Shiny Pokémon are rare versions of Pokémon in Pokémon go that have modified looks. They are called shiny because, generally, they have a slight sheen added to them that makes them stand out more than the normal versions. This guide explains how to get the shiny versions of Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar.
Shiny Rates
Apart from the Pokémon that don’t have shiny versions in the game, every Pokémon has a base shiny rate assigned to it that tells you how often you’ll see a shiny version of them under normal circumstances. The shiny rate for Gastly is about1 in 500; so, for every 500 Gastlys you find in the wild, you’ll probably only see one shiny version.
Haunter and Gengar are rarely seen in the wild. Because of this, it’s hard to determine exactly what their shiny rates are. Chances are, the only way you’ll be able to get a Shiny Haunter or Shiny Gengar is by evolving a Shiny Gastly.
Shiny rates change for Pokémon featured during Community Day events. The standard shiny rate on these days is 1 in 25.
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How to Get Shiny Gastly
There is no way to force a Shiny Gastly to appear. Instead, players must simply play the game to hope to run into one. However, there are a few tricks players can use to make it easier to find them.
Images
The images below show the normal versions of Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar with their respective shiny versions.
That’s everything there is to know about Shiny Gastly, Shiny Haunter, and Shiny Gengar!
Be sure to check out our guide for thePokémon Go Gastly Spotlight Hourto see what to expect for it and when!
