Best Black Shiny Pokemon

Key Takeaways

• Game Freak’s alternate black-colored shiny Pokemon forms add depth and appeal, especially with signature creatures like Zekrom and Greninja.
• The shiny forms of Pokemon like Haxorus and Rayquaza make intimidating design changes, enhancing their overall aesthetic and visual impact.
• Koraidon and Wooloo stand out in their black shinies, adding allure and uniqueness to their already beloved character designs.

As a longtime Pokémon enthusiast who has spent countless hours battling, collecting, and admiring these incredible creatures, I must say that some of the most breathtaking transformations occur when our beloved monsters Mega Evolve or undergo Primal Reversion. Take Gardevoir and Primal Groudon, for instance – two extraordinary examples of how a change in color scheme can drastically enhance a Pokémon’s aesthetic appeal.

The Pokemon empire is one of the most cherished and widely recognized media collections ever created, encompassing numerous games, television programs, toys, and more throughout its lengthy existence. The allure of this universe primarily lies in the multitude of intriguing Pokemon designs produced by the company since its inception. These designs range from adorable pocket-sized creatures like rodents to formidable dragons, each with a unique appeal that distinguishes them from similar beings in other franchises.

Moreover, Game Freak unveiled a unique color variation for every Pokemon design, often referred to as a “shiny” version. This additional option simply increased the allure of these imaginary beasts even further.

1 Pumpkaboo/Gourgeist

National Dex Number: #0710, #0711

• Type: Ghost/Grass
• Game Introduced:Pokemon X & Y
• Generation: 6
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

The pair of Halloween-themed Pokemons, Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist, have a remarkably fitting shine. Instead of their usual orange and brown pumpkin-like coloring, they transform into a darker scheme with purple and black tones, making them resemble witches and adding a spookier touch to these Pokemon, which aligns perfectly with their overall theme.

In a more casual tone: Dark Pokemon seem scarier, and that’s true for this creepy one too. Plus, finding its shiny version won’t be easy because Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist come in four different sizes, so you might want to catch them all in their shiny forms. It’ll take a lot of your time and patience to accomplish this challenging mission.

Pumpkaboo Base Stats

Gourgeist Base Stats

2 Magearna (Original Color)

National Dex Number: #0801

• Type: Steel/Fairy
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

In simpler terms, Magearna is a mythical creature from the Pokémon series that debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon. You can obtain it using the QR Scanner feature once you’ve finished the main storyline. Unfortunately, its shiny version lacks the usual charm, sporting a rather plain steel appearance instead.

Despite having an alternative form, the Artificial Pokemon, Magearna, presents a striking black shine. The ‘Original Color’ version of this new Pokemon resembles the color scheme of a Poke Ball. In Pokemon Home, you can unlock this form once you complete the National Dex. Interestingly, when it shines, the red ball transforms into a black one, similar to the Ultra Ball, offering a clever tribute to the Pokeball design. Regrettably, both versions of Magearna are unable to be made shiny, which is quite unfortunate.

Magearna’s Base Stats

3 Umbreon

National Dex Number: #0197

• Type: Dark
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Gold & Silver
• Generation: 2
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: South Province: Alfornada Cavern, North Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Dalizapa Passage, South Province: Alfornada Cavern (Dark Tera Type), Tera Raid Battles (6★)

It’s debatable whether Umbreon’s shiny version should be described as ‘black shimmering.’ Although Umbreon is inherently black, its shiny variant only has its body rings change color, leaving its base color black. Despite this, many fans adore Umbreon and consider its shiny form one of the best in the Pokémon franchise. So, considering it retains its black appearance, it can still be considered a notable difference.

The gold rings on Umbreon transform into a vibrant, nearly neon blue hue. While the change may seem minor, it adds an appealing Tron-inspired touch to this Pokemon. Pairing light blue and black creates a striking combination, making it a perfect match for a cool Pokemon like Umbreon.

Umbreon’s Base Stats

4 Furfrou

National Dex Number: #0676

• Type: Normal
• Game Introduced:Pokemon X & Y
• Generation: 6
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

In the world of Pokemon, Furfrou is a character modeled after the poodle, a dog breed renowned for its elaborate hairstyles. This characteristic is mirrored in the game where players can take their Furfrou to salons in Kalos and alter its hairstyle, even adding a new color to it.

