny. The basic formula remains the same, but the threshold for a Pokémon to be Shiny is now 16 instead of 8. This results in a base Shiny probability of 16/65536 or 1/4096.

The following Pokémon are prevented from being Shiny when encountered as [[wild Pokémon]] in Generation VI games: the [[Legendary birds]], the [[aura trio]], {{p|Mewtwo}}, the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], {{p|Deoxys}}, as well as the {{p|Snorlax}} encountered on [[Kalos Route 7]]. The in-game gift [[Cosplay Pikachu]], and gifted {{p|Lucario}} at the [[Tower of Mastery]] also cannot be Shiny.

The [[Poké Radar]] returns for [[Pokémon X and Y]]. The exact mechanics of the Poké Radar in these games are not confirmed, but the Poké Radar can still force a Pokémon in a shaking patch to be Shiny.

In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}} have a chance to be forced to be Shiny. Unlike most other methods that increase the odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon, this does not increase the number of personality values that the game tries, but instead executes a {{DL|DexNav|Shiny probability|custom algorithm}} to decide whether to force a Shiny personality value. In brief summary, the chances of forcing a Shiny Pokémon grow steadily from 0% at Search Level 0 to 0.06% at Search Level 100 (only surpassing the natural odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon at Search Level 41), then grows steadily to 0.08% at Search Level 200, after which the rate of growth becomes 0.01% for every 100 Search Levels. Certain factors can increase the odds further by performing the check extra times. There is a random 4% chance it will be performed four extra times; if the player has the Shiny Charm it will be performed two extra times; and if the player is encountering the 50th or 100th Pokémon in a chain of hidden Pokémon, it will be performed five or ten extra times respectively. All of these bonuses stack.<ref>[http://mrnbayoh.github.io/pkmn6gen/dexnav_shiny/ Pokemon ORAS DexNav Shiny Encounter Probability Analysis]</ref>

[[File:Shiny Tapu Koko.png|thumb|200px|Promotional artwork of a Shiny {{p|Tapu Koko}}]]

The following Pokémon are prevented from being Shiny when encountered as [[wild Pokémon]] in Generation VII games: The [[Guardian deities]], the [[Light trio]], {{p|Zygarde}} in [[Resolution Cave]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, the two {{p|Wishiwashi}} encountered during the [[Trial]] in [[Brooklet_Hill#Brooklet_Hill_proper_3|Brooklet Hill]]{{sup/7|SM}}, {{p|Pinsir}} on [[Exeggutor Island]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, {{p|Bewear}} in the [[Hau'oli City#Shopping_District_4| Hau'oli City Shopping District]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, the {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Drifloon}} at the [[Trainers' School (Alola)|Trainers' School]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, the {{p|Sandygast}} on [[Alola Route 15|Route 15]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, the static encounter female {{p|Frillish}} on [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, and the {{p|Electrode}} found in [[Team Rocket's Castle]].

The following [[gift Pokemon|gift]] are also prevented from being Shiny: {{p|Cosmog}}, {{p|Magearna}}, all {{p|Zygarde}} obtained from [[Route 16]] and the [[Zygarde Cube]], and all [[Totem]]-sized Pokémon obtained on [[Heahea Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.

=====Sun and Moon=====

In the {{g|Sun and Moon}}, as well as {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, as Pokémon in [[SOS Battle]]s continue calling in allies, the chance that they will be Shiny increases. At chain lengths of 11, 21, and 31, the game will check up to four extra personality values to find a Shiny Pokémon (meaning the maximum number of personality values checked will be 13 for a chain of 31 Pokémon or more). In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the chain length resets to 0 after 255, but in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], it does not reset. This effect can stack with the Shiny Charm's effect.<ref>[https://twitter.com/wwwwwwzx/status/947223541925126144 wwwwwwzx on Twitter]</ref>

=====Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon=====

=====Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!=====

! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | Shiny Rate

! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | Lure

! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | Shiny Charm

! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lure &<br>Shiny Charm

The [[Catch Combo]] bonus is only applied to the next Pokémon of the chained species to spawn after the prior Pokémon is captured, meaning you must continue to catch Pokémon regardless of chain length, or the bonus will not apply to any subsequent spawns. The bonus does not apply to any Pokémon that spawn nearby that do not match the currently chained species.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1492970750264979456</ref>

In {{g|Sword and Shield}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, [[Symbol encounter|Pokémon that appear in the overworld]] use their standard coloration, regardless of whether they are Shiny or not. They will not be revealed to be Shiny until they are encountered. [[Walking Pokémon]] assigned to follow the player in [[Isle of Armor]], [[Crown Tundra]], and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} outdoor areas will use their correct coloration. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} Shiny Pokémon that appear in the overworld will be colored properly, play the Shiny animation and audio cue when spawning, and periodically play the Shiny animation and audio cue while roaming the overworld.

