Can Lileep be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Lileep, the Sea Lily Pokémon from Hoenn, can be found in the wild in Pokemon Go. Yes, Lileep can shine in Pokemon Go!

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None of these Pokémon will see much use as attackers, gym defenders, or PvP Pokémon, but a shiny is still a nice addition to your collection. The fact that Lileep’s shiny colors resemble Cradily’s base colors is adorable!

What is the shiny rate for Lileep 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. Lileep 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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