Can POKéMON be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Ponyta, the fire horse Pokémon from Kanto, can be found in the wild Pokemon Go. Yes, Ponyta can be shiny Pokemon Go!

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There it is! Ponyta’s shiny blue flame is widely regarded as one of the most iconic shinies in the franchise. Although Rapidash ditches the bright blue in favor of a softer silver, it’s still a pretty good model to add to your collection.

What is the shiny rate for Ponyta in Pokemon Go?

As in the Silph RoadOn a typical day, the shiny rate for Pokémon is about one in 500. Ponyta is not a Pokémon that gets a “perma boost” (meaning it’s a rare spawn and therefore gets an increased shiny rate).

What can I do to attract more Shiny Pokémon?

Unfortunately not much. It seems to be coincidence. Shiny Pokemon catch rates are set by developer Niantic and typically only increase during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that increase Shiny Pokemon rates.

Where can I find a list of available Shiny Pokemon?

LeekDuck holds a list of currently available Shiny Pokémon. It’s a helpful visual guide that illustrates what all of the existing Shiny Pokémon look like.

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