Drilbur, a mole Pokémon from Unova, can be found in the wild in Pokémon Go. Yes, Drilbur can be shiny Pokémon Go!
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Evolution Excadrill is actually a great Ground-type and Steel-type attacker. When it’s Shadow Excadrill, it’s even more powerful, but the regular version is still pretty good, second only to Legendary or Mega Evolution Pokémon.
What is the going rate for Drilbur in Pokémon Go?
According to aged research conducted by the now defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny ratio for Pokémon on a normal day is approximately one in 500. Drilbur is not a confirmed Pokémon to receive a “permanent buff” (meaning it appears infrequently and therefore has an increased shiny ratio).
What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?
Unfortunately, not much. It seems to be a coincidence. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic and are usually only increased during special events, such as Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumables that escalate Shiny Pokémon rates.
Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?
LeekDuck maintains list of currently available shiny PokémonThis is a helpful visual guide that illustrates what all the existing shiny Pokémon look like.
For more tips, head over to Polygon Pokémon Go guides.
