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Will trading a shiny keep it shiny?

Yes, but only when transferring a Pokemon from a Gen 1 game. In Generation 2 (when shinies where introduced), shininess was determined by the Pokemons IVs. A Pokemon traded from a Gen 1 game could have the 'right' IVs to be shiny, but wouldn't appear shiny in Gen 1 because shininess didn't exist in those games.
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Does trading remove shiny?

If you trade your shiny pokemon with a friend, he will receive the shiny pokemon. If your friend trades you a shiny pokemon, then you will get the shiny pokemon! But you can't trade a normal pokemon and expect it to turn into a shiny pokemon after the trade! It won't happen!
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What happens when you trade a shiny?

If you are trading Legendaries and Shinies you both own, the cost is the same as a Standard Pokémon you don't own, such as a regional or a Unown form. But if one of you don't have a Legendary or Shiny in a trade, then the cost jumps up massively.
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Can you trade Shiny Pokémon back and forth?

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Is it possible for one Pokémon to be traded multiple times in Pokémon GO? Pokémon GO does not allow players to trade back Pokémon, or trade a traded Pokémon more than once. If a trainer has given away one of their Pokémon, they will not be able to get it back, nor can it then be traded to someone else.
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Is trading a shiny a special trade?

The following are special trades: Pokémon not already in your Pokédex. Legendary Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon.
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How expensive is it to trade Shinies?

Not all Pokemon are equal when it comes to trading; some, like Mew, can't be traded at all. Shiny Pokemon are pretty expensive and can cost up to 1,000,000 Stardust to trade.
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Why do Shinies cost so much to trade?

The higher rarity of Pokémon, which is their shiny versions, cost more Stardust fees when you want to trade them. These fees cost depending on the Friendship Level of both trainers who will be involved in a trade.
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How many Shinies can you trade a day on Pokémon GO?

Prerequisites. In order to trade Pokemon with someone, you must be Friends with the other trainer and both trainers must be at least level 10. Each trainer can only make 100 trades per day, but you'll probably never have to worry about that.
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Why can't i trade a shiny with my friend?

Special Trades are reserved for Legendary Pokemon like Articuno or Zapdos, and Shiny Pokemon. You can't trade Mythical Pokemon at all in Pokemon Go. They have to be earned I'm afraid.
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Can you trade shiny purified Pokemon?

Special trades are all trades involving Legendary Pokémon, Shiny Pokémon, Purified Pokémon and Pokémon that have not been registered in the Pokédex. Special Trades can only be done once per day to limit the number of times a single Trainer can make Special Trades with all of their friends.
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How rare is a lucky Shiny Pokémon?

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When trading Pokémon, there is about a 5% chance that Pokémon can become a Lucky Pokémon, which increases based on how long that Pokémon has been in the Trainer's Pokémon collection; the older it is, the higher the chance.
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Can you get a shiny lucky?

Yes, according to Reddit, a Pokémon can be both Shiny and Lucky!
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Should you purify Shinies?

Why would you purify? The most obvious reason to purify is get yourself a 100% IV Shiny Pokemon. Even nearly four years after Pokemon Go released, this is something many trainers are still searching for. While this is good for your collection and bragging rights, the reason behind is purely aesthetic.
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Is it worth keeping Shiny Pokémon?

There is no statistical difference between typical Pokemon and their shiny variants. Being shiny doesn't give any type of advantage aside from bragging rights. For this reason, there are no restrictions on how and when shiny Pokemon can be used in-game. Any shiny can be used in battle the same way its counterpart can.
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Should I keep bad Shiny Pokémon?

Yes, it most certainly is worth keeping a Shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are the rarest of rare. Shiny Pokémon are defined, in my opinion, as Pokémon that have different coloration than the default colors. The rate at which Shiny Pokémon can be found is usually 1/4036 I think.
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What is special about shiny Pokémon?

A Shiny Pokémon is an incredibly rare version of a normal Pokémon with a special coloration. For example, a Shiny Gyarados is a deep red as oppose to its traditional blue colour. The different colours aren't always so pronounced though, and sometimes the differences can be as small as different eye colours.
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Why do Pokemon get weaker when traded?

A traded Pokemon level will be adjusted to the maximum power up level the recipient can perform. If you try to trade a higher level Pokemon to someone who can't normally power up to that level, the Pokemon's level will go down.
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What Pokemon can't be traded?

Pokemon That Cannot Be Traded

While most Legendary Pokemon can be traded, Mythical Pokemon cannot be traded. The only exception to this rule is Meltan and Melmetal.
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What gives you the most stardust?

The best ways to get Stardust in Pokémon Go
  • Catching Pokémon. The weather affects many things in Pokémon Go, from what spawns to how strong they are. ...
  • Hatching Pokémon. Just like catching Pokémon, hatching Pokémon gives you Stardust. ...
  • Opening Gifts. A single Gift in Pokémon Go can net you up to 300 Stardust. ...
  • PVP rewards.
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Can purified Pokémon be lucky?

When you purify a Pokemon, it becomes cheaper to power up, both with candy and stardust. There's also a reduced cost when it comes to evolving a purified Pokemon as well. This stacks with the Lucky effect, so a Lucky Purified Pokemon gets both the reduced candy costs AND a massively discounted stardust cost.
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Do shiny Pokemon stay shiny when evolved?

Shiny Pokémon remain shiny after being evolved. Also Pokémon cannot become shiny via evolving a non-shiny one.
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Are Shinies 100 percent catch rate?

If a Shiny Legendary is found after completing a Raid, it has a 100% catch rate. But in the wild, Legendary Pokemon are difficult to catch, even if they are Shiny. That's because a wild Shiny Legendary keeps its same high catch rate. But to negate this, a Shiny Legendary can't run away from trainers.
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What is the most expensive shiny Pokemon in game?

#1 Shining Charizard (Neo Destiny #107)

Shining Charizard is the most expensive Shiny Pokémon card ever printed, and even damaged versions can sell for well over $1,000.
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Are Shinies worth evolving?

Since they are so hard to come by, it is completely worth keeping shiny pokemon. If you were tossing one out it is almost like throwing a legendary in the garbage. Even if you do not want that shiny, there is a great chance that somebody else might want that one and you can trade it for something good too!
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