Can Weedle shine in Pokémon Go?

Weedle, the hairy bug Pokémon from Kanto, is found in the wild Pokémon Go. Yes, Weeds can shine in it Pokémon Go!

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Thanks to Beedrill’s Mega Evolution, this family is actually very useful Pokémon Go. Mega Beedrill is a pretty good bug attacker and its mega energy is often found as a reward for spinning gyms and completing field research, making it a truly attainable mega. Pretty!

What is the shiny rate for Weedle 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. Weedle 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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