What are the odds of a marked shiny?
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The odds of a marked shiny Pokémon are determined by the probability of a Pokémon being both shiny and having a rare Mark, with the chance of a rare Mark being 1 in 1000 and the chance of a Pokémon being shiny being 1 in 4096, resulting in a combined probability of 1 in 4,096,000. To break it down further, the chance of getting a marked Pokémon is between 1 in 50 and 1 in 1,000, depending on the type of Mark, and when combined with the shiny odds, the overall probability becomes extremely low.
Understanding the Odds
To get a better understanding of the odds, let’s break down the shiny and marked odds separately and explore related concepts.
Shiny Odds
The odds of a Pokémon being shiny are 1 in 4096, but this can be increased with the use of the Shiny Charm, which changes the base Shiny rate to 1 in 1365.67.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions related to marked shiny Pokémon:
- What are the odds of getting a marked Pokémon?: The odds of getting a marked Pokémon are between 1 in 50 and 1 in 1,000, depending on the type of Mark.
- What are the odds of a random shiny?: The odds of a random shiny Pokémon are 1 in 500, or 0.2%, for a wild Pokémon in Pokémon GO, but this can vary depending on the context.
- What are the odds of getting a shiny with the Shiny Charm?: The Shiny Charm changes the base Shiny rate from 1 in 4096 to 1 in 1365.67.
- What are the odds of the Masuda method?: The Masuda Method increases the base chance of finding a shiny from 1 in 4096 to 1 in 682, or 1 in 512 if players have the Shiny Charm.
- How rare is a shiny 100% Pokémon?: A shiny 100% Pokémon is extremely rare, with the odds of a Pokémon being shiny being 1 in 4096 and the odds of having perfect IVs being 1 in 31.
- How do you check if a shiny is marked?: To check if a shiny Pokémon is marked, look for the shiny mark on its profile when viewing its summary.
- What triggers a Shiny Pokémon?: Shiny Pokémon can be triggered through various methods, including catching Pokémon, Spotlight Hours, hatching eggs, trading, raids, and Field Research.
- What is the rarest shiny in Pokémon GO?: The rarest shiny in Pokémon GO includes Pokémon like Unown, Heracross, and Pawniard.
- How rare is a perfect shiny?: A perfect shiny is extremely rare, with the odds of a Pokémon being shiny and having perfect IVs being 1 in 31.
- What are the highest shiny odds?: The highest shiny odds can be achieved by stacking Sparkling Power, Shiny Charm, and 60 Outbreak defeats, resulting in a 1 in 512 chance.
- How rare are square Shinies?: Square Shinies are extremely rare, with a 1 in 16 chance of a shiny Pokémon having square sparkles, resulting in a overall probability of 1 in 65,536.
- What is a marked shiny?: A marked shiny is a Pokémon that has both a rare Mark and is shiny, making it extremely rare.
- Can you tell if a Pokémon is shiny before you click on it?: Yes, you can tell if a Pokémon is shiny before clicking on it by looking for the shiny icon above its CP.
- Do Shinies in Pokémon GO look shiny when they appear?: No, Shinies in Pokémon GO do not appear as a different color in the field, but rather when you attempt to catch them.
- Is a perfect IV better than a shiny?: Yes, a perfect IV Pokémon is generally considered better than a shiny Pokémon, as IVs affect a Pokémon’s stats, while being shiny is purely cosmetic.