The standard version of this Pokemon is white, making a black shimmering variant particularly striking because they are contrasting colors, resulting in the most visually appealing shiny Pokemon. Since Furfrou has multiple appearances, there’s an added challenge to gather each unique hairstyle in its shimmering form, which requires considerable effort.

Furfrou’s Base Stats

5 Alcremie

National Dex Number: #0869

• Type: Fairy
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Generation: 8
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

If you’re up for a tough task in the games, try to transform all varieties of Alcremie. The initial form is Milcery. To evolve it, players must hold a Sweet item, spin around physically and strike a pose or get dizzy. The evolved form depends on factors like the time of day, length of the spin, and direction of spinning (clockwise or counterclockwise). The appearance is also influenced by the type of Sweet held. There are nine types of cream and seven sweets, resulting in 63 unique forms of Alcremie.

It’s fortunate for shiny hunters that only the variation in Sweet impacts the color of Alcremie, resulting in just seven unique shiny versions. The basic color of Alcremie is influenced by various factors, aligning with the color of the cream it uses. However, the shiny form deviates from this, as Alcremie’s body becomes black, a striking contrast to its other pastel-toned forms. This dark appearance gives it an edgy, cool look due to its distinctiveness. Interestingly, the colored Sweet remains vibrant and stands out brilliantly against the black body.

Alcremie’s Base Stats

6 Hisuian Electrode

National Dex Number: #0101

• Type: Electric/Grass
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Legends: Arceus
• Generation: 8
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

In the classic games “Pokemon Red & Blue,” Electrode was among the first 151 Pokemon introduced. Interestingly, Electrode and its pre-evolved form Voltorb were designed based on Pokeballs. Here’s a fun twist: trainers might mistake these for items, only to be surprised when they encounter these Pokemon instead! These creatures have a knack for exploding unexpectedly.

In its standard form, the Ball Pokemon’s hue is red, mirroring the shade of a Pokeball, while its original shiny variant is blue, echoing the color of a Great Ball. Interestingly, the Hisuian version sports a black appearance to resemble an Ultra Ball, a fitting and logical color for a rare, shimmering Pokemon within the game’s universe.

Hisuian Electrode’s Base Stats

7 Cursola

National Dex Number: #0864

• Type: Ghost
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Generation: 8
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

Corsola is a Pokemon that made its debut in the games Pokemon Gold and Silver, and it’s inspired by coral with an appealing pink and white color scheme. In the games Pokemon Sword and Shield, this Pokemon got a regional form, which was changed to a Ghost-type to symbolize decaying coral reefs.

The spectral figure of Cursola arises from the lifeless coral, its sleek, dark form enhancing its Ghostly essence. This polished Pokemon adds an extra layer of eeriness by turning the coral remnants black, further emphasizing its ghostly appearance.

Cursola’s Base Stats

8 Oricorio (Baile Style)

National Dex Number: #0864

• Type: Fire/Flying
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: East Province: Area One, Tera Raid Battles (4★)

The Unique Pokemon that Dances adopts various forms based on the nectar it consumes. Each transformation represents a unique dance style, and in this instance, the Baile style stands out due to its distinctive shiny black appearance.

The original Oricorio features black accents against a red backdrop, but in its shiny form, this color scheme is flipped, creating an appealing contrast when Game Freak applies such alterations to their alternate Pokémon forms. Fire-type Pokémons often exhibit some red hues, and the black on Oricorio gives it a charred appearance, as if it has been slightly singed, with the red trim representing the flaming parts.

Oricorio’s Base Stats

9 Zekrom

National Dex Number: #0644

• Type: Dragon/Electric
• Game Introduced:Pokemon White
• Generation: 5
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: South Province: Area Five after receiving the Zekrom Treat from Snacksworth (only one)

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve had the privilege of taming the formidable Legendary Pokemon Zekrom from Pokemon White on my Nintendo Switch. This beastly companion boasts impressive stats across the board, making it a coveted ally in any battle. To secure this legendary creature, players must embark on various Blueberry Quests and earn a Legendary Treat from Snacksworth. In Pokemon Scarlet, these tasks are tackled through Group Quests, while in Pokemon Violet, they’re more solitary endeavors, known as Solo Quests.

