Feebas, the elusive Water-type Pokémon known for its humble appearance, hides a dazzling secret in Pokémon GO: it can indeed be shiny. Trainers eager to add this rare purple-hued variant to their collection must be prepared for a challenge, as shiny Feebas has a slim 1 in 64 chance to appear in the wild. Once caught, the journey continues-evolving it into the stunning Shiny Milotic requires walking 20 kilometers with Feebas as your buddy and gathering 100 candies, making the pursuit as rewarding as it is rare.
To evolve Feebas into Milotic, you’ll need to your Feebas as your buddy and walk 20 km with it. After that, you can use 100 Feebas Candy to evolve it. It may seem like a lot, but since Pokémon Go has no beauty stat (or contest stats in general) nor does it have Prism Scales, this is what we get. :’(
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What is the shiny rate for Feebas in Pokémon Go?
Feebas in Pokémon Go has a permanently boosted shiny rate of approximately 1 in 64, which is significantly higher than the standard shiny odds for most Pokémon. This means that players have a 1/64 chance to encounter a shiny Feebas whenever they find one, regardless of special events or spotlight hours, as Feebas is always shiny-boosted. The increased spawn rates during events like Spotlight Hour can help players encounter more Feebas and thus improve their chances of finding a shiny variant.
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. According to a newer spreadsheet by some dedicated Silph researchers, Feebas is a confirmed Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate), so it spawns at a one in 64 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?
Can I still find shiny Feebas easily during current events in Pokémon Go
Currently, shiny Feebas remains quite rare and not easily found even during Pokémon GO events. Players have reported very low encounter rates for shiny Feebas compared to other event Pokémon, making it a challenging shiny to obtain during limited research or special events. While shiny Feebas can appear in the wild and through event research tasks, the odds are still slim, and many trainers have expressed frustration over the difficulty of finding one despite grinding during events. Therefore, shiny Feebas is not easily found during current events and requires patience and persistence to catch.
Are shiny Feebas rates higher during specific current events in Pokémon Go
Shiny Feebas does see higher spawn rates during specific Pokémon GO events such as Spotlight Hours, where Feebas spawns are significantly increased, improving the chances to encounter its shiny form. Additionally, using Lure Modules, Incense, and taking advantage of rainy weather conditions during these events can further boost Feebas spawns, indirectly raising the likelihood of finding a shiny variant. However, unlike some other Pokémon, Feebas’s shiny rate remains relatively low even during events, typically around 1 in 64, and it is not known to receive the same dramatic shiny rate boosts seen in Community Days or certain raid events. Therefore, while event conditions improve your chances compared to normal gameplay, shiny Feebas remains a rare find even during these specific boosted events.
