> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/pokemon-spawns/shiny-pokemon.md). # Shiny Pokémon {% columns %} {% column %} Shiny Pokémon are rare variants with an alternate color palette and dazzling particle effects. **Wild spawns** have a base Shiny chance of $$\frac{1}{4096} \approx 0.0244%$$, and can be increased with several spawn chance modifiers. {% endcolumn %} {% column %}

Normal Gardevoir (Left) beside Shiny Gardevoir (Right)

{% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} {% hint style="info" %} This page focuses on **wild** Shiny spawns. [Shiny Eggs](/features/pokemon/breeding.md#shinies) and some special encounters (e.g., [Apex Bosses](/pokemon-spawns/apex-bosses.md#boss-spawns)) use their own rules/odds {% endhint %} ## Chance Modifiers {% columns %} {% column width="50%" %} All wild Shiny chance modifiers are applied **additively** to the base chance: $$ \text{Shiny chance} = \frac{1 + \sum \text{boost}}{\text{base chance}} $$ Example (70% boost with a 10% boost): $$ \frac{1 + 0.7 + 0.1}{4096}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{227.5} \approx 0.044% $$ {% hint style="info" %} When fully stacked, the maximum possible boost is currently **+140%**, resulting in **0.0585%** chance per wild spawn {% endhint %} {% endcolumn %} {% column width="50%" %}
SourceShiny Boost
Eevee+Pikachu
Shoulder Mount		5%
Catch Combos20% → 70%
Crown Rank2.5% → 15%
Donor Rank2.5% → 10%
Living PokéDex
Badge Reward		5% → 20%
Server Booster20%
Shiny/HA Community Goal20%
{% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} ### Catch Combos > [*Main Article: Catch Combos*](/features/pokemon/catch-combos.md) {% columns %} {% column %}

Shiny Boost Milestones

Catch Combos are one of the strongest *active* ways to raise your wild Shiny odds, scaling up to **+70%** at a combo of **100**. | Catch Combo | Shiny Boost | | :-------------: | :---------: | | 25 | 20% | | 50 | 40% | | 75 | 60% | | 100 | 70% | | {% endcolumn %} | | {% column %}

Bad Luck Mitigation Milestones

After reaching a combo of **100**, each additional catch of that same Pokémon grants a **+1%** Shiny Boost **per catch**. | Bad Luck Streak | Shiny Boost | | :--------------: | :---------: | | 100 | 100% | | 150 | 150% | | 200 | 200% | | 250 | 250% | | {% endcolumn %} | | | {% endcolumns %} | | ### Ranks {% columns %} {% column width="50%" %}

Donor Ranks

RankShiny Boost
Champion2.5%
Omega5%
Apex10%
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="50%" %}

Crown Ranks

RankShiny Boost
:4_:10+3%
:crown_1:20+6%
:crown_2:30+9%
:crown_3:40+12%
:crown_4:50+15%
:3_:60+17.5%
:5_:70+20%
:8_:80+27.5%
{% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} ### Server Boosters Global Shiny Boosters are server-wide modifiers that increase the Shiny chance for everyone while active. They can be obtained from: * [**Donation Store:**](/features/donation-store.md) Purchased with ![:bit:](https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1413690086591041597.webp?size=40)**Bits**. * [**Community Goals:**](/features/player/community-goals.md) Activated when a goal is completed. * [**VoteParty:**](/features/player/voting.md#vote-party) Randomly selected as a VoteParty reward. ### Living PokéDex Badge Maintaining the [Living PokéDex badge](/features/pokemon/pokedex.md#living-pokedex) grants a Shiny boost based on your Badge Phase:
Badge PhaseShiny Boost
VI5%
VII15%
VIII20%
### Shoulder Mounts > [*Main Article: Shoulder Mounts*](/features/pokemon/shoulder-mounts.md) Equipping **Eevee + Pikachu** grants a +5% Shiny boost. ## Boosted Shiny Encounters ### Outbreaks > [*Main Article: Outbreaks*](/features/pokemon/outbreaks.md) Outbreak spawns have a $$\frac{1}{300} \approx 0.33%$$ chance to be Shiny and are **not affected** by other Shiny chance modifiers. When you see the message *“The Outbreak is reducing”* the Outbreak Shiny chance is **doubled** to $$\frac{1}{150} \approx 0.66%$$. ### Rustles > [*Main Article: Rustles*](/features/pokemon/rustles.md) Rustle spawns have a $$\frac{1}{481.88} \approx 0.207%$$ chance to be Shiny and are **not affected** by other Shiny chance modifiers. #### Fishing > [*Main Article: Pokémon Catches*](/features/fishing/catches/pokemon.md) When reeling in a Pokémon, there is a $$\frac{1}{500} \approx 0.2%$$ chance it will be Shiny. This chance can be increased with: * [Shiny Rod](/features/fishing/perks.md#rod-perks) perk upgrades * [Shiny Lure](/features/fishing/supplies.md#lures) supply item (guarantees your next 2 catches will be Shiny) * [Spawn Beacon](/features/fishing/supplies.md#gadgets) gadget (quadruples the chance of a Legendary, Shiny, and Apex Boss when you catch a Pokémon) Shiny Rod perk boosts are applied the same way as other Shiny modifiers (additively to the base chance). For example, if you have an **80%** total Shiny boost and a **Tier 15 Shiny Rod** with **two Shiny Rod Augments** equipped (25 perk points), you gain an additional **5.2%** Shiny boost. ## Obtainment Shiny Pokémon can be obtained in numerous other ways besides wild spawns: * [**Safari:**](/features/pokemon/safari.md) Safari spawns have a base Shiny chance of $$\frac{1}{3600} \approx 0.0277%$$. * [**Raids:**](/features/battling/raids/raid-phases/battle.md#raid-boss-rewards) Final boss rewards include Random Shiny Pokémon. * [**Bingo:**](/features/player/bingo.md#completion-rewards) Bingo completion rewards can include a Random Shiny Pokémon or a Random Shiny Legendary. * [**Presents:**](/features/player/presents.md) Presents reward Shiny Keys in multiple categories. * [**Apex Bosses:**](/pokemon-spawns/apex-bosses.md#boss-spawns) Apex Bosses have tier-based Shiny chances. * [**Breeding:**](/features/pokemon/breeding.md#shinies) $$\frac{1}{4096} \approx 0.0244%$$ chance to hatch Shiny. If both parents share the same Original Trainer, the chance increases to $$\frac{6}{4096} \approx 0.146%$$. * [**Player Trading:**](/features/trading.md) Browse through [GTS](/features/trading/gts.md) with the Shiny filter enabled, or ask in chat and send someone a [SafeTrade](/features/trading/safetrade.md) request. * **Crates:** Various keys available in the Donation Store contain Shiny Pokémon (e.g., the Shiny Crate, Legend Crate, Ultra Crate, and Exotic Eggs). ## FAQ #### Do Shiny chance modifiers affect breeding? No, egg shininess uses its own rules and is **not increased** by other chance modifiers. #### Does catching a Shiny break my Catch Combo? No, catching a Shiny does not reset your combo. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.apexcobblemon.com/pokemon-spawns/shiny-pokemon.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.