Can Growlithe be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Growlithe, the Puppy and Scout Pokémon from Kanto, can be found in the wild in Pokémon Go. Yes, Shiny Growlithe is possible in Pokémon Go!

Image sources: Niantic| Image sources: Niantic

Hisuian Gnawlithe (included) Pokémon Go, but it’s not available shiny yet. Growlithe, as well as its Hisuian variant share the same candy. So any Growlithe Candies that you collect from either version can be used for both versions to evolve and boost them. Nice.

What is the shiny rate for Growlithe in Pokémon Go?

As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Growlithe is not a confirmed 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. This seems to be random. 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.