In the game, this particular Pokemon isn’t able to transform into a shiny variant because all Legendary Pokemon are confined with a “shiny lock.” Unfortunately, it’s disappointing since the shiny version of this Pokemon looks fantastic with its altered color scheme and glowing green attacks instead of the usual blue.

Zekrom’s Base Stats:

10 The Guardian Deities

National Dex Number: #0785, #0786, #0787, #0788

• Type: Electric/Fairy (Tapu Koko), Psychic/Fairy (Tapu Lele), Grass/Fairy (Tapu Bulu) Water/Fairy (Tapu Fini)
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

In the world of Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini serve as the guardians of the individual islands. These Legendary Pokemon, known as Tapus, hold the authority as the rulers over their respective territories.

Every member’s gleaming shapes now don a black palette, retaining their unique identifying colors. This combination gives them an appearance reminiscent of a superhero team, similar to how the X-Men appear in movies. Regardless of the reasoning behind this design, fans can agree that it presents a more appealing look compared to the original version.

The Guardian Deities Base Stats:

11 Palossand

National Dex Number: #0770

• Type: Ghost/Ground
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: West Province: Area Two, North Province: Casseroya Lake

In its natural state, Palossand resembles the hue of common sand, but when it transforms into its polished form, the sandy color deepens into a striking dark black, with vivid gems embedded within. This design is inspired by the unique black sand beaches found in Hawaii, which serve as the basis for the Alola region.

The seventh-generation Pokemon is both Ground and Ghost type, making it quite useful in the game. Its shiny version is particularly desirable due to its eye-catching design. To obtain Palossand in the original game it was introduced in, Sun & Moon, players must journey to Hano Beach and search for a shiny Sandygast instead.

Palossand’s Base Stats:

12 Manectric

National Dex Number: #0310

• Type: Electric
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire
• Generation: 3
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

In the video games Ruby & Sapphire, this particular Pokemon first appeared, making it one of just four Electric-type Pokemon introduced within those games. Thus, the selection is somewhat limited.

Manectric is modeled after the maned wolf and typically appears in shades of yellow and blue, which are quite electric-like hues. However, if players manage to obtain a shiny Manectric, they’ll be rewarded with a yellow and black color scheme, two colors that complement each other beautifully, much like Pikachu.

Manectric’s Base Stats:

13 Hawlucha

National Dex Number: #0701

• Type: Fighting/Flying
• Game Introduced:Pokemon X & Y
• Generation: 6
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: West Province: Area Two, North Province: Casseroya Lake

In Generation 6, the agile Pokémon known as Hawlucha was unveiled and gained popularity due to its recurring roles in the anime, where it became one of Ash’s companions during their journeys through the Kalos region.

Its shiny form is a big change with black, purple, and red giving it the appearance of a luchador. The alternate color scheme is kind of a new costume for the wrestler. Similar to how WWE star Rey Mysterio has different colored costumes but all with the same luchador design.

Hawlucha’s Base Stats:

14 Decidueye

National Dex Number: #0724

• Type: Grass/Ghost
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Evolve Dartrix

In a new twist, the top starter Pokemon from Alola, the Decidueye inspired by Robin Hood and combining Grass and Ghost types, transforms into a darker version. The underbelly of its wings or cape now appears black, giving it an eerie resemblance to Batman as it glides through the night sky.

The green shade deepens slightly on its cloak, harmonizing with the gleaming appearance of Decidueye, whose design is already flawless. However, this shiny version enhances that perfection. To utilize this form in the games, gamers must persistently reset the game until it appears as a starter. It may take time, but the eventual rewards are definitely worth the effort.

Decidueye’s Base Stats:

15 Wooloo

National Dex Number: #0831

• Type: Normal
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sword & Shield
• Generation: 8
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

Wooloo, a Pokemon debuted in the eighth generation, has won the hearts of many with its adorable and uncomplicated appearance. While Pokémon enthusiasts already had a good selection of sheep-related characters, Wooloo managed to stand out among Generation 8’s herd due to its unique charm.

Apart from its charming original look, Game Freak added an alluring twist by creating a sleek, black-colored shiny version of the cuddly Wooloo. This new appearance is hard to resist, as it draws inspiration from the well-known saying “a black sheep.” Although Dubwool, Wooloo’s evolved form, also has a nice-looking shiny variant, it doesn’t quite stand out like Wooloo’s entirely black fur does.

