2.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 70 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (90%).
r/ShinyPokemon Traffic & Engagement r/ShinyPokemon Traffic & Engagement
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Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ShinyPokemon Most Active Times When r/ShinyPokemon Is Most Active
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r/ShinyPokemon Flair Performance r/ShinyPokemon Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Gen III | 402 (21.8%) | 82 |
| Gen IV | 314 (17.0%) | 112 |
| Gen VII | 279 (15.1%) | 50 |
| Gen VIII | 193 (10.5%) | 26 |
| Gen IX | 154 (8.4%) | 21 |
| Gen VI | 153 (8.3%) | 74 |
| Gen II | 108 (5.9%) | 100 |
| Gen V | 82 (4.4%) | 76 |
| Mobile | 62 (3.4%) | 7 |
| Discussion | 49 (2.7%) | 70 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/ShinyPokemon Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ShinyPokemon
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| gen | 1.4K (62.5%) | 65 | 4 |
| shiny | 1.4K (62.4%) | 58 | 4 |
| first | 172 (7.9%) | 51 | 4 |
| encounters | 171 (7.9%) | 62 | 4 |
| resets | 153 (7.1%) | 83 | 4 |
| pokemon | 122 (5.6%) | 46 | 8 |
| hunt | 116 (5.3%) | 57 | 6 |
| finally | 115 (5.3%) | 84 | 6 |
| hunting | 112 (5.2%) | 64 | 6 |
| phase | 103 (4.8%) | 32 | 2 |
r/ShinyPokemon Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ShinyPokemon
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 7 | 4 |
| i.imgur.com | 3 | 78 |
r/ShinyPokemon Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ShinyPokemon
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[Gen 3] decided a three hour long Johnstone video would be perfect to watch while hunting Latios. Currently 7 resets in.
[gen 3] I GOT IT BEFORE THE BANK SHUTDOWN
[4] After 2 months, ~750 hours, & 12,847 SRs... shiny roamer Raikou is FINALLY MINE!!!!!
[Gen IV] The Holy Grail
[Gen 4] shiny Rayquaza, soulsilver!
[gen3] 5 resets ✨😳 Fire Red on Switch
[3] It finally happened guys 🥹
[Gen 2] Shiny Celebi in Pokemon Crystal (3DS) at Pokemon XP Arena
[Discuss] What shinies prior to Bank close?
[Gen 9] Well that was unexpected
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gen 3] decided a three hour long Johnstone video would be perfect to watch while hunting Latios. Currently 7 resets in. | 1.3K | 24 | image | Aug 11 |
| [gen 3] I GOT IT BEFORE THE BANK SHUTDOWN | 1.3K | 51 | image | Aug 24 |
| [4] After 2 months, ~750 hours, & 12,847 SRs... shiny roamer Raikou is FINALLY MINE!!!!! | 1.1K | 34 | image | Aug 10 |
| [Gen IV] The Holy Grail | 1.1K | 34 | image | Aug 6 |
| [Gen 4] shiny Rayquaza, soulsilver! | 867 | 26 | image | Aug 4 |
| [gen3] 5 resets ✨😳 Fire Red on Switch | 865 | 20 | image | Aug 14 |
| [3] It finally happened guys 🥹 | 843 | 64 | image | Aug 20 |
| [Gen 2] Shiny Celebi in Pokemon Crystal (3DS) at Pokemon XP Arena | 839 | 27 | image | Aug 31 |
| [Discuss] What shinies prior to Bank close? | 829 | 273 | image | Aug 13 |
| [Gen 9] Well that was unexpected | 720 | 27 | image | Aug 30 |
r/ShinyPokemon Audience Overlap r/ShinyPokemon Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ShinyPokemon FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ShinyPokemon
What's the best time to post on r/ShinyPokemon?
Based on posting volume, r/ShinyPokemon is most active on Sundays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ShinyPokemon?
r/ShinyPokemon averages 70 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ShinyPokemon get?
Posts on r/ShinyPokemon average about 58 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ShinyPokemon get most?
On r/ShinyPokemon, most posts are image posts (90%)