Can Elgyem shine in Pokémon Go?

Elgyem, the Brain Pokémon from Unova, is found in the wild Pokémon Go. Yes, Elgyem can be brilliant Pokémon Go!

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None of these bizarre Pokémon are used in PvP or PvE content, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore their shiny form, which…mainly changes the color of its eyes and small hand buttons.

What is the shiny price for Elgyem in Pokémon Go?

According to old research from the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon on a normal day is approximately one in 500. Elgyem is not a confirmed Pokémon that receives a “permaboost” (meaning that it is a rare spawn and therefore receives an increased shiny rate).

What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?

Unfortunately not much. It seems to be a coincidence. Catch rates for Shiny Pokémon are set by developer Niantic and are typically only increased during special events such as Community Days or Safari Zones, or during Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that increase the rate of Shiny Pokémon.

Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?

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

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