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Pokémon Go Update: Shiny Rates Take a Hit!

3/10/2026

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  • Pokémon Go's latest update makes shiny versions harder to find, according to player data.
  • Niantic, Inc. implemented changes that allow evolved Pokémon to appear shiny in the wild and boost shiny odds for eggs and raids.
  • These adjustments flatten shiny odds to a base rate of 1/512, reducing rarer Pokémon's previously higher rates.
  • Players seek clarification from Niantic on shiny rates, especially for ultra-rare Lake Trio and Galar Legendary Birds.