Pokémon Go Shinies – how to catch Magikarp Shiny, Red Gyarados, Pikachu Shiny and how Pokémon Shiny work

Pokémon Go Shinies – how to catch Magikarp Shiny, Red Gyarados, Pikachu Shiny and how Pokémon Shiny work

In March 2017, the Pokémon Shiny, introducing a Golden Magikarp and its evolution, a Red Gyarados!

Pokémon Shiny are very rare creatures, and veterans of the Pokémon saga know this well. Therefore, how can we catch them?

Later on we will answer this question and address many other important aspects, such as how to catch Pokémon Shiny and how Pokémon Shiny work.

How to get Magikarp Shiny, Gyarados Shiny and which Shinies are available in Pokémon Go?

Right now, the only Pokémon Shiny that are available on Pokémon Go are Magikarp and Gyarados. The introduction of these Pokémon, especially the red Gyarados, is a tribute to the players who found a red Gyarados in Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, being very likely the first Pokémon Shiny they caught in their entire life.

To find these Pokémon you must continue to collect Pokémon until you finally find a creature with an alternate color palette.

You can see in the image on the right side the comparison between the normal version and the shiny version of Magikarp, courtesy of skinnysnorlaz, a user of the Silph Road community. In addition, you can also see Magikarp Shiny evolving into a red Gyarados:

Pikachu Shiny and other shinies in Pokémon Go

About 5 months after the Magikarp Shiny was first found, the Pokémon Go Park event revealed more shinie Pokémon in Japan. This event allowed multiple players to capture a Pikachu Shiny, which evolves into a Raichu Shiny.

Wild shiny Pikachu has been found spawning at The Pokemon Company’s “Pikachu Outbreak” event in Yokohama! No word yet on worldwide release! pic.twitter.com/d3dqoutCPf

– The Silph Road (@TheSilphRoad) August 9, 2017

Right after this Japanese event ended, Pikachu Shiny was made available to players from all regions, so you can also catch a Pikachu Shiny. Excluding this, there is no other indication of when more shiny creatures will be added. The original Pokémon series had a shiny version of each of the creatures, so Niantic is likely to add more of these Pokémon in the future. But considering that they are special creatures, they are more likely to be reserved for special events and occasions.

Other important information about Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Go – Independent Shinies, Ditto Shiny and more

In addition to what we talked about earlier, there are other important aspects about Pokémon Shiny and the way they work:

• Shiny Pokémon work independently – that is, two people can go to the same place and catch the same Magikarp, with the same values ​​and IVs, but that does not mean that both Magikarp will be Shiny. This mechanics is viewed in a positive way by the community: this means that if someone finds a Pokémon Shiny in a certain place, the other players will not run to that place, as they will most likely not be able to catch another Shiny.
• Dittos transformed into Pokémon Shiny will not be a Shiny – for example, if you encounter a shiny magikarp and it suddenly becomes a Ditto, that Ditto will not be a Pokémon Shiny. However, if this happens to you, it is a good idea to keep that Ditto in case the Shiny mechanics change in the future.
• The evolution of Shiny Pokémon will also be Shiny – this means that if you catch a Pokémon Shiny, such as a golden Magikarp, when that Magikarp evolves it will become a red Gyarados. Another good reason to look for Candy for your Pokémon!
• Shiny Pokémon appear in their original color on the map – that is, you will only be able to find out if a Pokémon is Shiny when you challenge them to a battle. So it is a good idea to challenge all Pokémon you find, even if you already have them, as you can find a shiny version of that Pokémon!
• You will receive a warning when you try to download a Shiny – if you try to transfer a Pokémon to Professor Willow, you will receive an extra warning to confirm if you really want to send your Shiny to Professor. A good way to prevent accidents from happening!
• Shinies have their own Pokédex tickets – Once you find a Shiny, visit that creature on Pokédex and you can see its special appearance, as well as the gender-related differences. The following image created by Dronpes explains this feature in detail:

Want more help with Pokémon Go? Learn more with our Tricks, tips, guide, advice and codes, with Tips from those who caught them all and also consult our guide on the update of the Gyms and the new changes. In addition, we also have new information about the new Legendary and Rare Pokémon. If you haven’t seen it yet, we also have the latest news about Raid Battles, how to catch Baby Pokémon, including the Tyrogue, as well as the brand new Badges, and how Berries work. If you have difficulty in evolving your Eevee, knowing where the Pokémon are spwan and what biomes exist, you can also read our guides to clear up all your doubts. Lastly, if you have difficulty catching PokéCoins, Candy, Shiny Pokémon, or gaining a lot of XP, we also have several guides!