Mankey fans in Pokémon GO have reason to celebrate: this feisty Fighting-type can indeed be shiny, offering trainers a rare and vibrant twist on the classic Pokémon. With shiny Mankey first debuting in 2019 and featured prominently in events like Community Day, players have multiple opportunities to encounter and catch this elusive variant. Whether hunting in the wild during boosted spawn events, completing research tasks, or evolving it into its powerful shiny evolutions Primeape and Annihape, shiny Mankey remains a prized catch for collectors and battlers alike.
Mankey and Primeape can both be shiny. They’re probably worth grabbing with Annihilape potentially on the horizon, since that evolution was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Early Paldean Pokémon have made their debuts in Pokémon Go already, so it wouldn’t be too surprising if Annihilape joined the roster soon. Start hoarding that candy now!
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What is the shiny rate for Mankey in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Mankey in Pokémon GO is generally about 1 in 500 during normal gameplay. However, during special events like Community Day, this rate is significantly boosted to approximately 1 in 25, making it easier to encounter a Shiny Mankey. For example, during the November 2024 Community Day, Mankey’s shiny rate was increased to about 1 in 25, accompanied by boosted spawn rates and special research tasks that guaranteed encounters. Outside of such events, the odds revert to the standard rate, and even during Spotlight Hour events, Mankey does not receive increased shiny odds, maintaining the usual 1 in 500 chance.
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. Mankey 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 you actually encounter a shiny Mankey in the wild during events
Yes, you can encounter a shiny Mankey in the wild during Pokémon GO events, especially when Mankey has boosted spawn rates such as during Community Day or other special events featuring it. While shiny Mankey is rare and not guaranteed even with boosted spawns, players can increase their chances by encountering as many wild Mankey as possible, using items like Lure Modules and Incense, and taking advantage of weather boosts-particularly cloudy weather, which increases Mankey spawns. Additionally, completing certain Research tasks during events can also reward encounters with shiny Mankey.
Can boosted spawn rates during events guarantee a shiny Mankey encounter
Boosted spawn rates during events in Pokémon GO increase the number of Mankey appearing, which helps players encounter more Mankey and thus improve their chances of finding a shiny one. However, these boosted spawn rates do not guarantee a shiny Mankey encounter. The shiny rate itself remains a probability, and even with increased spawns, a shiny Mankey is still rare and not assured.
For example, during Community Day events featuring Mankey, shiny odds are significantly improved (around 1 in 25), but the encounter is still not guaranteed-players must encounter many Mankey to match the shiny odds. Using weather boosts, Lure Modules, and Incense can further increase spawn rates, indirectly raising the chance to find a shiny, but no method guarantees a shiny encounter outright.
