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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

How to Get Shiny Starters

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Pokemon FRLG - Shiny Starters
Save and soft-reset before choosing a Pokeball to increase your chances of getting a Shiny Starter in Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green (FRLG). Learn more on how to get shiny starters from Professor Oak, whether they're shiny-locked, what the odds are, and their differences from the standard starters here!

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How to Get A Shiny Starter

Save Before Choosing Your Starter

Starter Pokemon to Choose From
Pokemon FRLG - Bulbasaur Bulbasaur Pokemon FRLG - Squirtle Squirtle Pokemon FRLG - Charmander Charmander

Once you're able to choose a starter, save the game in front of the table with the Poké Balls in Professor Oak's lab. This lets you make a save file you can quickly return to in case your chosen Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur is not shiny.

Pallet Town Location Guide

Choose a Starter and Check its Shiny Status

After saving, select the starter of your choice and check to see if it's a shiny Pokemon. There is no indicator in the Team menu, so you will have to check in the Pokemon Summary screen directly if your starter has a different color or not.

Shiny Hunting Guide and Shiny Odds

Reset the Game When It's Not Shiny

If your starter isn't shiny, simply restart the game by pressing ABXY on your Nintendo Switch and re-open your save file. This is called a soft reset, and it might take multiple attempts for you to get a shiny. Once you do, congrats on getting your extremely rare starter!

Do note that each reset also affects other stats of your Pokémon, including EVs, Gender, and Nature!

How to Soft Reset

Are Starters Shiny-Locked?

Professor Oak's Starters Are Not Shiny-Locked

It's entirely possible to get shiny starters in Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green, as they are not shiny-locked. The odds for getting one is extremely low, however, as it might take you a significant number of resets before seeing it in your playthrough!

What are the Odds of a Shiny Starter?

Extremely Rare Chance

Estimated Calculation 1 in 8,192

The odds for getting a Shiny Starter are 1 in 8,192 based on game data and statistics. As such, it is more than likely for you to reset the game a significant number of times before seeing a Shiny Starter.

Shiny Starter Differences

Special Colors from Normal Pokemon

Shiny Rattata
Shiny Starters have unique color schemes from the standard Pokemon variant, often being lighter and less saturated. This, however, varies per Pokemon, as some even have distinctly different hues!

Indicated by a Star in the Pokedex

Shinies have a special indicator in the Pokedex compared to standard Pokemon you encounter. If you happened to get a Shiny Pokemon, a star symbol can be seen!

Full Pokedex: All Pokemon in FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

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Shiny Hunting Guide and Shiny Odds All Gift Pokemon
Rival's Canon Name Protagonist's Canon Name
Lt. Surge Puzzle Guide All Move Tutors and Important NPCs
Best Gym Order -
How-To Guides
How to Get Shiny Starters How to Soft Reset
How to Trade How to Open the Main Menu
How to Find Hidden Items How to Use Key Items
How to Get the Bike How to Get Old Rod
How to Get Good Rod How to Get Super Rod
How to Get the Old Man Out of Route 2 How to Get to Three Island
How to Register Items to Select Key How to Use Potions
How to Use Repel How to Get Silph Scope
How to Get Gold Teeth How to Get Macho Brace
How to Get Coin Case How to Get the Mystic Ticket
How to Get the Aurora Ticket How to Get to Sevii Islands
How to Get the Poke Flute How to Stop Pokemon From Evolving
How to Evolve All Pokemon How to Wake Up Snorlax
How to Check Friendship (Happiness) How to Fast Travel
How to Win at Slots in the Casino How to Get the Legendary Dogs
How to Break Rocks and Other Obstacles How to Get Berries
How to Catch 60 Pokemon Fast How to Get All 3 Starters
How to Get to Resort Gorgeous How to Get Luxury Balls
Location Guides
Move Deleter Location Move Relearner Location
Where to Get The Running Shoes All Incense Locations
Amulet Coin Location Where to Find Lucky Egg and Odds
Yellow Flute Location VS Seeker Location
EXP Share Location Itemfinder Location
Rare Candy Locations Pokemon Day Care Location
All Professor Oak Aides Locations and Rewards Where to Buy Ultra Balls
Master Ball Location and Who to Use It On Name Rater Location: How to Change Nickname
All Rare Pokemon Locations Magikarp Salesman Location: How to Get Magikarp Early
Selphy Location and Rewards Net Ball Catch Rate and Locations
Nest Ball Catch Rate and Locations -
Status Effect Guides
All Status Effects Poison
Paralysis Burn
Freeze Confusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Get Mew? Best Natures for Starters
The Best Natures for Every Pokemon Which Fossil Should You Choose?
Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan? Mega Punch or Mega Kick?
Is There a Physical and Special Attack Split? Are There Fairy Types?
Can You Complete the Kanto Dex? Can You Complete the National Dex?
Can You Get a 4-Star Trainer Card? Can You Get Pokerus?
What are STAB Moves? Differences from the Original GBA Versions
How Long to Beat Best Eevee Evolution
Can You Get Umbreon? Can You Get Espeon?

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