Pokemon GOregularly features Smeargle and Shiny Smeargle during in-game events. Unlike other Pokemon, you must take snapshots to encounter a Smeargle or its Shiny variant. While Smeargle appears in multiple events, Shiny Smeargle is a rare spawn.
Participants of the Festival of Colors 2025 event have a boosted chance of encountering a Shiny Smeargle. There is only a limited opportunity for a Shiny Smeargle to appear during the event. Also, keep in mind that Shiny Smeargle will not spawn after the Festival of Colors 2025 ends until Niantic features it in any other event. That said, this guide details the best way to encounter a Shiny Smeargle inPokemon GO.
Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Smeargle By Taking Snapshots
Pokemon GOFestival of Colors 2025participants can encounter a Shiny Smeargle. But there is no guaranteed Shiny encounter, you have to match the monster’s Shiny odds. Taking a snapshot during the event results in Smeargle photobombing and spawning nearby. While there is a limited number of times that Smeargle appears, you’re able to try each day of the event to spawn several Smeargle and match its Shiny odds.
