Most people think that hitting level 50 is the ultimate goal in Pokemon Go, that's until they realize it was all about capturing rare and exclusive Pokemon, and we can't talk about exceptional catches without mentioning Shiny Pokemon. As we step into 2025, let’s dive into the top 20 rarest shiny in Pokemon Go and how to get them.
20. Shiny Shadow Lugia
Shadow Lugia’s shiny form combines two rare features: being a shadow Pokemon and having a shiny variant. You can find it in raids and the shiny rate is 5% or 1/20.
19. Shiny Goomy
Goomy’s shiny form was introduced during a limited-time event, and its rarity has persisted. As a Dragon-type Pokémon, your best shot is waiting for another Community day, last one was in June 2024, its rate is 4% or 1/25.
18. Shiny Spiritomb
Spiritomb’s shiny form is tied to the Halloween special research tasks, at least that has been the case for the last 2 years, the shiny rate is 1.6% or 1/64.
17. Shiny Mimikyu Pikachu
Mimikyu Pikachu shiny has only appeared once during the Halloween event in 2019, Its lack of appearances make it highly sought after. If you want to add it to your collection we highly recommend staying tuned for this year Halloween event.
16. Shiny Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Libre’s shiny is by far one of the hardest to grind, obtainable only by reaching the last rank in the GO Battle League. This shiny Pokemon is a true testament to skill and perseverance. The shiny rate is between 5-10% and you have one shot of getting it per season.
15. Shiny Yamask
Both the Unovan and Galarian forms of Yamask are rare shinies, available only during research days. Their shiny rate is 10%
14. Shiny Rufflet
Rufflet’s shiny form debuted in raids and has remained elusive due to its limited appearances. The best way of getting it is raiding or during spotlight hour, the shiny rate is as low as 0.2%
13. Shiny Togepi
Flower Crown Togepi’s shiny form is available only from hatching eggs, so you will need to wait until it's in the egg pool, the shiny odds are 1/64 or 1.6%.
12. Shiny Meloetta
Shiny Meloetta is guaranteed once you complete certain tasks in the mobile device version of Pokemon Home, but you need to complete certain pokedex which are time consuming, making shiny meloetta rare.
11. Shiny Galarian Mr. Mime
Galarian Mr. Mime’s shiny form was introduced in 2020, its one of the rarest shiny being only available during certain events of the year like Research breakthrough or Go Fest Spawns, the odds of it being shiny are 1/64 or 1.6%.
10. Shiny Jirachi
As a Mythical Pokemon, Jirachi was already rare, and its shiny form was released in 2023 you had to complete the Masterwork Research Wish. Completing this research was extremely complicated, making shiny Jirachi extremely valuable.
9. Shiny Noibat
Noibat’s shiny form debuted during a Community Day, last one was in February 2023 before that was extremely rare and it still is.
8. Shiny Party Hat Wurmple
We all love seasonal costumes pokemon, shiny party wurmple was added to the game 5 years ago and it appears in important celebrations shiny odds are 1/64 or 1.6%.
7. Shiny Kecleon
This is one of the most seeked shinies in the game, as you might know it only appears at pokestops and the shiny odds are 1/512 or 0.195%
6. Shiny Shadow Beldum
To obtain this community favorite shiny you need to be aware of the current Team GO Rocket pool rotation, if you encounter beldum the probability of it being shiny is 1/64 or 1.6%.
5. Shiny Meltan
Meltan is only obtainable through the Mystery Box, which can be challenging to acquire, and you can only open one every 3 days, shiny meltan can appear during limited periods with odds of 1/125 or 0.8%
4. Shiny Armored Mewtwo
Armored Mewtwo, probably the most sought out Pokemon in the game, while Niantic hasn't released the shiny version yet, the design is already available, maybe 2025 is finally the year for shiny armored mewtwo?
3. Shiny Axew
Axew’s shiny form debuted during Pokémon Go Fest, but its rarity hasn’t diminished, the last community day was on June 2023 where the odds were 4% or 1/25.
2. Shiny Unown (Various Letters)
Unown already has a low spawn rate, and its shiny versions for each letter are extremely rare. Only appearing during special events, hunting for a shiny Unown remains a great challenge.
1. Shiny Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu made a limited-time appearance during a special event, and its shiny variant was even rarer. They are 2 versions, one from 2019 which is the rarest available and a newer version from 2023.
As 2025 unfolds, the hunt for the rarest shiny Pokémon continues, which shiny are you hoping to add to your collection this year? Let us know in the comments, and happy hunting!
