Glowing with blue flames and mystery, Ponyta’s shiny form is one of the most eye-catching variants in Pokémon Go-but how can you find one, and what are the real odds of encountering it?
There it is! Ponyta’s blue flame shiny is widely considered one of the most iconic shinies in the franchise. Though Rapidash ditches the bright blue for more of a mellow silver, it’s still a pretty good one to add to your collection.
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What is the shiny rate for Ponyta in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Ponyta in Pokémon Go stands at approximately 1 in 500 for standard wild encounters, according to data from The Silph Road. Ponyta lacks a permanent boost, making it a rarer shiny outside events like Community Days, where odds improve to around 1 in 25. Live tracking sites show recent rates near 1 in 158 based on player reports.
As per The Silph Road, the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Ponyta is not a 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?
What does shiny Ponyta look like in Pokémon Go
In Pokémon Go, shiny Ponyta is a bright white horse with striking blue flames instead of the usual orange-red fire on its mane and tail. Its eyes also appear more vivid, which makes the blue-flame look stand out even more when you compare it to the regular version.
What does shiny Rapidash look like in Pokémon Go
Shiny Rapidash has a pale silver-white coat with cream-colored hooves, replacing the standard cream body and dark hooves. Its fiery mane and tail shift from vibrant orange-red to a cooler silver-gray with subtle blue highlights, giving it a more elegant, frosty look compared to the regular fiery version.
This evolution keeps some of the blue flame essence from shiny Ponyta but tones it down for a sleeker appearance.
