Yes, you can catch the shiny version of Zapdos in Pokemon GO, but it might take a very long time to find one.

Even if any Zapdos you encounter has the chance to be shiny, the odds of encountering a shiny one are very low.

Therefore, if you want to get a shiny Zapdos, you’ll most likely have to battle in plenty of Zapdos Raids. And there’s no better time to do this than the Pokemon GO Zapdos Raid Hour!

How to Catch Shiny Zapdos in Pokemon GO

To catch the shiny version of Zapdos in Pokemon GO, you must first defeat it in a 5-Star Raid, as this is the only way to encounter Zapdos.

Then, you need to get lucky and hope that the Zapdos you encounter is the shiny version.

If it isn’t shiny, then you’ll have to repeatedly win Zapdos Raids until you find one.

What is the Zapdos Shiny Rate?

The odds of Zapdos being shiny in Pokemon GO are 5%, or 1 in 20. This is the standard shiny rate for any Legendary Pokemon in the game.

Therefore, on average, you will have to encounter 20 Zapdos before you find the rare shiny version.

What Color is Shiny Zapdos?

The shiny version of Zapdos is almost completely identical to the regular version of this Legendary Pokemon.

However, if you look closely, you’ll be able to see that it is a slightly darker shade of yellow, and its beak and feet are a slightly brighter orange.