The 10 Best Shiny Pokemon [Ranked]

Charizard

Charizard is a super popular Pokemon with a fantastic, simple yet iconic design. It's such a great Pokemon it's appeared on this list of the best Pokemon of all time, too!

But shiny Charizard is easily one of the best shiny forms in the Pokemon franchise. Some shiny forms are worse than the normal form, but shiny Charizard gets its orange scales swapped out for a sleek black body, making an already cool Pokemon even cooler.

This color scheme is carried through to its Mega Evolutions, Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, as well as its exclusive Gigantamax Form.

Gigantamax Charizard looks particularly imposing in its shiny form. The simplicity of the color change makes perfect sense for a Pokemon as iconic and well-loved as Charizard. And that's why it's on this list of the best shiny Pokémon!

Greninja

In keeping with its design influences based around ninjas, Greninja gets a shiny form with a new black body, perfect for stealth attacks! Already a fan favorite design, shiny Greninja is a perfect option for shiny hunting as it looks fantastic.

Shiny Greninja is one of two Pokémon with a black color swap featured on this list, but the black color pops and it's easy to see why Game Freak went for it, especially with these two Pokémon!

Greninja also features on this list of the best frog Pokemon!

Gyarados

Many trainers' first ever experience with shiny Pokemon, Gyarados in its shiny form is famous. This red scaled monster appeared first in Generation II games, Pokemon Gold and Silver at the Lake of Rage.

Swapping its ordinary color scheme for a vibrant red one instead, shiny Gyarados cuts an imposing figure wherever it goes.

And if that wasn't enough, the color scheme is carried through to its Mega Evolution, Mega Gyarados, which looks awesome but in a scary way!

This iconic design has to stand as one of the best shiny colors, first for its surprise impact when it was revealed to players, and second for being must have new colors for a powerful Pokemon.

Shiny Gyarados has even appeared multiple times in the Pokemon anime!

Milotic

Already hailed as one of the most beautiful Pokemon in the Pokemon franchise, Milotic in its shiny form is a great example of how to use a truly gorgeous color scheme effectively.

This beautiful Pokemon is highly sought after by fans, and is a great choice for any shiny hunters. The softer pastels in this design contrast it with the normal form in a way that looks great and makes sense.

Milotic is easily one of the best shinies in the entire franchise. At first glance it doesn't seem anything special, but the soft colors and well thought out color scheme is a real winner.

Milotic also slithered its way onto this list of the best snake Pokemon by being absolutely fierce, but its shiny form is easily one of the best so it gets a spot here, too!

Azumarill

Big, bright, and bold, Azumarill in its shiny form is a shiny Pokemon to remember. With its new, yellow gold color scheme, this Pokemon is hands down better than its regular form.

Okay, okay, so it has the same stats - same defensive capabilities, same movepool - but it looks amazing and makes a statement. If you can catch one, do it!

The yellow color scheme pairs well with Azumarill's simple design, creating a shiny version that makes shiny Azumarill really special.

Lovers of Azumarill might want to check out this list of the best Water type Pokemon to see where it's placed!

Salazzle

Salazzle is a sizzlingly popular Pokemon through a combination of its great design and amazing utility in battle. Introduced in Pokémon Sun, Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Salazzle is a one of the coolest modern Pokémon.

Salazzle's winning design and utility got it a great spot on this list of the best lizard Pokemon, but its shiny form takes the great design choices to a whole new level.

Featuring striking white colors to go with its purple and pink highlights, shiny form Salazzle a real treat to behold.

Easily one of the coolest shinies, Salazzle is also much more difficult to get since only female Salandit evolve into Salazzle - especially frustrating when you get multiple shiny male Salandit! 

(Ask me how I know.)

But despite the frustration involved in getting one, Salazzle is a shiny Pokemon with legions of adoring fans. And it makes sense, since it's easily one of the best shiny Pokemon.

Suicune

A super popular Legendary Pokemon, Suicune is a real fan favorite. This Pokemon has been the mascot of its own Pokemon game, Pokémon Crystal, and has even had a Paradox Pokemon counterpart in the most recent games.

Suicune is a great Pokemon with a really majestic look. Its shiny form isn't all that different to its normal form, but its teal fur gets a shift in tone and its purple mane becomes a striking blue.

This little shift in color is a great contrast to the normal form and it's easy to see why so many trainers love it!

If you're a fan of Suicune, check out this list of the best wolf Pokemon to see which spot it got!

Gimmighoul

A brand new Pokemon from the latest games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Gimmighoul is a tiny little dude with a love of gold. Shiny Gimmighoul looks like Casper the Friendly Ghost if he robbed a bank, and we're all here for it.

This cute little guy has a cool look and is easily the best shiny Pokémon from the most modern Pokémon games.

With two visually distinct forms, shiny Ghimmigoul looks great in either of them, although its Roaming Form is where it really beats out other Pokémon to a spot on this list!

Umbreon

Already a popular Pokemon, shiny Umbreon is beloved by legions of Pokéfans. First introduced during Pokémon Gold and Silver to showcase the new day/night cycle mechanic, this cool Pokemon was an instant favorite for many.

Shiny Umbreon replaces its yellow rings with brand new blue ones. This simple design really shows that less is more. A final evolution of Eevee, Umbreon is associated with the moon and moonlight. Umbreon evolves from Eevee in the night.

This cool Pokemon may have a simplistic design with a shiny form that barely changes, but sometimes that's all it takes!

Ponyta

Ponyta is a Pokemon with a great shiny design. Its normal form features a mane of burning flame in a standard orange and red color. In its shiny form, though, Ponyta has blue fire.

This simple change of color is a massive contrast and really makes shiny Ponyta pop! Fans of shiny Ponyta may be interested to learn that Pokémon Legends Arceus has a guaranteed shiny Ponyta available to trainers - no Shiny Charm necessary!

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Ponyta received a regional variant with a whole new design. Some regional variants aren't especially well-liked, but Galarian Ponyta was an instant favorite and with its cute look it's easy to see why.

Galarian Ponyta in its shiny form isn't quite as cool as Kantonian Ponyta, but it's worth hunting.