Can Togedemaru be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Togedemaru, the chubby Pokémon from Alola, can be found in the wild in Pokemon Go. Yes, Togedemaru can be shiny in Pokemon Go!

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Togedemaru’s shiny form was introduced alongside the Strength of Steel event as part of Ultra Unlock Part 2 for 2024. It doesn’t evolve and is the resident Pika clone of its region (Alola) – so yeah, it’s definitely cute.

What is the shiny rate for Togedemaru in Pokémon Go?

There is currently not enough data on Togedemaru’s shiny rate to say whether it is permanently boosted or not.

What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?

Unfortunately, not much. It seems to be random. Catch rates for Shiny Pokémon are set by developer Niantic and are usually only increased during special events such as Community Days or Safari Zones or during legendary raids. There are no consumable items that increase catch rates for 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 shows what all existing Shiny Pokémon look like.

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