Summary
One of the best things aboutPokemon Scarlet and Violetto many fans was the way some new critters were designed both in their base form and in their shiny versions, with multiple mons getting great color swaps. For example, Bellibolt’s shiny is not only very visible inPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s overworld even withoutPokemon Legends: Arceus' shiny sound, but it’s also a great example of how some species can become much more interesting inPokemongames. An example of improved shiny form is that of Kommo-o, whose shiny in The Teal Mask DLC gains metal-like texture on its arms and body.
On the other end of the spectrum isPokemon’s shiny Gengar, which outside of its white Mega Evolution in Gen 7 and GMax form in Gen 8 has always been just a darker shade of purple compared to its non-shiny version. This is still common in somePokemongames, and even some of the series' most sought-after and powerful Mythical Pokemon are not immune to this issue. In most cases, shiny Mythical Pokemon remain incredibly hard to obtain, and for them to look bland is to add insult to injury.
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S Tier
What Makes These Shiny Pokemon S-Tier
The reason why some shiny Mythical Pokemon are much better than others is that their base colors change completely, altering the critters' appearance dramatically - and often in a good way.Shiny Mew inPokemon GOis a great example of this logic, swapping its light pink for a shade of blue that makes it stand out even more. Similarly, Arceus going from mostly white to mostly golden is a fantastic way to make its god status more apparent, and the creature itself more spectacular to see in battle.
A Tier
What Makes These Shiny Pokemon A-Tier
There are plenty of amazing-lookingMythical Pokemon in the series, and some are even more incredible with their shiny versions in their alternate forms, such as Deoxys and Meloetta. Pokemon like Hoopa, which can change its form from a tiny pocket monster into a larger, ring-wielding menace, can take their shiny palette to the next level by showcasing how different it is compared to the base look. Critters like Zeraora and Diancie may not have alternate forms (outside of the latter’s Mega Evolution), but they still enjoy great color swaps. On the other hand, Shaymin’s shiny may be a bit basic with just a shade change, but the Pokemon can also transform into its Sky Forme to make it more dynamic.
B Tier
What Makes These Shiny Pokemon B-Tier
Much like with regular Pokemon that don’t have the Legendary or Mythical status, even these critters can have somewhat disappointing shiny forms, where their base colors don’t change a whole lot or they do, but it’s more of a small shade change. This is precisely what happens with Pokemon like Manaphy, Phione, and Keldeo, with their shinies being different shades of blue, all more akin to aqua green, without changing much else.Pokemon GOplayers can get shiny Darkraistill, but the Pokemon’s color swaps may be less exciting to see than the actual shiny Mythical, as its scarf changes from red to fuchsia and its body from black to dark purple.
C Tier
What Makes These Shiny Pokemon C-Tier
SomePokemongames introduced shinies that are not on par with anything else from the series, and a good example of this comes from a handful of Mythical creatures - Meltan, Melmetal, and Zarude. Shiny Meltan and Melmetal only have a slightly different bolt, with it going from golden to bronze or copper, depending on how it’s rendered. The same goes for Zarude, whose shiny only differs in terms of fur, with the overcoat becoming lucid and the chest fur going from grey to mustard-colored. While the Pokemon themselves might be strong, their shinies are overall quite disappointing.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
