Can Caterpie shine in Pokémon Go?

Caterpie, the worm Pokémon from Kanto, is found in the wild Pokémon Go. Yes, Caterpie can shine in this Pokémon Go!

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Caterpie and his siblings don’t see much point in anything. Such is the life of a weaker Bug Pokémon. Furthermore, it doesn’t even have one Cowboy hat version not yet (at least at this point).

What is the shiny rate for Caterpie 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. Caterpie 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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