Certain Pokémon float around in games and are only noticed when they show up or by hardcore fans of the species. In Pokémon Go, Elgyem is one such Pokémon that you might not think about much until you see it and wonder "could Elygyem be Shiny?"
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For some Pokémon Go players, Shiny Pokémon are the biggest draw to special events and content updates, as they enjoy the process of hunting down rare alternate color schemes. But because Niantic releases Pokémon and updates in a very different way than the main series and other Pokémon titles, it can be a challenge to understand which Shiny Pokémon are actually available when it comes to species like Elgyem and its evolution.
Yes, Elgyem and its evolution Beheeyem can both be Shiny in Pokémon Go. Niantic released the Shiny variant of the Cerebral Pokémon during the 2022 Psychic Spectacular event, which also added Mega Alakazam.
Shiny Elgyem is available to encounter, and there was even an Elgyem Spotlight Hour to highlight the species on May 21st. Unfortunately for players, not every Gen V Pokémon shares the same fate, as the number of Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Go continues to slowly grow each month.
