In the volcanic regions of Johto, trainers may encounter the fiery Slugma, a Pokémon capable of surviving in extreme temperatures. Slugma’s potential to be shiny is certainly an exciting possibility.
Although you won’t see Slugma and Magcargo used in competitive PvP or PvE content, their shiny forms are still quite impressive. Will you have the courage to transform your sugary silver slug into a fiery pink snail that sizzles with sass?
The shiny fee for Slugma in Pokémon Go is 1000 candies.
According to data retrieved from The Silph Highway’s archived website, via Wayback Machine, the average probability of encountering a shiny Pokémon is approximately one in 500 on a typical day. The notion of Slugma being a confirmed Pokémon deserves reconsideration, as its designation as a permaboosted species implies an uncommon spawn rate with a concomitant increase in shiny formation probability.
To increase your chances of hatching shiny Pokémon, consider these strategies:
Not a lot, sadly. Randomness in likelihood appears. Niantic, the game’s developer, sets Shiny Pokémon catch rates, which typically experience significant boosts during specific events such as Community Days, Safari Zones, or Legendary Raids. Consumables do not exist to boost shiny Pokémon encounters.
