Is the Free Mew Shiny Locked?
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The free Mew is not shiny locked, meaning it is possible to obtain a shiny Mew through legitimate means, although the chances are extremely low, with a probability of 1 in 4,096. The Mew can be obtained in various ways, including through events, distributions, and research quests, such as the All-in-One #151 Masterwork Research quest in Pokémon Go, which rewards players with a shiny Mew encounter upon completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Shiny Mew
- What is the chance of getting a shiny Mew? The chance of getting a shiny Mew is 1 in 4,096, making it a highly rare and sought-after Pokémon.
- Can you get a shiny Mew in Pokémon Go? Yes, you can get a shiny Mew in Pokémon Go by completing the All-in-One #151 Masterwork Research quest.
- Is the gift Mew in BDSP shiny locked? No, the gift Mew in BDSP is not shiny locked, but the gift Jirachi and Mew from Floaroma Town are shiny locked.
About Shiny Pokémon
- What is the rarest shiny Pokémon? The rarest shiny Pokémon includes Unown, Heracross, Pawniard, Shellos, Foongus, Wurmple, Joltik, and Fomantis, with Unown being particularly rare.
- Do all shinies have a 100% catch rate? Yes, shiny Pokémon have a 100% catch rate, but it’s essential to ensure that the throw is not missed.
- Can you get a shiny Diancie? No, shiny Diancie is currently unavailable in Pokémon Go, and Mega Evolving it into a shiny Mega Diancie is not possible.
About Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
- Is Zygarde shiny locked? Yes, Zygarde is shiny locked, meaning it cannot be obtained as a shiny Pokémon through normal means.
- Can Kubfu be shiny? No, Kubfu is a legendary Pokémon and cannot be bred, making it impossible to obtain a shiny Kubfu through breeding.
- Is Celebi shiny rare? Yes, shiny Celebi is extremely rare, as it is a mythical Pokémon that can only be encountered in the mainline games once.
About Pokémon Games and Events
- What is the longest shiny hunt ever recorded? The longest shiny hunt ever recorded was for a shiny Raltz in Emerald, which took 240,728 attempts.
- Can you get a shiny Eternatus for free? Yes, Eternatus can be obtained for free in its shiny form in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
- How do you get a free shiny Mew in Pokémon Go? To get a free shiny Mew in Pokémon Go, players must complete the All-in-One #151 Masterwork Research quest.
About Pokémon Breeding and Shiny Hunting
- Can you breed a shiny Mew? No, Mew is a mythical Pokémon and cannot be bred, making it impossible to breed a shiny Mew.
- What is the best way to shiny hunt? The best way to shiny hunt is to increase the number of Pokémon that spawn, making it more likely to encounter a shiny Pokémon.
- Is shiny slowpoke rare? Yes, shiny Slowpoke is rare, with a 1 in 4,096 chance of encountering one, and its shiny form is a light pink color.