Does Pokopia have shiny Pokemon?

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Shinies are a staple of the Pokemon series, but since it's a different type of game, there may not be shiny Pokemon in Pokopia

A Charmander pops out of the grass as the player searches for shiny Pokemon in Pokopia.
(Image credit: Nintendo)

It's only natural to wonder whether there are shiny Pokemon in Pokopia. After all, whether it's shiny hunting in a Pokemon game or keeping your fingers crossed for a valuable TCG card, there's something special about finding a rare Pokemon treasure.

With any new Pokemon game, then, we all want to know whether there will be shinies, how rare they are, and how to get them, and Pokopia is no different. So, here's everything you need to know about whether any shiny Pokemon reside in this new world, and what other variants you may find.

Are there shiny Pokemon in Pokopia?

The player discovers Peakychu in their hunt for shiny Pokemon in Pokopia.

(Image credit: Nintendo)

Unfortunately, there are no shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia. While Game Freak has made no official statement regarding shiny Pokemon, we've not found any, and the lack of any shiny reveal or details definitely suggest they don't exist.

This is likely due to the fact that each Pokemon can only be obtained once per save. While this would make shiny Pokemon even more special, the likelihood of not getting one at all would be too high.

The player discovers Mosslax in their hunt for shiny Pokemon in Pokopia.

(Image credit: Nintendo)

There are, however, two adorable Pokemon variants in Pokopia. Alongside your guide, Professor Tangrowth, you'll meet Peakychu and Mosslax on your journey. These cute characters look a little different to the Pikachu and Snorlax you're used to, and you'll have the chance to befriend them as you work on rebuilding the world around you.

If you want to meet them as soon as possible, take a look at our guides on how to find Peakychu and how to find Mosslax in Pokopia.

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Danielle Rose
Danielle Rose
Guides Writer

After studying Music and Lifestyle journalism and writing a column for a stylish lifestyle magazine in her hometown of Brighton, Danielle finally found her feet writing about videogames for WePC in 2021. She then honed her guides writing skills at PCGamesN between 2022 and 2026, when she took those skills to GamesRadar as a Guides Writer. Danielle's guides are a safe space - she definitely got stuck before you did, which is why she's perfect for the job. When she's not replaying the Silent Hill games or a more up-to-date single-player horror game, you'll find her fighting for her life in Dead by Daylight, tending to a garden in Stardew Valley, or doing both in Minecraft.

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