Additionally, starting in Pokémon Sword and Shield v1.1.0, Shiny Pokémon met in a [[fateful encounter]] or transferred from [[Pokémon GO]] always have square sparkles, regardless of their personality value.<ref>https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1273492861065912320</ref>

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the following Pokémon are prevented from being Shiny when encountered as wild Pokémon: the [[Regional form|Galarian]] {{p|Slowpoke}} at {{DL|Wedgehurst|Wedgehurst Station}},<ref>https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX/blob/master/PKHeX.Core/Legality/Encounters/Data/Encounters8.cs#L339</ref> the {{p|Corvisquire}} on [[Galar Route 3]],<ref>https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX/blob/master/PKHeX.Core/Legality/Encounters/Data/Encounters8.cs#L101</ref> {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, {{p|Eternatus}}, the Galarian [[Legendary birds]], {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Glastrier}}, {{p|Spectrier}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}. Additionally, all [[Gift_Pokémon#Generation_VIII|in-game gift Pokémon]] (except the fossil Pokémon from [[Cara Liss]]) cannot be Shiny.<ref>https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX/blob/master/PKHeX.Core/Legality/Encounters/Data/Encounters8.cs#L35-L70</ref>

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the following Pokémon are prevented from being Shiny: the [[Gift_Pokémon#Generation_VIII|Gift Mew and Jirachi]] in [[Floaroma Town]], and all Pokémon available via [[In-game trade]].

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, all [[Legendary]], [[Mythical]], and [[Gift Pokémon|Gift]] Pokémon are prevented from being shiny, as well as certain static encounters during [[Task#Missions|Mission]]s and [[Task#Requests|Request]]s, such as the three Alpha Pokémon found in [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor|Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]'s caves during Missions 14, 15, and 16.  

The player can obtain a guaranteed Shiny {{p|Ponyta}} from the {{DL|Task|request}} ''A Peculiar Ponyta''.

! {{MSP/HOME|872 s|Snom}}

! {{MSP/HOME|861 s|Grimmsnarl}}

! {{MSP/HOME|183 s|Marill}}

| Themed around "Defeating Water-type Pokémon to earn [[Fresh Water]], [[Soda Pop]], and [[Lemonade]]", however due to an oversight, the event did not reward any of the above.<ref>https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/maxraidbattles/eventden-waterevent.shtml</ref>

! {{MSP/HOME|090 s|Shellder}}

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! {{MSP/HOME|185 s|Sudowoodo}}

! {{MSP/HOME|697 s|Tyrantrum}}

! [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px|Gigantamax]]<br>{{MSP/HOME|868 s|Milcery}}

! {{MSP/HOME|129 s|Magikarp}}

! {{MSP/HOME|225 s|Delibird}}

! {{MSP/HOME|133 s|Eevee}}

! {{MSP/HOME|571 s|Zoroark}}

! {{MSP/HOME|337 s|Lunatone}}{{MSP/HOME|338 s|Solrock}}

! {{MSP/HOME|573 s|Cinccino}}

! {{MSP/HOME|609 s|Chandelure}}

! {{MSP/HOME|584 s|Vanilluxe}}

! {{MSP/HOME|138 s|Omanyte}}

! [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px|Gigantamax]]<br>{{MSP/HOME|879Gi s|Copperajah}}

! {{MSP/HOME|853 s|Grapploct}}

! {{MSP/HOME|186 s|Politoed}}

! {{MSP/HOME|831 s|Wooloo}}

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! {{MSP/HOME|052G s|Meowth}}

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! {{MSP/HOME|875 s|Eiscue}}

! {{MSP/HOME|184 s|Azumarill}}

! {{MSP/HOME|549 s|Lilligant}}

! [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px|Gigantamax]]<br>{{MSP/HOME|025Gi s|Pikachu}}

| Released for [[Pokémon Day]]. Have the [[Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor]]. Part of [[List_of_other_event_distributions_in_Generation_VIII#Gigantamax_Pikachu_Max_Raid_Battle_items|1 Million Victories]] challenge.

! [[File:Dynamax icon.png|24px|Gigantamax]]<br>{{MSP/HOME|868 s|Milcery}}

! {{MSP/HOME|845 s|Cramorant}}

| Released to celebrate Pokémon featured in [[Secrets of the Jungle]]. Part of [[List_of_other_event_distributions_in_Generation_VIII#Cramorant_Max_Raid_Battle_items|1 Million Victories]] challenge.

