Lileep, the ancient sea lily Pokémon from Hoenn, isn’t just a rare catch in Pokémon Go-it can also dazzle trainers in its elusive shiny form. Sporting a striking green body instead of its usual purple, shiny Lileep offers a unique twist for collectors, especially during special events like Spotlight Hour where its appearance rate spikes. But how rare is this shiny variant, and what makes it worth the hunt? Dive in to uncover everything you need to know about catching shiny Lileep and evolving it into the vibrant pink shiny Cradily!
Neither of these Pokémon are going to see much use as attackers, gym defenders, nor PvP Pokémon, but getting a shiny is still nice for your collection. The fact that Lileep’s shiny colors look similar to Cradily’s base colors is charming!
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What is the shiny rate for Lileep in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Lileep in Pokémon Go is approximately 1 in 450, which aligns with the standard shiny encounter rate for many Pokémon outside of special events. Lileep does not have a permanent shiny boost, meaning its shiny form appears purely by chance during normal gameplay. While some players have reported catching shiny Lileep, it remains relatively rare, and the chances can feel quite low without event-based boosts. During special events like Pokémon GO Fest, shiny rates for featured Pokémon can increase significantly, but Lileep typically maintains the standard rate unless explicitly boosted during such events.
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. Lileep 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 Lileep during Spotlight Hour
You can increase your chances of encountering a shiny Lileep during Spotlight Hour primarily by taking advantage of the event’s significantly increased Lileep spawn rate, but the actual shiny rate itself is not boosted during Spotlight Hours. This means the odds of any individual Lileep being shiny remain the same as usual, roughly 1 in 500 encounters, but with many more Lileep appearing, your overall chance to find a shiny rises simply due to volume.
To maximize your opportunities during the Spotlight Hour, you should:
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Use items like Adventure Incense or regular Incense to increase spawn rates around you, as these stack with the event’s increased spawns.
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Deploy Lure Modules at PokéStops or Gyms in suitable weather (partly cloudy or sunny) to further boost Lileep appearances.
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Move around during the event to maximize the effectiveness of Incense and encounter more Pokémon.
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Use Razz Berries to improve your capture success rate, especially since Lileep has a small flee rate but you want to avoid losing any shiny encounters.
Despite these strategies, catching a shiny Lileep can still require patience, as the shiny odds themselves are not increased during Spotlight Hour, only the quantity of Lileep spawns. Therefore, the best way to increase your chances is to catch as many Lileep as possible during the event using these spawn-boosting methods.
How effective are Incense and Lure Modules in boosting shiny Lileep spawns
Incense and Lure Modules are quite effective in boosting Lileep spawns during its Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go by significantly increasing the number of wild encounters. When used together-activating an Incense while placing a Lure Module on a PokéStop or Gym, especially in partly cloudy or sunny weather-their effects stack, leading to a substantial increase in Lileep appearances.
Incense spawns Pokémon directly around the player, with more frequent spawns if the player is moving, while Lure Modules spawn Pokémon at the PokéStop or Gym where they are placed, roughly one spawn every three minutes. Although Incense generally provides more frequent spawns per cost and time, Lure Modules can attract more Pokémon to a specific location, which is useful if you are stationary near a PokéStop with a Lure active.
However, neither Incense nor Lure Modules increase the shiny rate itself; they only increase the number of Pokémon spawns, thereby indirectly improving your chances of encountering a shiny Lileep simply by increasing the volume of encounters. Combining both items during the Spotlight Hour maximizes the number of Lileep you encounter, making it a highly effective strategy for shiny hunting.
