Hoppip, the whimsical cottonweed Pokémon from Johto, has fluttered into Pokémon Go with a surprising twist-yes, it can be shiny! With its rare green shimmer first spotlighted during the 2022 Community Day, trainers now have a fresh chance to catch this elusive variant during special events like Spotlight Hour, where candy bonuses and increased spawns make the hunt even more thrilling. Will luck be on your side to spot this vibrant rarity in the wild? The chase is on!
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What is the shiny rate for Hoppip in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Hoppip in Pokémon Go is approximately 1 in 500 during normal gameplay, meaning the chance of encountering a shiny Hoppip is quite low outside of special events. However, during events like Community Day or Spotlight Hour, the shiny rate is not boosted for Hoppip, so it remains around 1/500 even then. Despite this, the increased spawn rate during these events improves the overall odds of finding a shiny Hoppip simply by encountering more of them. Players can expect to find shiny Hoppip, which is distinguishable by its bright green color instead of the usual pink, especially during such events when Hoppip appears more frequently.
As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Hoppip is not a confirmed Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate).
What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?
Not much, unfortunately. It appears to be random chance. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokémon rates.
Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?
Could I encounter a shiny Hoppip outside of Community Day events in Pokémon Go
Yes, you can encounter a shiny Hoppip outside of Community Day events in Pokémon Go, but it is much more challenging due to its low spawn rate. The base odds of finding a shiny Pokémon like Hoppip in the wild are about 1 in 500, making shiny encounters rare outside special events. However, shiny Hoppip was first introduced during the February 12, 2022 Community Day, which significantly boosted its spawn rate and shiny odds to about 1 in 25 for that event. Outside of Community Day, shiny Hoppip can still appear randomly in the wild, raids, or through special events like the Johto Tour, but the chances are much lower and require more patience and luck.
How often do shiny Hoppip appear outside of special events in Pokémon Go
Outside of special events like Community Day, shiny Hoppip can appear in Pokémon Go, but the encounter rate is quite low and governed by the game’s standard shiny odds. Typically, the base shiny rate for Pokémon in the wild is about 1 in 500, making shiny Hoppip encounters rare during regular gameplay. Niantic only boosts shiny rates significantly during events such as Community Day, where the shiny odds for Hoppip increase to approximately 1 in 25. Outside these events, shiny Hoppip appearances are random and infrequent due to its low spawn rate, so encountering one requires considerable patience and luck.