Wooloo’s Base Stats:

16 Haxorus

National Dex Number: #0612

• Type: Dragon
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Black & White
• Generation: 5
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

Known as the Axe Jaw Pokemon, Haxorus is a Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. This Pokemon’s design is one of the best ones to come out from the region of Unova. A regular Haxorus has a fully greenish-yellow body with red highlights on its axe-like jaw extensions.

While a normal Haxorus is cool in its own right, a shiny one makes the design feel even more menacing. A shiny Haxorus has a completely black body but retains the red axe highlights. The contrast between the red and black colors makes this dragon look even more intimidating than its regular form.

Haxorus’ Base Stats:

17 Aegislash

National Dex Number: #0681

• Type: Steel/Ghost
• Game Introduced:Pokemon X & Y
• Generation: 6
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

Originating in Generation 6, Aegislash is recognized as the Regal Sword Pokémon, originating from the lively region of Kalos. This steel/ghost-type Pokémon boasts an impressive design, drawing inspiration from a sword and a shield. In combat, it can transform, assuming either a defensive stance with its shield form or a more aggressive approach with its blade form.

An ordinary Aegislash sports a steel-gray exterior enclosing a golden innards. It additionally carries a golden guard, and its purple gaze accentuates its spectral nature. When it transforms into its radiant form, the outer blade layer adopts a fiery red hue, while the rest of Aegislash changes to a sleek black. The shield maintains its golden luster but now sports three red markings at its core, and even its eye takes on a golden sheen.

Aegislash’s Base Stats (Gen 8 onwards, Shield Form/Blade Form):

18 Minior

National Dex Number: #0774

• Type: Ghost/Ground
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Sun & Moon
• Generation: 7
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome, Tera Raid Battles (5★)

Minior is a Pokemon introduced in the seventh generation of games, originating from the region known as Alola. This Pokemon is modeled after a meteorite and doesn’t transform into a different form through evolution, but it does undergo a fascinating transformation during battles. The exterior shells of Minior are quite robust, and when they shatter, you can see their vibrant inner cores inside.

A typical Minor Pokémon can be found in various hues such as yellow, green, orange, and pink, but a Radiant Minior takes this beauty to another level. The distinctive feature of a Radiant Minior is its core, which is black and dotted with spots representing all the other color schemes of this Pokémon, creating an exceptionally stylish black radiant version.

Minior’s Base Stats:

19 Mega Gardevoir

National Dex Number: #0282

• Type: Psychic/Fairy
• Game Introduced:Pokemon X & Y
• Generation: 6
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: North Province: Glaseado Mountain, Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★), Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods

6th generation of Pokémon unveiled Mega Evolutions, allowing select creatures to transform into stronger, altered versions. Apart from noticing a shift in appearance and boosted power, some Pokémon additionally modified their color patterns during Mega Evolution, and for particular monsters, this distinction became particularly noticeable with their shimmering forms.

The Pokemon Gardevoir, which is often associated with fairies, serves as an ideal illustration of the concept in question. Upon transformation into its shimmering version, Gardevoir’s green sections turn into a lighter shade of blue while keeping the white areas unchanged. Conversely, a standard Mega Gardevoir adorns a white gown upon mega-evolution, but its radiant counterpart dons a sophisticated black dress instead.

Mega Gardevoir’s Base Stats:

20 Primal Groudon

National Dex Number: #0383

• Type: Ground/Fire
• Game Introduced:Pokemon Omega Ruby
• Generation: 6
• Location In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: N/A

In the revamped versions of “Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire”, the Legendary Pokemon from Hoenn received new transformations called Primal Reversion. While I appreciate Groudon’s original color scheme of red and black, its shiny form’s greenish-yellow hue isn’t my favorite.

Luckily, Groudon’s Primal Reversion addresses this problem by switching its color scheme from yellow to ash black, with flowing magma creating an striking appearance throughout its body. The Shiny Primal Groudon stands out as one of the most visually appealing Legendary shiny Pokemon. The black design is significantly more captivating than the original shiny version, making it a pity that this Pokemon remains confined to its initial game.

Primal Groudon’s Base Stats:

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