Cobblemon Shiny Rarities Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I know what rarity tier a shiny Pokémon is when I catch one?
Each shiny spawn is assigned a rarity tier (Regular, Rare, or Epic) based on the spawn chances, and the Pokémon's texture will reflect which tier it rolled—Regular keeps classic shiny colors, Rare has a secondary palette swap, and Epic displays the most striking custom colors. You can also check the advancement system to track which rare variants you've discovered.
What does the Shiny Charm do and how do I get it?
The Shiny Charm increases your chances of encountering shiny Pokémon during hunts. Refer to the mod's crafting recipes or progression system to learn how to obtain it—typically it's earned through gameplay milestones or crafted from specific materials.
Do all Pokémon have custom shiny textures in this mod?
The mod includes custom recolors for base Pokémon from Generations 1-7, plus starters, regional variants, and their evolution lines from later generations. Not every single Pokémon may have all three rarity tiers fully customized, but the most popular and huntable species are covered.
Can I hunt for Epic shinies in specific biomes or do they spawn randomly?
Epic shinies spawn randomly across all biomes with a 10% chance whenever any shiny appears—there's no biome that guarantees them. However, hunting in biomes with higher shiny spawn rates or using the Shiny Charm will increase your odds of encountering Epic variants overall.
Do the rarity tiers affect a Pokémon's stats or abilities?
No, rarity tiers are purely cosmetic and only change the Pokémon's texture and appearance. Stats, abilities, and gameplay mechanics remain identical regardless of whether you catch a Regular, Rare, or Epic shiny.
How do advancements help me track my shiny collection?
The mod includes custom advancements that trigger when you catch shiny Pokémon, especially rare color variants, giving you a built-in log of your discoveries. These advancements reward your hunting progress and help you identify which shinies you've already found.
Will this mod work with other Cobblemon texture or shiny mods?
Texture mods can conflict if they modify the same Pokémon files, so check compatibility with any other shiny or texture packs you're using. It's safest to use this mod as your primary shiny texture source to avoid overlapping changes.
Do shiny spawn rates change if I'm in Creative mode or using commands?
Shiny spawn mechanics are tied to natural creature spawning, so Creative mode or command-spawned Pokémon may not trigger the rarity tier system the same way. For the full experience, hunt in Survival mode where creatures spawn naturally.
Can I disable certain rarity tiers or change the spawn percentages?
Configuration options depend on the mod's settings file—check your mod config folder for any customization options. The default rates are 60% Regular, 30% Rare, and 10% Epic, but some mods allow players to adjust these values.
Why do some of my shinies look the same as regular Pokémon?
If a shiny rolled the Regular tier (60% chance), it uses the standard classic shiny colors, which for some Pokémon may be subtle or similar to their normal appearance. This is intentional—Regular shinies are the most common tier and serve as the baseline for shiny hunting.