Yes, if you are lucky, you can encounter a shiny version of Pidgey in Pokemon GO, but it is a very rare occurrence.
Any Pidgey that you find as a wild Pokemon spawn has an extremely small chance of being shiny.
The exact chances of catching shiny Pokemon depend on a few factors, including the Pokemon’s rarity and if any events are happening at the time.
Speaking of which, the best time to catch a shiny Pidgey is during the Pidgey Spotlight Hour. This is thanks to the sheer number of Pidgey that will be spawning in the wild!
What Color Is Shiny Pidgey in Pokemon GO?
Instead of having a purple beak and feet, the shiny version of Pidgey has a gold beak and feet.
While its body may look the same at first glance, it has a slightly more golden color to it. However, this difference isn’t too noticeable.
Pidgey’s evolutions, Pidgeotto, and Pidgeot’s shiny forms have a much bigger difference. Shiny Pidgeotto is green and yellow instead of brown and orange, while shiny Pidgeot is a very bright yellow color with brown accents.
Of course, you will need plenty of Candy to evolve Pidgey into Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. Luckily, there are a few ways to boost how much Candy you earn in Pokemon GO which can speed up your progress!
How to Get Shiny Pigeotto & Pidgeot in Pokemon GO
To get the shiny versions of Pidgeotto and Pidgeot in Pokemon GO, you must evolve a shiny Pidgey. The shiny version of these Pokemon cannot be caught in the wild.
Evolving a shiny Pidgey into Pigeotto requires 12 Pidgey Candy. Meanwhile, evolving a shiny Pidgeotto into a shiny Pidgeot needs a further 50 Pidgey Candy.
Of course, any shiny Pokemon is a great way to show off, but Pidgeot is actually pretty powerful for battling too. Although, it doesn’t quite make the list of the top 10 Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO!
