Discover the elusive Smoliv, the olive-inspired Pokémon from the region of Paldea, now roaming the wild in Pokémon Go. Excitingly, this peculiar creature can also be found in its shiny form within the game!
Shiny Smoliv first made an appearance during the festive “Harvest Festival” event of 2024. Although the members of the Smoliv family may not be considered top-tier in battles, the shiny variant boasts a striking appearance with its unique black olives that beautifully accentuate its design!
Understanding the Shiny Rate for Smoliv in Pokémon Go
Based on past studies conducted by the now-inactive platform The Silph Road (via archives on the Wayback Machine), the likelihood of encountering a shiny Pokémon on a regular day stands at around one in 500. Smoliv, however, does not benefit from a confirmed “permaboost” to its shiny encounter rate, signifying its rarity as a spawn.
Tips for Enhancing Your Shiny Pokémon Encounters
Unfortunately, the process of attracting shiny Pokémon appears to rely heavily on chance alone. The odds of encountering these special variants are predetermined by the game developers at Niantic and are typically elevated during specific events such as Community Days, Safari Zones, or Legendary Raids. Regrettably, there are no items available to boost the chances of encountering shiny Pokémon.