Croagunk, the toxic mouth Pokémon from Sinnoh, isn’t just a common sight in Pokémon Go – it also has a rare and dazzling shiny form that trainers eagerly seek. But how rare is shiny Croagunk, and when is the best time to catch one? Dive into the world of Pokémon Go events and strategies to discover how you can add this elusive ice-blue amphibian to your collection and evolve it into a shiny Toxicroak.
Toxicroak does see some use in Great League PvP. If you’re interested in using this poisonous frog, set it up with Counter as the fast move and Mud Bomb and Sludge Bomb as the charge moves.
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What is the shiny rate for Croagunk in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Croagunk in Pokémon Go is approximately 1 in 500, which is relatively low compared to some other Pokémon. This base shiny chance applies during normal gameplay, including Spotlight Hours and most events, unless otherwise boosted by special occasions like Community Days or Pokémon Go Fest. During its Spotlight Hour events, Croagunk appears more frequently, giving players a better opportunity to encounter it, but the shiny odds remain around 1/500 or about 1/512. To increase chances, players can also try completing Field Research tasks, participating in raids, using Lure Modules or Incense, hatching eggs, or taking advantage of weather boosts like cloudy conditions. Despite the low shiny rate, Croagunk’s shiny form is highly sought after for its vibrant turquoise color compared to its usual navy skin.
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. Croagunk 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 shiny Croagunk in Pokémon Go
Yes, you can increase your chances of finding shiny Croagunk in Pokémon Go by targeting specific events and conditions that boost its spawn rate. The best opportunities are during Croagunk Spotlight Hour or Community Day events, where Croagunk appears more frequently and shiny rates are higher than usual-typically around 1 in 500 normally, but boosted significantly during these events. Additionally, using items like Incense and Lure Modules, especially in areas with cloudy weather (which boosts Croagunk spawns), can further increase your encounters. Completing Field Research tasks, participating in raids featuring Croagunk, and hatching eggs during special events also help improve your chances. Outside of events, shiny encounters remain mostly random and rare, so focusing on event times and weather boosts is the most effective strategy.
How much do Lure Modules and Incense actually boost shiny Croagunk chances
Lure Modules and Incense in Pokémon Go do not directly increase the shiny rate of Croagunk or any Pokémon; instead, they increase the number of Pokémon spawns around you, thereby indirectly improving your chances of encountering a shiny by increasing the total encounters. Incense typically spawns Pokémon every 30 seconds while moving (up to 180 spawns per 90 minutes), whereas a regular Lure Module spawns about one Pokémon every 3 minutes for 30 minutes (around 10 spawns).
Neither item changes the base shiny odds, which for Croagunk is about 1 in 500, but by increasing the number of encounters, they effectively raise your chances of finding a shiny Croagunk during their active duration. Special event Lure Modules like the Sparkly Lure can boost shiny rates but are event-exclusive and not generally available.
In summary, Lure Modules and Incense boost the quantity of Pokémon you encounter, not the shiny probability per encounter, so using them during Croagunk events or Spotlight Hours maximizes your shiny hunting efficiency.
