Why do some Pokemon sparkle in Pokemon GO
Sparkling Pokemon are Shiny Pokemon! They're extremely rare and have different coloration than their normal counterparts. Got one? Lucky you!
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When you see a sparkling Pokemon, it's a Shiny variant. They have unique colors and are hard to find. Go catch 'em!
Shiny Pokemon sparkle to show off their rarity. Think of them as the VIPs of the Pokemon world!
They sparkle because they're Shiny! Trust me, I caught one last week and I can't stop bragging about it to my friends!
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