Joltik, the spider-like Pokémon known for its unique attaching ability, can now be found wild in various locations. Joltik will be shiny in this game.
While Galvantula and Joltik may not be particularly useful in PvP or PvE environments, they remain appealing options for those seeking to add a shiny spider to their collection.
The shiny fee for Joltik in Pokémon Go is 2 candies.
According to a previous analysis from the defunct website The Silph Highway, archived through the Wayback Machine, the approximate shiny rate for Pokémon on average appears to be around one in every 500. While Joltik’s rarity doesn’t guarantee a permanent boost to its shiny rate, it is an uncommon spawn that can increase the likelihood of encountering a shiny variant.
Can you conjure rare, lustrous Pocket Monsters with these tips?
Not a lot, sadly. This phenomenon appears to be governed by arbitrary statistical chance. Niantic sets shiny Pokémon catch rates, which are typically increased during specific events such as Community Days, Safari Zones, or Legendary Raids. Consumption of no specific object increases shiny Pokémon charges.