Can Rhyhorn shine in Pokemon Go?

Rhyhorn, the spiked Pokémon from Kanto, is found in the wild Pokemon Go. Yes, Rhyhorn can be shiny Pokemon Go!

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Rhyhorn’s evolution, Rhyperior, is actually quite powerful and well worth collecting. The move to Community Day, rock wreckermakes it a pretty strong Rock-type Pokémon and worth having around (unless you have a huge Rampardos army).

What is the Shiny Rate for Rhyhorn in Pokemon Go?

According to old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon is about one in 500 on a normal day. Rhyhorn is not a confirmed Pokémon to receive a “perma boost” (meaning it’s a rare spawn and therefore gets an increased shiny rate).

What can I do to attract more Shiny Pokémon?

Unfortunately not much. It seems to be a coincidence. Shiny Pokemon catch rates are set by developer Niantic and usually only increase during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or during Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that increase the rate of Shiny Pokemon.

Where can I find a list of available Shiny Pokemon?

LeekDuck holds a list of the Shiny Pokemon currently available. It’s a helpful visual guide that illustrates what all of the Shiny Pokemon in existence look like.

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