Trapinch, the antpit Pokémon from Hoenn, can be found in the wild in pokemon go. Yes, trap can shine pokemon go!
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Trapinch had its own Community Day event way back in 2019, so most veteran players will have a handful of shiny Trapinch from that event. Trapinch and its evolutions don’t see much use in PvE content (gym and raid), but its shiny form is cool, making it a valuable Pokémon to collect.
What is the shine level for Trapinch in Pokémon Go?
According to The Silph Roadthe Shiny Speed for Pokémon is about one in 500 on a normal day. Trapinch 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.