Shiny Alolan Geodude isn’t just a rock with attitude-it’s a rare catch that sparks excitement among trainers. But how likely are you to spot one in Pokémon Go, and what’s the real rate behind its golden glow?
Alolan Geodude actually had its own Community Day in May 2022, so many Pokémon Go collectors probably have a shiny or two from that event. Alolan Graveler is a fine rock-type attacker when it comes to gyms and raids, though it’s outclassed by many other rock-type Pokémon, like Tyranitar and Rhyperior.
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What is the shiny rate for Alolan Geodude in Pokémon Go?
The exact shiny rate for Alolan Geodude in Pokémon Go is not officially confirmed by Niantic, but community research suggests it behaves like a standard wild shiny with odds of about 1 in 450 encounters. Some early analyses hinted that certain Alolan forms might have boosted odds around 1 in 64, yet larger datasets collected later place Alolan Geodude in the regular shiny bracket rather than the boosted one. As with other shinies, these odds can temporarily improve during special events such as Community Days, but outside such events you should generally expect full-odds rates similar to other common wild shinies.
As per The Silph Road, the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. As of writing this, the jury is out on Alolan Geodude’s shiny rate. While other Alolan Pokémon have a boosted (1 in 64) shiny rate, there’s not enough data on Alolan Geodude to confirm this or not.
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?
What does shiny Alolan Geodude look like
Shiny Alolan Geodude features a striking orange body. Unlike the regular Alolan Geodude’s silvery-gray magnetic rock exterior with black iron sand accents on its eyebrows and “hair,” the shiny version shifts to a vibrant orange rock base.
Key Visual Differences
Its rocky body turns a bold orange hue, while the magnetic iron sand details (eyebrows, hair-like strands) remain dark gray or black for contrast. The arms retain their fused-finger design but match the orange theme, making it stand out vividly against the standard form.
In Pokémon Go Context
This shiny debuted during the Third Anniversary event in June 2019 and was highlighted in the May 2022 Community Day. Evolved shiny forms (Alolan Graveler and Golem) follow the same orange palette with dark accents.
What does shiny Alolan Graveler look like
Shiny Alolan Graveler has a brown rocky body. It evolves from shiny Alolan Geodude, shifting from the standard form’s grayish rock with black iron accents to a darker brown exterior.
Key Visual Differences
The main body turns a solid brown color, while retaining some darker specks and the signature four arms with fused fingers. This gives it a more earthy, clay-like appearance compared to the silvery-gray regular version, often described in communities as resembling “poopcorn” due to its shade.
In Pokémon Go Context
Obtainable by evolving a shiny Alolan Geodude with 25 candy, its shiny form follows the same orange-to-brown progression seen in the family line. The design carries over to shiny Alolan Golem upon further evolution.
