Shiny Cranidos is obtainable in Pokémon Go. This shiny form was introduced in July 2021, making shiny Rampardos also available for collection.
This guide covers the appearance of shiny Cranidos and its perfect IV stats in Pokémon Go.
Is Cranidos shiny in Pokémon Go?
Yes, Cranidos can be encountered in its shiny form within Pokémon Go. The shiny version of Cranidos, along with its evolution shiny Rampardos, was introduced in July 2021 during an Ultra Unlock event. Shiny Shieldon, shiny Bastiodon, and shiny Dialga were also released at the same time.
Since Cranidos has not yet had a Community Day, its shiny form remains somewhat uncommon. However, it is not considered extremely rare, so players seeking one might find success through trades with higher-level friends who may have duplicates.
What does shiny Cranidos look like?
Shiny Cranidos features a distinct color palette change. Its usual grey and blue tones transform into brown and red, with the skull specifically turning red. This color scheme is quite noticeable, making it an easily identifiable shiny Pokémon.
Shiny Rampardos maintains this thematic shift. Its darker grey skin becomes a darker brown, while the darker blue skull and rings adopt a lighter reddish-pink hue. The black band on Rampardos’s skull changes to a very dark brown, providing a pleasing contrast. The overall shiny design for Rampardos is considered effective.
Shiny Cranidos encounter rates
The likelihood of encountering a shiny Cranidos in Pokémon Go varies based on the acquisition method. For instance, during a Go Pass encounter, players might experience either the standard shiny rate or a slightly increased rate for uncommon Pokémon. Based on information from the Pokémon Go wiki, the estimated base shiny rate is 1/512, while the uncommon rate is approximately 1/128.
A comprehensive list of all available shiny Pokémon can be found in the Pokémon Go shinies guide.
How to get shiny Cranidos and perfect IV stats
The availability of Cranidos in the wild is influenced by the current in-game season and active spawning events. Occasionally, special events like a Spotlight Hour or Go Tour might feature Cranidos, offering an opportunity for shiny hunting. However, unless an event explicitly states shiny Cranidos availability, obtaining one typically relies on chance.
Players aiming for a shiny Cranidos should tap on every Cranidos they encounter. The average shiny rate for a Pokémon without a boosted rate is approximately 1/500. This means that, on average, one shiny Cranidos might appear for every 500 encounters. It is important to remember that this is an average, and having 499 encounters does not guarantee the next one will be shiny.
Cranidos 100% perfect stats in Pokémon Go
A Cranidos with 100% perfect stats in Pokémon Go possesses 15/15/15 IVs, resulting in a maxed-out 100% IV Pokémon suitable for a 4* Pokédex entry, raids, and the Master League.
For players Level 30 or higher searching in the wild, the ideal CPs for a perfect 15/15/15 Cranidos are:
- Level 30 (wild CP maximum) – 1560 CP
- Level 35 (weather-boosted wild CP maximum) – 1690 CP
Wild CP values correspond to the Trainer Level up to Level 30. The provided values are generally applicable for most players who are Level 30 or above. Players below Level 30 will observe different CP values.
The entire Cranidos evolution line consists of Rock-type Pokémon.
