Trainers. the Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon GO has garnered significant attention, particularly for the introduction of Shiny Solosis. The question on the minds of many players is straightforward: What are the odds of capturing this Shiny Pokémon? In this article, we aim to shed light on this query by analyzing available data and community input.
The Psychic Spectacular event introduces various new elements to Pokémon GO, including Timed Research, Collection Challenges, a diversified set of Pokémon in Raids, and an XP boost for successful Curveball Throws. However, the focal point for most players is undoubtedly Shiny Solosis.
Shiny Solosis has multiple points of entry into your Pokédex during this event. You can encounter it:
- In the wild
- By completing Psychic Spectacular Timed Research tasks
- Hatching from 7 km Eggs
- Via Psychic Spectacular Field Research tasks
As of the time of this writing, the odds of encountering a Shiny Solosis a very low, somewhere between 0.7%, and 1%, or approximately 1 in 140 encounters.
It’s important to note that these are not definitive numbers and can vary from player to player due to the RNG (Random Number Generator) system employed by the game. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say that catching a Shiny Solosis will require a considerable amount of effort and a bit of luck.
We’re interested to hear about your experiences. Have you managed to catch a Shiny Solosis yet? Share your stories, tips, and tricks with the community.
I caught one yesterday. I’ve gotten 6 total since then, including the shiny. They’re mostly from my “pokemon appears” rewards from the curveball challenges.
Hello,
I caught one in the wild.
During the psychic event.
Hi and thanks for your comment. We guess you are one of the few lucky players who got it. We know we didn’t catch it. Next time maybe.