Lechonk, the adorable hog Pokémon from Paldea, has made its way into Pokémon Go, sparking excitement among trainers eager to add its shiny pink variant to their collection. But can you really find a shiny Lechonk in the wild? The answer is yes-shiny Lechonk does exist in Pokémon Go, turning its usual brown coat into a striking pink that stands out on the map and evolves into equally vibrant forms of Oinkologne. However, catching one requires patience and a bit of luck, as shiny encounters remain rare despite boosted spawns during special events.
Lechonk, like all the other Paldean Pokémon, is fairly fresh to Pokémon Go, but it’s not surprising that you can already collect a pink-colored friend, as Lechonk is super common in Paldea. (We typically see shinies of these early-game common Pokémon alongside launches of new regions in Pokémon Go.)
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What is the shiny rate for Lechonk in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Lechonk in Pokémon Go is approximately 1 in 528 encounters, which is close to the standard shiny rate for most Pokémon in the game, typically around 1 in 512. This means that shiny Lechonk is quite rare but obtainable through regular gameplay.
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. Lechonk 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 shiny Lechonk turn into a rare pink Oinkologne in Pokémon Go
Yes, shiny Lechonk can indeed evolve into a rare pink variant of Oinkologne in Pokémon Go. When you evolve a shiny Lechonk, it transforms into a stunning pink Oinkologne, with the final form depending on the Pokémon’s gender-male or female-each having distinct appearances and stats but both sporting the shiny pink coloration. This evolution requires 50 candies, and while shiny Lechonk is rare to find, evolving it guarantees a shiny Oinkologne, which cannot be caught directly in the wild.
How rare is the shiny Lechonk compared to normal ones in Pokémon Go
Shiny Lechonk in Pokémon Go is considered rare, with a standard shiny rate of about 1 in 512 encounters, which is the typical rate for most Pokémon in the game. This means that for every 512 Lechonk you encounter, on average, one might be shiny, making shiny Lechonk significantly less common than the normal brown variant but more common than shiny Pokémon in the main series games, where rates are much lower. During special events, shiny rates can sometimes be temporarily boosted, but outside of those, the 1 in 512 rate applies.
