How to Check for Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon GO?
When you encounter a Pokemon in the wild or through a raid, tap on it to start the catch sequence. If it’s shiny, you’ll see it immediately – they sparkle and have a different color palette!
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You simply tap on the Pokemon during encounters. Shiny ones will have sparkles and look different from their usual colors.
Simple! Just tap on the Pokemon when you encounter it. If it’s shiny, you’ll know right away because it will look different and sparkle.
When you see a Pokemon you wanna check, click on it. If it's shiny, you'll notice sparkles and a different color scheme.
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