! {{MSP/HOME|128 s|Tauros}}

! {{MSP/HOME|819 s|Skwovet}}{{MSP/HOME|820 s|Greedent}}

! {{MSP/HOME|037A s|Vulpix}}

! {{MSP/HOME|819 s|Skwovet}}

! {{MSP/HOME|711Sm s|Gourgeist|Small Size}}{{MSP/HOME|711Su s|Gourgeist|Super Size}}

! {{MSP/HOME|036 s|Clefable}}

! {{MSP/HOME|025 s|Pikachu}}

! {{MSP/HOME|321 s|Wailord}}

! {{MSP/HOME|807 s|Zeraora}}

| Zeraora was uncatchable, part of [[List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#1 Million Victories Shiny Zeraora|1 Million Victories]] challenge.<ref group="note">At the launch of [[The Isle of Armor]], uncatchable {{p|Zeraora}} [[Wild Area News#June 17 to 28, 2020|appeared]] in 3★-5★ raids. In 5★ raids, one of the Zeraora encounters was Shiny and set to a higher difficulty. Players eventually received [[List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#1 Million Victories Shiny Zeraora|Shiny Zeraora]] via [[Pokémon HOME]] as a reward for collectively defeating over 1 million Zeraora in [[Max Raid Battle]]s.</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1275629411514175488</ref>

! style="background:#fff; | {{MSP/HOME|129 s|Magikarp}}

Unlike in previous generations, where [[Egg]]s keep their original [[personality value]]s when traded and can potentially go from Shiny to non-Shiny or vice-versa if hatched by a player with a different [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]] and Secret ID, Eggs traded in [[Generation VIII]] have their personality values altered according to the hatcher's TID/SID, to ensure they retain their original Shiny status when hatched by a player other than the original owner.

=====Sword and Shield=====

=====Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=====

In the [[Grand Underground]], the Lightstone bonus<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1459147114110492676</ref> allows for 1 bonus shiny reroll after all players in an instance of the Grand Underground collect pink sparkles left by Diglett and Dugtrio that occasionally appear at corners and intersections, that give 1 and 3 points respectively.  

Accumulating 40 of these points displays the message "something good will happen", and a whistle sound will play to all players in the instance. This increases the shiny odds for Pokémon in [[Grand_Underground#Pok.C3.A9mon_Hideaways|Hideaways]] from 1/4096 to 1/2048.25, for a period of 4 minutes. After the 4 minute period is over, a whistle will sound and the counter resets to 0, allowing Diglett and Dugtrio to appear again.

Additionally, [[Poké Radar]] chaining is available, and has [[Poké_Radar#Chain_Bonuses|Chain Bonuses]] that differ from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, capping out at a Shiny Rate of 1/99 when you reach a chain length of 40+.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1462473371917111303</ref>

=====Legends: Arceus=====

The Shiny Charm in this game also grants 3 additional shiny rolls (instead of 2 in prior games), and is obtainable after all Pokédex entries are at Research 10.  

Massive Mass Outbreaks grant 12 additional rolls, and Mass Outbreaks grant an additional 25 rolls, both of which will stack with any rolls granted from the Shiny Charm, or the player's Pokédex Research progress for that species.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1498056331315625984</ref>

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* Professor Juniper's {{p|Cinccino}} that appears in the "world of Pokémon" intro in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}

* The {{p|Purrloin}} that [[Bianca]] catches in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.

In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], non-Shiny Pokémon with a nickname can be colored slightly differently. The colors a nicknamed Pokémon has are determined by the Pokémon's nickname and the [[Original Trainer]]'s [[Trainer ID number]] and name. Pokémon Eggs change colors in the same way, as the game internally considers "EGG" to be a nickname. Additionally, Smeargle's back and tail markings can be red, green or blue depending on its DVs.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u4PDIfP9VerQSQibzHPzQh5oRNBUhmEi10F4kZ2uuho/edit?usp=sharing</ref>

In Stadium 2, nicknamed Shiny Pokémon do not vary in color. This also applies to Eggs containing Shiny Pokémon, meaning it's possible to determine if a Pokémon is Shiny before it hatches since it will always be the basic Egg color.  

In the Ekans Hoop Hurl game in the [[Pokémon Stadium series mini-games|Kids Club]], there are golden Diglett that are worth extra points. In Pokémon Stadium 2 mini-games, when a compatible [[Pokémon Storage System|box]] or [[party]] Pokémon is not available from a [[Transfer Pak]] or it is disconnected, there are [[Pokémon Stadium series mini-games#List of mini-games 2|color variations that it defaults to]].

[[File:Box Colo 100 s.png|thumb|200px|left|A Shiny {{p|Voltorb}} in Colosseum]]

[[File:MPR Photography.png|thumb|200px|Shiny {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} as seen in My Pokémon Ranch]]

In {{g|Colosseum}}, non-Shadow Pokémon obtained in the game (such as the player's starter {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}} and [[Duking]]'s {{p|Plusle}}) are prevented from being Shiny.

