Can Wooper and Paldean Wooper shine in Pokémon Go?

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Can Wooper and Paldean Wooper shine in Pokémon Go?

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Wooper and Paldean Wooper, the aquatic fish and poison fish Pokémon from Johto and Paldea, are found in the wild Pokémon Go. Yes, Wooper and Paldean Wooper get to shine Pokémon Go!

Both the Johto version of Wooper and the Paldean Wooper have great shine effects. The former was launched as part of Wooper Community Day in November 2023. If you already have this, it is most likely from this event.

What is the shiny rate for Wooper and Paldean Wooper 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. Wooper and Paldean Wooper are not confirmed Pokémon to receive a “permaboost” (meaning 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?

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