How does it work?

Ranking

How is the ranking calculated?

The ranking is calculated using "Bayesian average". This is a weighted average which takes into account how many ratings a Pokémon has.

This is to prevent that Pokémon with only a couple of ratings dominate the highest / lowest rated rankings. Since the Pokémon have a very large spread in the number of ratings, this is the best way to calculate the ranking. Also it is less vulnerable to haters who try to downvote certain Pokémon! (or lovers who try to upvote ofcourse ;) ).

The number shown on the ranking list and on the Shiny Pokémon page is a normal average.

Rating

How to become master rater?

By climbing to new ranks you can become a Master Rated. Look at: https://shinyrating.com/community/ for all requirements to become a Master Rater.

How to earn / lose credits?

Credits

6 Credit Awards

Register to website
Leave a rating
Daily rating reward
Daily login reward
Like a rating
Get a like on a rating

3 Credit Deducts

Inappropiate content
Dislike a comment
Get a dislike on a rating

And you can earn varying amount of credits by completing Badged, achievements, challenges, etc.

How to leave a rating?

Open a Pokémon by clicking on its name
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Fill in the amount of stars (required) + description (required) + name
Click the button to submit your rating

Can I lose my credits?

Yes you can get credits deductions. There are three ways:

1. receiving dislikes on your ratings.
2. disliking other ratings.
3. posting inappropiate content.

(In the future): You can spend credits to unlock ranks and achievements.

How much stars should I give?

How much stars does this shiny Pokémon deserve to earn? It is all up to you.

Do I get more credits for giving five stars?

Ofcourse not, we are looking for a honest opinion. Every star rating rewards the same amount of credits.

Can I also give half stars?

Unfortunately at this moment that is not possible. Earlier rating systems with half stars were very buggy. We are working hard to get this function enabled soon.

General / account

How to create an account?

Visit https://shinyrating.com/my-account/. Fill in a username, e-mailadres. and password. You can start rating directly. We won't use your personal data, it is just to keep track of your rating progress!

Why should I create an account?

To track your rating skill progress it is necessary to create an account. It is possible to leave ratings without being logged in, but it will not reward any credits.

Is this website free / gratis?

Yes it is completely free for users. The Master pays for all website costs, by serving ads we try to reduce costs. There is no pay-to-win (atleast not at this moment ;) ). By clicking on the ads regularly you keep the website up and running!

I dont play Pokémon (GO) at this moment, may I participate?

Yes of course you may! You might need some training, but by gaining experience you can become a Master-Rater as well!

And btw. Pokémon Go is an epic game to play with your friends and it helps getting some more activity during the week!

Is this website a complete list of all available shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

Unfortunately it is very hard to keep up with all the Pokémon GO updates. We try to add every shiny available, but we can be behind.

Are you missing a shiny Pokémon? Please let us know at: master@shinyrating.com

Are you the owner of images/icons on this website?

No we are not, we use them under non-commercial license. For credits please look at the bottom bar of the website.

If there are any legal issues please let us know at master@shinyrating.com

I found a bug, what should I do?

Please report bugs at: master@shinyrating.com

I got suggestions for new content or functionalities, what should I do?

Please e-mail your suggestions to: master@shinyrating.com.

Is this project finished?

No, it is under construction and development. New content, ranks, achievements, functionalities will be added in the near future.

Rate a random shiny!

Shiny Pokémon have different coloration than the standard Pokémon. Encountering a shiny Pokémon is very rare. You’ll never forget your first shiny found and caught in the wild. Every single shiny Pokémon is cool and someone should be proud if you have just a single one. However, some are much cooler looking than other shiny Pokémon are. Deciding what the best shiny Pokémon is, is a tough task. What makes a shiny Pokémon special? Some of the best shiny Pokémon only exhibit minor color changes, while others take on drastic transformations. Some standard Pokémon are already epic (e.g. Charizard), so it’s easier to get an epic shiny. There is no standard for rating shiny Pokémon. It is up to personal preference. However, on shinyrating.com we have two guidelines:

1. Rate in comparison to the standard form.
2. Rarity can make a shiny even more beautiful.

Keep your eyes peeled for the best shiny Pokémon and leave your rating on our website. Do you remember the first time you encountered a shiny Pokémon? Describe your feeling in the rating section of the concerned shiny.

Ready for Action?

Welcome to shinyrating.com. Here you can rate your favorite shiny Pokémon. All shiny Pokémon available are included. What is the best shiny Pokémon? It is all up to you. Leave a rating by clicking on one of the Pokémon. New to rating shiny Pokémon? Take a look at the starter Pokémons evolutions and learn how to rate: