How to Increase Shiny Odds in Pokémon Go

To increase shiny odds in Pokémon Go, players can utilize several strategies, including creating Sparkling Power sandwiches, which can double or triple the chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon, and combining this with the Shiny Charm and defeating 60 Pokémon in a mass outbreak to achieve the best possible odds of 1 in 512. By understanding how shiny odds work and applying these tactics, trainers can significantly improve their chances of catching rare and coveted shiny Pokémon.

Understanding Shiny Odds

What are Shiny Odds?

The odds of encountering a shiny Pokémon are initially 1 in 8192, but this can be improved with the right strategies and items.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What triggers a shiny Pokémon? Besides encounters in the wild, Raid Boss encounters, Special Research Breakthroughs, Research Task rewards, and other rewards are just a few ways you may encounter a Shiny Pokémon.
2. What affects shiny odds? The chance of seeing a shiny Pokémon is affected by factors such as the Trainer ID number and the personality value of the Pokémon from Generation III onwards.
3. How rare is a super shiny? A super shiny has the same 1:4096 odds to obtain, but there are two types of shiny, with 15/16 showing stars and 1/16 showing squares, making the square rarity 1 in 65536.
4. Is A Shiny Ditto rare? Yes, a shiny Ditto is rare because, whether the Ditto you encounter is shiny or not, it will always look like the regular form of the creature.
5. Is there a sandwich to increase shiny odds? Yes, creating sandwiches with specific ingredients can increase the chance of encountering a shiny Pokémon, such as combining an avocado with a Salty Herba Mythica and a Spicy Herba Mythica.
6. What power increases shiny odds? The Sparkling Power can increase shiny odds, with three levels available, including a sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 1 that doubles the odds to 1/2048.
7. Does killing 60 Pokémon increase shiny odds? Yes, defeating 60 Pokémon in a mass outbreak and coupling it with the Sparkling Power sandwich boost and the Shiny Charm can increase the odds to 1 in 512.
8. Is there a trick to getting Shinies? One trick is to stop catching so many Pokémon, as this can help increase the chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon.
9. Does killing Pokémon increase shiny odds? Killing a Pokémon 500 times can increase the odds of finding it shiny in a wild encounter, similar to the Masuda method.
10. Can you tell a Pokémon is shiny before you catch it? Yes, a shiny Pokémon can be identified by a little sparkle emblem appearing above the Pokémon when you’re going to catch it.
11. Do all Shinies have a 100 catch rate? Yes, shiny Pokémon have a 100% catch rate, but it’s essential to make sure not to miss the throws.
12. Does breeding Shinies make more Shinies? No, breeding shiny Pokémon does not influence the chances of their offspring being shiny, with the only way to raise the chance of hatching a shiny Pokémon being to breed a Pokémon traded from a different region.
13. What are the best odds for Shiny Pokémon? The best possible odds for finding a shiny Pokémon are 1 in 512, achieved by stacking Sparkling Power, Shiny Charm, and 60 Outbreak defeats.
14. Do shiny statues increase shiny odds? No, shiny statues don’t directly increase shiny odds, but they can make a type of Pokémon appear more frequently, allowing for faster hunting at full odds.
15. Does shiny sandwich affect eggs? No, shiny sandwiches will not help with the chance for an egg to be shiny, requiring players to prepare other sandwiches for their eggs to increase the chances of hatching a shiny Pokémon.