Can Exeggcute be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Exeggcute, the grass-type Pokémon from Kanto, can be found in the wild in Pokémon Go. Exeggcute can shine in! Pokémon Go.

Shiny Exeggcute, Exeggutor, and Alolan Exeggutor with their regular forms. All three shiny forms are golden and both forms of Exeggutor get red leaves.

Graphic by Julia Lee/Polygon. Source images from Niantic| Source images: Niantic

You cannot transform your Exeggcute to Alolan Exeggutor. Pokémon Go.Alolan Exeggutor is only available in wild or raids. It does however require Exeggcute Candy in order to be powered up. Alolan Exeggutor was included in the graphic to help with organization.

What is the shiny rate for Exeggcute in Pokémon Go?

As per The Silph Road, the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Exeggcute is not a Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate).

What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?

Not much, unfortunately. The randomness of the catch seems to make it appear as a chance. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokémon rates.

Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?

LeekDuck keeps a list of currently available shiny Pokémon. It’s a helpful visual guide that illustrates what all of the existing shiny Pokémon look like.

For more tips, check out Polygon’s Pokémon Go guides.

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