Sunkern, the seed Pokémon of Johto, can be found in the wild in pokemon go. Yes, Sunkern can be shiny pokemon go!
Image: Julia Lee/Polygoon | Image source: Niantic
The adorable seed Pokémon, Sunkern, and its evolved form, Sunflora, are of no use in PvE or PvP. You need 50 Sunkern Candy and a Sun Stone to evolve it into Sunflora.
What is the shine level for Sunkern in Pokémon Go?
According to old research from the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback machine), the Shiny Speed for Pokémon is about one in 500 on a typical day. Sunkern is not a Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning it is a rare spawn and thus gains an increased Shiny Speed).
What can I do to attract more Shiny Pokémon?
Not much, unfortunately. It seems to be a coincidence. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are determined by developer Niantic and usually only increase during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumables that increase the speed of Shiny Pokémon.
Where can I find a list of available Shiny Pokémon?
Leek Duck preserves a list of currently available Shiny Pokémon. It’s a handy visual guide that illustrates what all existing Shiny Pokémon look like.
For more tips, check out Polygon’s pokemon go Guides.