Can Slowpoke and its Galarian form sparkle in Pokémon Go? Yes, both Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke have shiny variants that trainers can catch, with shiny Slowpoke having been a highlight during the March 2023 Community Day event. Whether you’re hunting for the classic pink Slowpoke or the mustard-yellow Galarian version, shiny forms add a rare and dazzling twist to your Pokémon collection in the mobile game.
Both Slowpoke and its Galarian sibling can be shiny. Most dedicated Pokémon Go players will already have shiny Slowpoke thanks to its Community Day back in March 2023. The difference between shiny and non-shiny Slowpoke can be easy to see when put side-by-side to its regular version, but it’s hard to see otherwise. Make sure you look out for those sparkles and the shiny indicator above the Pokémon’s name when you’re shiny hunting for this light pink friend.
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What is the shiny rate for Slowpoke in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Slowpoke in Pokémon Go is generally at the standard base rate, as Slowpoke does not have a permanent shiny rate boost like some other Pokémon such as Slowbro, which is permaboosted to 1 in 64. This means that encountering a shiny Slowpoke is relatively rare unless it is during special events like Community Day, where the shiny rate can be significantly increased. Outside of such events, the shiny chance remains at the usual odds for wild Pokémon encounters.
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. Slowpoke 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 encounter shiny Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke during specific events in Pokémon Go
Yes, you can encounter shiny Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke during specific Pokémon Go events. Shiny Galarian Slowpoke made its debut during the March 18, 2023, Community Day event, where both Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke appeared more frequently in the wild with increased shiny encounter rates. Additionally, the Galarian Slowpoke Spotlight Hour event on October 8, 2024, significantly increased the spawn rate of wild Galarian Slowpoke, boosting the chances to encounter a shiny variant during that hour. Using items like Lure Modules and Incense, especially in windy weather, can further increase spawn rates and improve shiny odds during these events. After Community Day, special four-star Raid Battles featuring Slowpoke forms also offered chances to encounter shiny Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke.
Will Galarian Slowpoke and regular Slowpoke appear together during events
Yes, Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke do appear together during specific Pokémon Go events. For example, during the March 18, 2023 Community Day event, both Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke spawned more frequently in the wild simultaneously, giving players the chance to catch both forms and their shiny variants. After the main event, special four-star Raid Battles featured both Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke, and completing these raids caused additional spawns of both forms around the Gym for 30 minutes, again appearing together. This joint appearance during events allows trainers to collect and evolve both regional variants in the same timeframe.
