InPokemon GO, shiny Pokemon variants are included, much like many in other spin-off and mainline titles in the series. However, inPokemon GO, the shiny Pokemon variants are not always released at the same time. Often, a Pokemon specimen will be added to the game, and then its shiny form will make a debut further down the line—usually in the form of some specialized themed event.
Furthermore, through these various themed events and in-game opportunities, some Pokemon who have shiny forms available in-game also receive boosted shiny rates for these limited times, giving Trainers a better chance at meeting these lucky odds and witnessing a shiny encounter. Among all the different Pokemon available in the game, Nosepass is one of manyRock-type Pokemonthat can be encountered in a shiny color variant. If you’re wonderinghow to obtain a shiny Nosepass inPokemon GO, as well as evolve it into a shiny Probopass,all relevant information has been included in the guide below.
How to Get Shiny Nosepass & Shiny Probopass in Pokemon GO
Much like other general shiny encounters inPokemon GO, there is no way to guarantee a shiny Nosepass spawn. Players may encounter a shiny Nosepass by chance when Nosepass is featured as a wild spawn during a specific season or an event in which it is featured. The general shiny rates for normal wild Pokemon tend to be an average of1 in 500, as discovered by The Silph Road through extraction and examination of player data while they were partnered with Niantic.
While these odds are pretty difficult to meet through the sheer chance of RNG, players can try and boost their luck through some methods, such asusing Incenseto increase these spawn rates. While this doesn’t boost the shiny rates for Nosepass itself, it does provide the opportunity to boost the amount of Nosepass that spawn (particularly if it is a featured encounter in an event), therefore giving players more opportunities to reach those lucky shiny odds.
Furthermore, there may be occasional events that boost the shiny rates of wild Pokemon temporarily, including Nosepass. An example of this is the2025 Lunar New Year event, which boosts the chances of players encountering this shiny, golden variant of this Rock-type monster.
Once players find and catch a shiny Nosepass, they can evolve it into a shiny Probopass, if they wish to do so. This evolution will cost 50 Nosepass candies, but players will not get the option to evolve their Nosepass unless they are in the range of an activeMagnetic Lure. These lures can be purchased through the in-gamePokemon GOstore or can be earned through certain events or in-game opportunities.
