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: A feed that allows you to see 100IV Pokémon or specific species spawning globally, which can then be checked for shininess. How to Use a Shinydat File

: It acts as a reference list for the app's scanner to identify which Pokémon are eligible to be shiny.

Using modified apps like PGSharp violates Niantic's Terms of Service and can result in account bans. Always use such tools on "alt" accounts to protect your main progress. How to update PG Sharp game on PC?

When launching PGSharp Portable, the tool might auto-generate a default .shinydat file in its working directory. You can manually create one by exporting settings or starting fresh: