Can Drilbur be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Drilbur, the mole Pokémon from Unova, can be found in the wild in Pokemon Go. Yes, Drills can be shiny in Pokemon Go!

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Evolution Excadrill is actually a great Ground and Steel-type attacker. As a Shadow Excadrill, it’s even stronger, but the normal version is still pretty good and is only outclassed by legendary or mega-evolved Pokémon.

What is the shiny price for Drilbur 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 about 1 in 500. Drilbur is not a confirmed Pokémon to receive a “permaboost” (meaning it is a rare spawn and thus receives an increased shiny rate).

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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