There has always been a lot of value placed on rare Pokémon, and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is no exception. In fact, shiny Pokémon, or recolored Pokémon which you only have aone in 4,096chance of encountering without odd manipulation, that can be found in the Sinnoh region are arguably some of the prettiest you’re able to find.
Rapidash
Rapidash with normal-colored flames is boring to look at, but its shiny version, which has pale purple flames, looks majestic andghastly. You can shiny hunt Ponyta, its pre-evolved form, inRoute 206,Route 210 (South), andRoute 215.
Cherrim (Overcast form)
Here’s another Pokémon whose aura changes when you catch its Shiny form: Cherrim. In its overcast or regular form, non-shiny Cherrim is bright purple. However, its Shiny version arguably more accurately exudes the “overcast” in its name.
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The best way to shiny hunt Cherubi, its pre-evolved form, is throughHoney Treesor in theGrand Underground.
Gliscor
When you first see its design it’s easy to mistake regular Gliscor for a Flying/Poison type, but now you can mistake it for a Flying/Ice type due to a rathercoolshiny recolor. You can only shiny hunt for Gligar, its pre-evolved form, inBrilliant Diamond’sGrand Underground. Check theGrassland Caves,Swampy Caves,Sunlit Cavern,Big Bluff Cavern, andBogsunk Cavern.
Metagross
Let’s face it: regular Metagross looks like a fragile Rock-type. Shiny Metagross is much more reflective of its Steel-typing. You can shiny hunt for Beldum, its pre-evolved form, in theGrand Undergroundafter you’ve received theNational Pokédex. It’s rare, but it sometimes appears inRocky Caves,Whiteout Caves, theIcy Cave,Big Bluff Cavern, andGlacial Cavern.
Yanmega
Shiny and non-shiny Yanma is just a simple red to blue palette swap. However, when it evolves into Yanmega, it looks completely different—like a dragonfly exploring at night.
You can shiny hunt for Yanma in theSafariinPastoria Cityafter receiving the National Pokédex. It’s one of the Special Pokémon that shuffles daily, so be sure to look at the binoculars on the second-floor lobby to see which Pokémon will be available for the day.
Uxie
Uxie with a white body looks like a Pokémon that came out of the laboratory, like Mewtwo. But swap the white for yellow, and it’s head for gold, and you’ve got a Pokémon that truly looks like a proper, nature-formed legendary.
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You can shiny hunt Uxie by flying toLake Acuitypost endgame and entering the cavern in the middle. Save before you encounter Uxie. Talk to it, and if it isn’t a shiny, soft reset until Arceus shows mercy.
Cresselia
Cresselia is a well-known Psychic legendary, and its Shiny form better reflects that. Shiny Cresselia gives up the whole Fairy-type pink vibe for a space-themed blue and yellow one—fitting for a legendary of a game that has Team Galactic as the enemy.
To shiny hunt Cresselia, followthese stepsto find her. Much like Uxie, you’re going to need a lot of luck, so save before you encounter her for the first time.
Giratina
Cresselia isn’t the only legendary who looks and feels different with one of its colors swapped for blue and yellow (or peach if you want to get strict). Giratina definitely looks like less of a Ghost-type than the original but the Shiny recolor oddly fits it better. You can find Giratina usingthis guide. Save and pray to Almighty Sinnoh after.
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