Abra, the Psychic Pokémon from Kanto, is found in the wild Pokémon Go. Yes, Abra can be shiny Pokémon Go!
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If you already own a shiny Abra (or its evolutions), you may have attended the Abra Community Day in April 2020. The first few evolutions are only slightly different in terms of being shiny, but Alakazam and his Mega form get flashier pink accents, the rule.
What is the shiny rate for Abra 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. Abra 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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