In Pokémon GO, there are currently more Alolan Pokémon to catch. These monsters can now also be shiny, but what is the chance of getting a shiny?
Where do the numbers come from? The analysts from TheSilphRoad have examined the shiny rates. The team caught various Alolan Pokémon and then looked at how many shinies they got.
In total, over 18,000 Alolan Pokémon were caught to determine the approximate rate.
These are the shiny rates of the Alolan Pokémon
This is what was found: We now show you the caught Alolan Pokémon from TheSilphRoad and the shiny rates they are counting on:
| Pokémon | Shinies and encounters | Estimated rate |
| Alolan Diglett | 11 shinies from 5373 encounters | 1 in 450 |
| Alolan Rattata | 14 shinies from 5179 encounters | 1 in 450 |
| Alolan Geodude | 19 shinies from 6724 encounters | 1 in 450 |
| Alolan Exeggutor | 17 shinies from 1048 encounters | 1 in 60 |
What can be said about the rates? Shinies in Pokémon GO always have the same probabilities. Normal shinies in the wild, for example, have a rate of 1 in 450. According to the initial research by TheSilphRoad, Diglett, Rattata, and Geodude also average out to that number.
However, a few shinies in the wild have a higher shiny chance. This is at 1 in 60. This applies to Pokémon that are rather rare in the wild, such as Scyther or Aerodactyl. Alolan Exeggutor seems to count here as well. After all, this Pokémon is also significantly rarer than the other Alolan Pokémon.
What about the other Alolan Pokémon? There are also other Alolan Pokémon that are shinies, which you can only get from eggs. These include Grimer, Meowth, Vulpix, and Sandshrew.
There is still no data from TheSilphRoad regarding this. The rate for shinies from eggs for baby Pokémon is 1 in 50. Here, the Alolans could also settle.
Is the event worth it for shiny hunters? The chances of getting a shiny Exeggutor are good. Even though it is not very common to find in the wild, the chances are better than outside of an event.
The other new shinies have the normal shiny rate. You currently encounter them much more frequently. Still, you need quite a bit of luck here.
How long will the Alolan Pokémon be more common? There is no exact end date for this. Party Hat Pikachu, however, will disappear on July 6 at 10 PM. It is quite possible that the increased Alolan spawns will end at the same time.
You now also have the chance for shiny Pandir from field research:
