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Are the starters shiny locked in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

Are the starters shiny locked in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

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PokeMasterJen

Yep, the starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are indeed shiny locked. This means you won't be able to find a shiny version of Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly when you first pick your partner. But don't lose hope! You can still hunt for their shiny forms in the wild after beating the game. So, keep those Pokeballs ready!

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ShinyHunterK

Nah, shiny hunting for starters at the beginning? Forget about it. They're shiny locked.

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FuecocoFan123

Can confirm, they're shiny locked. Spent hours resetting for a shiny Fuecoco before I found out. Save yourself the time and just enjoy the game. You can always shiny hunt for other Pokémon!

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