Analysis of Shiny Pokémon Coloration Origin: V.T.P. Episode 2, Part 1

Welcome to the first part of the second episode of the V.T.P., the Veteran Trainer’s Perspective, a series where I analyze the Pokémon games themselves and attempt to understand some of their most interesting and mysterious aspects from the perspective of both a veteran trainer and a developer of the games. The topic of this episode will be understanding the origins behind shiny Pokémon coloration and the significance they in turn hold. I hope you will find what I have to present here insightful and enjoyable.

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[Mucn]

Funny, I always thought that Shiny Gardevoir was a reference to the Black Swan character in the ballet of Swan Lake. But the little black dress could also be it's reference.

[Poket]

Shinies seem to hate me, my first natural shiny was a Geodude in Diamond. Red gyrados doesn't count for me, I can still count the amount of natural shinies on one hand

[jacoblucas]

What do you suppose is your favorite shiny form. My favorite is metagross. I find it cool seeing it's normally blue-ish metal hide get a more chrome-like color and having the silver on its claws and the cross on its face turn to gold. And the cross turning blue when it mega evolves really stands out better in this cool design.

[vlogenericsrants]

6:37 According to Pokedex 3D Pro and the Anime, it's pronounced Ill-Oo-Me-Say.

19:52 We all know that the developers wanted Lopunny to be a furry.

23:03 Ein, German for one. Zwei, (Pronouncede: Ze-vi), German for two. Drei, German for three.

Very interesting otherwise, just a few pronunciation issues that I wanted to quickly point out.