ShinyPokemonare among the mostsought-afterand mostdifficult to obtainin the series. There are even some Pokemon that are shiny-locked and cannot be shiny naturally. These Pokemon can often be among the mostvisually stunningPokemon as well.
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The chances of obtaining a shiny Pokemon usually lie aroundone in 4,096. These odds are incredibly low and can result in even hardcore players never encountering a shiny Pokemon without specifically setting out to do so. Players often employ a tactic calledshiny huntingand spend dozens of hours searching for a singular shiny Pokemon.
Updated by CJ Kuzdal on July 27, 2025: The Pokemon franchise continues to grow, a fact that is unlikely to change for years to come. Shiny Pokemon are very desirable Pokemon in the franchise, something that is also unlikely to change in future entries. With this in mind, it is only right that we extend this list to include five additional entries, bringing the total number of Pokemon listed to 20.
The Evolution Pokemon
Eevee is not only one of the most iconic Pokemon in the series, but it also has one of the most famous shiny versions as well. Eevee’s shiny is cool for numerous reasons, but its loss of color has more symbolism than fans may realize.
Eevee has many different evolutions and is very likely to receive more in the future. Eevee’s shiny monochrome bleached color gives a sense of potential, as its evolution can result in so many different outcomes.
19Chandelure
The Luring Pokemon
Chandelure is a Ghost and Fire-type Pokemon. These typings fit in line perfectly with its original color palette, but its shiny brings a whole new feeling to the Pokemon.
Some of the coolest shiny Pokemon in the game give Pokemon more of a realistic color, and Chandelure is one of them. Its shiny form takes its ghostly bluish-purple color and makes it a more realistic orange flame color that you would likely associate with a lantern.
18Cresselia
The Lunar Pokemon
Cresselia is one of the more interesting legendaries that are scattered throughout Pokemon’s lore. It is known as the Lunar Pokemon and is heavily associated with the moon and heavenly bodies.
Cresselia’s shiny form turns its already galactic colors into a more muted pastel look. These new colors give it an even more ethereal appearance that fits perfectly with the legendary’s lore.
The Sea Basin Pokemon
Kyogre, the Sea Basin Pokemon, joins its ground-based counterpart on this list because of its unique shiny design. Kyogre’s original color makes perfect sense with its role in the legendary rankings, essentially, the god Pokemon of water.
Kyogre’s shiny variant has a bright pink color. This doesn’t make much sense with Kyogre’s backstory or history in the franchise, but it is a unique legendary variant nonetheless. Kyogre’s bold color change has made it one of the most hunted shiny Pokemon in the series.
16Dragonite
The Dragon Pokemon
Dragonite is a beloved Pokemon, both for its strength and unique design. This Pokemon serves as the franchise’s first pseudo-legendary Pokemon, a monster with stats that rival even some of the legendaries on this list.
It makes sense that Dragonite’s shiny form would be a high-value catch for players. It shifts from an orange color with bluish-green wings, to a green body and purple wings. Its change puts it more in line with its Dragon-typing.
The Continent Pokemon
Groudon is a Legendary Pokemon originally introduced in the franchise’s third Generation. This prehistoric creature is known as the “Continent Pokemon” because of its power and strength. Groudon is one of the most powerful Pokemon in the series and can make a great addition to any trainer’s team.
Legendary Pokemon usually have great shiny variants, but Groudon’s alternate form is truly special. The yellowish-green color lends itself to the already monstrous appearance of the Pokemon. Getting ahold of this shiny form can be near impossible unless players have a lot of patience.
14Palossand
The Sand Castle Pokemon
Palossand comes from the game’s seventh Generation, the Pokemon Sun and Moon Region of Alola. This strange typing of Ghost and Ground gives Palossand an interesting role on competitive teams. The Pokemon’s description gives it the eerie backstory of controlling human adults, forcing them to create sand castles to give it camouflage.
The shiny form of this Pokemon really stands out. Only a few Pokemon employ a black color when shiny. Palossand’s alternate color makes it a great reference to the real-world exotic black-sand beaches found around the globe.
The Humming Pokemon
Altaria is a visually strange Pokemon. Introduced in Generation Three, Altaria is a Flying and Dragon-type Pokémon. Most Pokemon in the Dragon-type appear more intimidating and threatening when compared to Altaria’s cuddly appearance.
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Altaria already had an ephemeral look with its cloud-covered wings and elegant movements. Itsshiny form’sgolden color only adds to this effect. The Pokemon’s shiny form has been featured in most mainline Pokemon games since its introduction in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
The Fire Horse Pokemon
Both Ponyta and its regional variant, Galarian Ponyta, have desirable shiny forms. Ponyta is an original Generation One Pokemon, and its design stands as one of the simplest, yet most impressive, creations.
Shiny Ponyta’s icy blue flames give it a very distinct look while staying in the realm of reality. Blue fires are hotter than red and orange ones in the real world, making Ponyta’s shiny form seem more powerful than its regular variant.
11Rayquaza
The Sky High Pokemon
Rayquaza is a Flying and Dragon-type Legendary Pokemon, known as the Sky High Pokemon. It is aLegendary first introduced in Generation Threealongside its counterpart Legendaries, Groudon and Kyogre. These three Pokemon make up one of the most iconic Legendary trios in the franchise.
Rayquaza, along with a few other Pokemon on this list, features a shiny form that turns its main color to black. The alternate color makes the draconic Legendary even more mysterious. It is a big enough change from the original color while keeping the same theme to be one of the coolest shinies in the games.