 

In {{Pokémon XD}}, the game ensures that all Shadow Pokémon are not Shiny by recalculating the Pokémon personality value if it would result in a Shiny Pokémon. However, non-Shadow Pokémon (such as the {{pkmn2|starter}} {{p|Eevee}}, [[in-game trade]]s, [[Mt. Battle]] [[Johto]] starter Pokémon, and [[Poké Spot]] Pokémon) can be Shiny.

In [[My Pokémon Ranch]], Pokémon's Shininess is visible. [[Hayley's trades|Pokémon traded by Hayley]] cannot be Shiny. (Including {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Phione}}, which despite having variable [[personality value]]s, they both use the [[Pseudorandom_number_generation_in_Pokémon#Alternative_pseudorandom_number_generator_.28ARNG.29 | antishiny ARNG]] generation method which prevents them from being Shiny, the same way as Type 1 [[Wonder Card]] Pokémon and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}'s {{p|Manaphy}} Egg.)

[[File:Pokémon Battle Revolution Shiny Groudon Costume.jpg|300px|thumb|The standard and Shiny versions of the Groudon Gear costume, as shown in the official guidebook.]]

In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], Shiny Pokémon have face-sprites which show their Shininess. Random Pokémon in Colosseum can be Shiny, but have the same chance of being Shiny as wild Pokémon. Similarly to Colosseum, the shiny Pokémon can be drastically different from their handheld counterparts.

Costumes worn by the [[Colosseum Leader]]s also have the potential to appear as Shiny, and if the Leader is encountered and defeated for the first time while wearing the Shiny variant of their costume, it will grant the player the ability to wear that gear on their [[Custom Pass]]. {{-}}

==In the [[spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]]==

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], a Shiny {{mdc|Celebi|2}} is part of the story, although Shiny Pokémon are not obtainable normally in the game.

In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games]] for [[WiiWare]], Shiny Pokémon can be found in dungeons. Unlike the [[core series]], only 36 different species of Shiny Pokémon are obtainable. The chances of finding one in a dungeon is the same as finding one in the wild in the core series. Unlike Shiny Pokémon in the past however, the Shiny Pokémon found in these games have an added bonus: their {{DL|Stat|Belly}} stat starts at 200 as opposed to the 100 of normal Pokémon. A [[Red Gyarados]] can also be obtained at Level 30 via Wonder Mail password, as a reference to the one found in the Johto-based games.

[[File:Shiny Ho-Oh PMD GTI.png|thumb|left|200px|Shiny Ho-Oh]]

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], {{p|Ho-Oh}} can be uniquely encountered as a Shiny Pokémon at [[Eternal Ruins]] through a [[Legend of the Mysterious Ruins]] job request. This Shiny Ho-Oh has a slightly different moveset to the regular Ho-Oh that can be met. It also has a unique animation that plays before the battle begins.

[[File:Shiny Gyarados PMDDX.png|left|thumb|200px|Shiny Gyarados]]

In the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series, {{SSB|Pikachu}}, {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSB|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{SSB|Charizard}}, {{SSB|Lucario}}, {{SSB|Greninja}}, and {{SSB|Incineroar}} each have several different colorations exclusive to the series. One of {{p|Pikachu}}'s alternate colorations is its Shiny coloration wearing {{ga|Red}}'s hat, one of {{p|Jigglypuff}}'s in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] is its Shiny coloration wearing a straw hat, and one of {{p|Incineroar}}'s alternate colorations greatly resembles its Shiny coloration; {{p|Mewtwo}} also has its Shiny coloration in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]. Squirtle and Ivysaur both have their current Shiny colorations, but Charizard has its original Shiny coloration from {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold/Silver}}/{{v2|Crystal}}. All other playable Pokémon in the series do not have their actual Shiny coloration as an alternate coloration.

[[File:Shiny Mothim PR.png|left|200px|thumb|Shiny Mothim]]

In [[Pokémon Rumble]], Shiny Pokémon may rarely appear. They will always tip over when defeated. The chances of their appearance are unconfirmed, although they appear to occur more often than in the core series. Shiny Pokémon are always given a special trait, a blue name in menus, and a star below their picture on the Collection screen. Some Shiny Pokémon can be obtained by the use of passwords.

Shiny Pokémon return to the [[Pokémon Rumble series]] in [[Pokémon Rumble U]] though are only obtainable through the use of passwords or the NFC Rumble U Figures.

There are 15 Shiny Pokémon, including [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon, in [[Pokémon Shuffle]]: {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Genesect}}, {{p|Hawlucha}}, {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, and {{p|Diancie}}. Shiny Pokémon are treated as alternate forms of the standard Pokémon, sharing its [[List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number|Pokémon list number]] but not its [[Skill]], experience, level, [[Mega Effects|Mega Effect]] (where applicable), and sometimes type.

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