Shiny hunters have their eyes on some of Pokémon Go’s most clawed creatures – Krabby, Kabuto, Corphish, Clauncher, and Crabrawler. But which of these crustaceans can actually sparkle in your collection, and which remain locked behind event exclusivity?
All of these crab-like Pokémon can be shiny except Crabrawler, which doesn’t have a shiny form in Pokémon Go yet. Shiny Clauncher was actually just made available through the “Water Festival: Beach Week” event.
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What is the shiny rate for Krabby, Kabuto, Corphish, and Clauncher in Pokémon Go?
Krabby, Kabuto, Corphish, and Clauncher share Pokémon Go’s standard shiny encounter rate of 1 in 512 from wild spawns. Field research rewards for these Pokémon during events like Pinch Perfect boost the odds to 1 in 128. Live trackers show Krabby’s recent rate around 1 in 400, varying by spawn conditions.
The shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. None of the featured Pokémon are ones that get a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate), that we know of.
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?
Which of these are currently shiny-locked in Pokémon Go
None of Krabby, Kabuto, Corphish, Clauncher, or Crabrawler are currently shiny-locked in Pokémon Go.
Shiny Status
Shiny-locking in Pokémon Go applies mainly to specific raid bosses, research encounters, eggs, or event distributions for Legendaries and Mythicals, preventing shiny variants during those limited windows. These crab Pokémon have standard shiny forms available through wild spawns, evolutions, or open events without such restrictions. Crabrawler remains unreleased as shiny overall, but no active “lock” prevents future availability.
Context from Prior Query
All except Crabrawler already have huntable shinies in biomes or events, as confirmed earlier. No recent updates (as of January 2026) indicate temporary shiny locks on them during crab-themed rotations.
Is Victini shiny-locked in Pokémon Go right now
Victini remains shiny-locked in Pokémon Go right now.
Shiny Lock Details
Victini has no legitimate shiny form released in main series games, where all encounters are shiny-locked, preventing its availability in Pokémon Go until Niantic follows suit. Recent discussions confirm this status persists as of late 2025, with no events or distributions offering shiny Victini.
Release Prospects
Shiny unlocks often align with main series progress, like Meloetta’s recent debut; expect similar for Victini post-Pokémon Home or Black/White remakes. No current raids, research, or wild spawns allow shiny hunt
