It can be incredibly rare. So I can understand the frustration. The only time I’ve ever found one was on a Community Day (excluding Pikachu) like Sarah said. It seems the chances are much better. I just found a Pikachu nest and caught as many as I could over the next few days.
I’m still hunting for a shiny Swablu though.
The time is upon us...
. Pika Pair with the yellow bundle of fluff Chibi Altaria..
These community days do seem as though they carry the best chances, a friend of mine caught a shiny Charmander on one.
I once encountered at least half a dozen Charmander on an average day and not a single one was shiny. :P
Glad I'm not alone.
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