For Pgsharp — Shiny.dat File

: It helps the app identify if a Pokémon spawning on the map is shiny before you even tap on it.

: When a shiny is detected, the Shiny.dat configuration can trigger the app to stop your "Auto-Walk" or Virtual GO Plus functions so you can manually catch the rare Pokémon. How to Use the Shiny.dat File

: In some community-modified setups, this file is used to bypass certain restrictions or to provide a "lite" version of the premium shiny scanner for free users. Key Features Enabled by Shiny.dat

: Pokémon will appear in their shiny colors directly on the game map, rather than appearing normal and only revealing their shiny status in the encounter screen.

: The file is usually placed in the root directory or a specific data folder of the PGSharp installation on an Android device.

: This feature prevents you from entering an encounter if the Pokémon is not shiny, saving significant time during high-volume hunting sessions.

: It helps the app identify if a Pokémon spawning on the map is shiny before you even tap on it.

: In some community-modified setups, this file is used to bypass certain restrictions or to provide a "lite" version of the premium shiny scanner for free users. Key Features Enabled by Shiny.dat

: Pokémon will appear in their shiny colors directly on the game map, rather than appearing normal and only revealing their shiny status in the encounter screen.

: The file is usually placed in the root directory or a specific data folder of the PGSharp installation on an Android device.

: This feature prevents you from entering an encounter if the Pokémon is not shiny, saving significant time during high-volume hunting sessions.