Can you get Shiny Houndoom in Pokemon Go?

Jessica Filby
Pokemon Go Shiny Houndoom

There are so many Pokemon to catch in Pokemon Go, with many having their own Shiny counterparts. But is that the case with Houndoom? Can you get a Shiny Houndoom in Pokemon Go? Let’s take a look and find out.

Pokemon Go has thousands of adorable creatures for players to catch, along with a variety of exciting events to take part in, often granting some rare Shiny versions of the Pokemon many know and love. But not all Pokemon come with a Shiny variant, leaving many wondering if their favorite Pokemon’s Shiny is in the game yet.

This is entirely the case with the adorable Houndoom, with players all across the game asking, is there a Shiny Houndoom in Pokemon Go? We’ve got the answer right here.

Is there a Shiny Houndoom in Pokemon Go?

Shiny Houndoom Pokemon Go
Catching this adorable Pokemon is harder than it seems.

Thankfully, you can get a Shiny Houndoom in Pokemon Go! The creature has a blue hue as opposed to its darker color.

This adorable creature is available for anyone to catch at any time and can be found in the wild. However, the likelihood of you catching a Shiny Houndoom is pretty low, in fact, it’s approximately 1 in 500, so it’s best to get catching and hope for the best.

There you have it, that’s everything you need to know regarding whether you can get a Shiny Houndoom in Pokemon Go. While looking out for one in your game, take a look at some of our other handy Pokemon Go guides and content:

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About The Author

Based in Cumbria, England, Jessica is a Senior Games Writer who joined Dexerto after stints at Game Rant and The Gamer. You can find her covering everything from Minecraft, CoD, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Pokemon Go and more. You can contact Jessica at jessica.filby@dexerto.com