Wondering if Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew can be Shiny in Pokemon Go? And if so, what do they look like? We’ve got all the answers you need right here.
Before you go Shiny hunting, it’s important to know whether or not their Shiny variations are actually available in Pokemon Go. Otherwise, you could spend hours looking for them for no reason at all!
Here’s everything you need to know about Sandshrew and Alolan Sandsrew’s Shiny availability.
Is Shiny Sandshrew available in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that Shiny Sandshrew iscurrently availableto find in Pokemon Go. Its color scheme is quite different, as it has a green body instead of the traditional yellow one.
The good news is that Shiny Alolan Sandshrew iscurrently availableto find in Pokemon Go. Its color scheme is only slightly different, with a blue underbelly instead of a yellow one.
You can alsouse Incense and Luresto increase the amount that will spawn.
Then, it’s simply a case of tapping on as many Sandshrew as you can and hoping for a Shiny one. If you tap on a normal one, don’t waste time catching it – leave the battle and continue your search.
That’s everything you need to know about Shiny Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew. Check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:
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Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.
