Top 5 shiny Pokemon in Sword and Shield

Shiny Pokemon are a trainer's biggest treasures in the world of Pokemon.

There are general classifications for how various shiny Pokemon look, such as 'pink,' 'green' or 'barely different.' However, regardless of how awesome or lackluster a shiny variant may be, the recolor has absolutely no influence on a Pokemon's combat prowess.

As such, this is a list based purely on aesthetics and general popularity.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.

What are the 5 best shiny Pokemon in Sword and Shield?

#5 - Grapploct

Shiny Grapploct and Clobbopus (Image via Amino Apps)

While definitely not the best-performing or most loved Pokemon in Sword and Shield, Grapploct's shiny variant is an incredibly designed recolor of the already decent-looking Pokemon.

With its blue sections turned red and its black parts turned white, Grapploct looks extremely similar to a Luchador. It would certainly be entertaining to throw this Grapploct into the ring with Hawlucha for some serious wrestling (though, in terms of actual battling, Hawlicha wins every time).

#4 - Gigalith

Gigalith was already a cool-looking Pokemon, but this simple color inversion takes its appearance to a whole new level. The chill blue crystals sprouting from all over its body pair exceptionally well with its dark-colored base, bringing together the image of a hulking crystalline monstrosity.

#3 - Trevenant

Shiny Trevenant (Image via AutobotTesla on DeviantArt)

Shiny Trevenant beautifully captures the imagery of a dead tree, drained of all life, that has been possessed by a vengeful revenant in pursuit of revenge.

The blood-red leaves, bone-white bark and ghastly purple eye all cover the inner black void of Trevenant's inner body. Treveneant's original design was already fantastic (even if the Pokemon itself isn't), but its shiny variant is truly wondrous.

#2 - Wooloo

Wooloo and Shiny Wooloo (Image via Pinterest)

Shiny Wooloo is another great design, even if it is just a simple color inversion. What makes shiny Wooloo stand out when compared to other shinies in Sword and Shield is the surprisingly large following that it has.

This is thanks to the antics of RTGame and his successful quest to complete Pokemon Shield (plus the DLCs) using only a shiny Wooloo named Cupcake. An incredible amount of fan art and support for the lovable sweet sheep came from this mission, bringing shiny Wooloo to the front of shiny stardom.

#1 - Metagross

Even five generations after its introduction, Metagross continues to be one of the most popular Pokemon of all time. Part of that persistent popularity may be due to its gorgeous shiny recolor.

Changing the dull blue steel to silver results in a completely different vibe, making Metagross look almost like it's made of liquid metal. This complements the new golden decals extremely well.

Metagross looks both dangerous and regal in its new color scheme, which suits the solid-steel behemoth perfectly.