Pokémon GO Shiny List & Shiny Odds
In Pokémon GO, Shiny odds are determined by the Pokémon species and event modifier—not by how you encounter it (wild, research, or egg). The standard base Shiny rate is 1 in 512 (~0.2%), permaboosted rare species are 1 in 64 (~1.56%), 5-Star Legendary Raid Bosses are 1 in 20 (5%), Community Days are 1 in 25 (4%), and 3-hour Raid/Research/Hatch Days are 1 in 10 (10%).
- Complete Pokémon GO Shiny Rates Chart: Base Wild Rate = 1 in 512 · Medium Event / Egg Boost = 1 in 128 · Permaboosted Species & Mega Raid Capable = 1 in 64 · Community Day = 1 in 25 · 5-Star Legendary / Ultra Beast / Mythical Raids = 1 in 20 · Raid Day / Research Day / Hatch Day = 1 in 10.
- Guaranteed Catch Rule for Shiny Raid Bosses: A Shiny 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss has a 100% catch rate on the first ball that hits it—always throw a Silver Pinap or regular Pinap Berry for double Candy!
- Evolution Stage Rule: Most middle-stage evolutions cannot be encountered as Shiny in the wild unless their final form has already debuted in Mega Raids (which unlocks a 1 in 64 wild Shiny rate for the fully evolved form).
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Pokémon GO Shiny Odds Breakdown by Encounter Tier
Because Shiny rates are tied to the species ID rather than the encounter method, a 1/64 permaboosted Pokémon has the exact same 1 in 64 Shiny rate whether you click on it in the wild, hatch it from an Egg, or claim it from Field Research. The only time a species' Shiny rate changes temporarily is during featured events (such as a 1 in 25 Community Day, a 1 in 10 Research/Raid/Hatch Day, or a 1 in 64 / 1 in 128 GO Fest ticket boost).
Full List of 1/64 Permaboosted Shiny Pokémon
Certain rarer or non-nesting species enjoy a permanent 1 in 64 (~1.56%) Shiny rate year-round: Absol, Aerodactyl, Alolan Exeggutor, Alolan Marowak, Alolan Meowth,Alolan Raichu, Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Vulpix, Bronzor, Chansey, Clamperl, Ditto, Druddigon, Espurr, Feebas, Galarian Darumaka, Galarian Meowth, Galarian Ponyta, Galarian Stunfisk,Galarian Weezing, Galarian Zigzagoon, Gligar, Hisuian Avalugg, Hisuian Braviary, Hisuian Growlithe, Hisuian Qwilfish, Hisuian Sneasel,Kleavor, Lapras, Lickitung, Mawile, Mime Jr. / Regional Babies, Onix, Pawniard, Pineco, Rockruff, Scyther, Shinx,Skarmory, Sneasel, Spinda, Timburr, Vullaby, and Wyrdeer—plus any fully evolved Pokémon that has a released Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO (such as wild Charizard, Venusaur, Blastoise, Gengar, Gyarados, Tyranitar, Aggron, orSalamence).
Pokémon GO: Optimal Meta Play vs. Common Resource Traps
- ●Keep top Shadow Raid Attackers (Shadow Mewtwo, Shadow Groudon, Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Mamoswine) as Shadow for the flat +20% raid damage bonus.
- ●Use a Meteorite to teach Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent before Mega Evolving, and use Elite Charged TMs for Precipice Blades (Groudon) and Origin Pulse (Kyogre).
- ●Redeem promo codes on the official web store (store.pokemongolive.com).
- ●Never purify a high-tier Shadow raid attacker just to get a 100% IV Hundo—a 0% IV Shadow deals more raid DPS than a 100% IV Purified Pokémon.
- ●Do not spend 296–360 Candy XL pushing non-meta Pokémon to Level 50 before building your core Level 40 raid teams.
- ●Do not forget to have an active Mega Lv. 3 Pokémon matching the raid boss's typing to earn extra Candy XL on catch.
❓ Pokémon GO Frequently Asked Questions
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