Shiny Binacle is one of Pokémon Go’s rarer prizes – a tough catch that many trainers haven’t seen in their collections. But how can you tell if one appears, and what are the actual odds of finding it?
Binacle is mainly a Pokédex-filler Pokémon, as neither it nor its evolution have much use in PvE or PvP content. It costs 50 Binacle Candy to evolve it into a Barbaracle, so grab what you need and feel free to ditch the hand Pokémon.
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What is the shiny rate for Binacle in Pokémon Go?
Binacle’s shiny rate in Pokémon Go follows the standard 1 in 500 for wild encounters on typical days, as it lacks a permaboost for rare spawns. Recent community data shows slight variations, such as 1 in 312 over the past day. Rates can rise during events like Spotlight Hours.
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. Binacle is not a Pokémon who 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?
When was shiny Binacle first released in Pokémon Go
Shiny Binacle was first released in Pokémon Go on May 12, 2022, at the start of the Water Festival 2022 event.
Release Details
This marked the debut of both shiny Binacle and its evolution, shiny Barbaracle, as confirmed across multiple Pokémon Go resources. Earlier events like Sustainability Week in April 2021 introduced regular Binacle but not its shiny form.
Availability Notes
Since then, shiny Binacle has appeared in wild encounters without a permaboost, maintaining a standard shiny rate.[conversation_history]
Which event introduced Binacle to Pokémon Go
Binacle was introduced to Pokémon Go during the Sustainability Week 2021 event.
This event ran from April 20 to April 25, 2021, marking the debut of the Gen 6 Rock/Water-type Pokémon in the wild, raids, eggs, and research tasks.
Event Highlights
Sustainability Week featured Binacle as a headliner alongside shiny Trubbish debut, with encounters via one-star raids, field research like using Golden Razz Berries, and timed research steps. It became a regular spawn afterward but launched during this eco-themed event.
Post-Launch Notes
Unlike its shiny form, which arrived over a year later in Water Festival 2022 on May 12 [conversation_history], regular Binacle has no permaboost and appears commonly
