Zubat, the ubiquitous bat Pokémon from Kanto, isn’t just a common nuisance in Pokémon Go-it can also dazzle trainers as a shiny variant. Sporting a rare green and yellow hue instead of its usual blue, shiny Zubat and its evolutions, Golbat and Crobat, offer a colorful twist for collectors willing to brave the odds. Though catching one relies heavily on chance, spotlight events and increased spawn rates can tilt the scales in your favor, making the hunt for this elusive shiny form both challenging and rewarding.
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What is the shiny rate for Zubat in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Zubat in Pokémon Go follows the standard odds for regular Pokémon, which is approximately 1 in 512. Zubat does not have a permanent shiny rate boost, meaning it is not considered a rare spawn with increased shiny chances. However, during events like Spotlight Hour, where Zubat spawns are significantly increased, players have more opportunities to encounter shiny Zubat, effectively improving their chances by volume of encounters rather than an actual increase in shiny rate. Using Lure Modules and Incense can also help attract more Zubat, further increasing the chance to find a shiny variant.
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. Zubat 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?
Could I increase my chances of finding a shiny Zubat during Spotlight Hour
You cannot increase the per-encounter chance of finding a shiny Zubat during Pokémon GO’s Spotlight Hour, as the shiny rate remains the same as usual. However, because Zubat spawns significantly more frequently during Spotlight Hour, your overall chances of encountering a shiny Zubat improve simply due to the higher number of encounters in that hour. This means that while each individual Zubat has the same low shiny probability, the sheer volume of Zubats appearing gives you more opportunities to find a shiny one.
Does using Nanab Berries improve my chances of catching a shiny Zubat during Spotlight Hour
Using Nanab Berries does not improve your chances of encountering or catching a shiny Zubat during Spotlight Hour. Nanab Berries only make Pokémon less erratic and easier to hit with Poké Balls by calming their movement, but they do not affect shiny rates or increase the catch probability specifically for shiny Pokémon. The shiny odds remain the same regardless of which berry you use.
