Can Chinchou be shiny in Pokémon Go? Absolutely – but catching this elusive Water and Electric-type angler with its subtle greenish glow is no easy feat. With strategic use of events like Spotlight Hour, weather boosts, and in-game items such as Incense and Lure Modules, trainers can increase their chances of encountering the rare shiny variant and even evolve it into a dazzling shiny Lanturn. Ready to dive into the depths and brighten your Pokédex? Here’s everything you need to know to hunt down shiny Chinchou in Pokémon Go.
If you’re wondering if Chinchou or Lanturn are relevant to the Pokémon Go meta, Lanturn actually has lots of uses in the PvP Great League, thanks to its defensive stats and arsenal of fast moves. You can see more info about its movesets and the reasoning on GamePress’ Lanturn breakdown.
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What is the shiny rate for Chinchou in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Chinchou in Pokémon Go is approximately 1 in 500, or about 0.20%. This means that for every 500 Chinchou encountered, players can expect to find roughly one shiny variant under normal circumstances. Chinchou does not have any special shiny rate boosts outside of events, so its shiny rate remains at the default level. During events like Spotlight Hour, where Chinchou’s spawn rate is increased, players have a better chance to encounter a shiny Chinchou due to the higher number of encounters, but the base shiny rate itself does not change.
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. Chinchou 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?
Can I increase my chances of finding a shiny Chinchou during Spotlight Hour
You can increase your chances of finding a shiny Chinchou during Spotlight Hour, but not by boosting the shiny rate itself-Spotlight Hours do not increase the shiny odds for Pokémon. Instead, they significantly increase the spawn rate of the featured Pokémon, in this case, Chinchou, which means you encounter many more Chinchou in the wild during the hour. This higher number of encounters effectively raises your chances of finding a shiny simply because you have more opportunities to catch one.
Additionally, using items like Lure Modules and Incense during the Spotlight Hour can further increase the number of Chinchou that appear around you, improving your chances even more. The event also offers bonuses such as double Candy for transferring Pokémon, making it a great time to catch and manage your Chinchou collection.
In summary, while the shiny rate remains the same (about 1 in 492 for Chinchou), the boosted spawn rate during Spotlight Hour combined with lure items can help you find a shiny Chinchou more efficiently than during normal gameplay.
How much do lure items actually increase my shiny Chinchou chances during Spotlight Hour
Lure items do not directly increase your shiny Chinchou odds during Spotlight Hour; instead, they increase the number of Pokémon spawns around you, which means more encounters and thus more chances to find a shiny. The shiny rate itself remains the same-about 1 in 450 to 1 in 500 for wild Pokémon like Chinchou-during Spotlight Hour and with lures active. However, by stacking lures and the boosted spawn rate of Spotlight Hour, you can encounter significantly more Chinchou, effectively improving your overall chances of finding a shiny through volume rather than an increased shiny rate. In short, lure items amplify the quantity of encounters, not the quality of shiny odds.
