Can Skorupi shine in Pokemon Go?

Skorupi, the scorpion Pokémon from Sinnoh, is found in the wild Pokemon Go. Yes, Skorupi can be shiny Pokemon Go!

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Skorupi’s Shiny is nice and bright, while Drapion’s gets a bit duller compared to his regular form.

What is the shiny rate for Skorupi in Pokemon Go?

According to The Silph Roadthe shiny rate for Pokémon is about one in 500 on a normal day. Skorupi is not a Pokémon that gets 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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