Shiny Zapdos 'Pokémon Go': Did Niantic accidentally release this rare version?

Shiny Pokémon and legendary raids, two longstanding points of Pokémon Go speculation, have finally reached critical mass, or so it seems. The final Gen 1 legendary bird Zapdos flew into the game on Aug. 7, and some fans are seeing something…

The Most EPIC FAIL in Pokémon GO HISTORY LOL!!

Zapdos mistakenly released with a shiny Zapdos model, already beaten by only three Trainers in Japan

Pokemon Go news: Lucky Pokemon update, Shiny Zapdos reveal, Niantic ban warning, Gaming, Entertainment

Niantic apologises over Shiny Shadow Zapdos Pokemon Go Raid error and issues free items - Dexerto

Which shiny is more rare? : r/pokemongo

AR GAMER

I found this Pokémon being traded online, there was also a shiny Galarian Articuno. I am curious if this is legal, can it get me banned? btw, no. I didn't trade it

Shiny Moltres from research breakthrough. : r/TheSilphRoad

Did Niantic Scam Us of Our Shiny Genesect And Shiny Shadow Zapdos? - Pokemon GO

Pokemon Go: Advanced tips from people who play too damn much - CNET

Pokemon Go news: Lucky Pokemon update, Shiny Zapdos reveal, Niantic ban warning, Gaming, Entertainment

Grubbin CD accidentally confirmed on Niantic's calendar : r/TheSilphRoad

Does the rate of encountering shiny Pokémon change based on a trainer's level in Pokémon Go? - Quora