Why are legendaries shiny locked?

Generally some Pokemon will be Shiny locked if they're part of an in-game scene animation that isn't within a battle however they'll still be given a Shiny design and sprite in case they ever decide to give out those Shiny locked Shinies which they have been known to do.

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2024-02-05 07:44:54

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Are the legendaries shiny locked?
Unfortunately, the Legendaries Koraidon, Miraidon, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Chi-Yu are completely Shiny-locked, as they cannot be bred. Gimmighoul (and its evolution) also cannot be Shiny, as it also cannot be bred.
2024-02-17 07:29:50

Are pokemon legendaries shiny locked?
Shiny-locked Pokémon are Pokémon, mainly Legendary ones, that cannot be caught shiny in said game. Shiny locks were implemented in generation 2.
2023-09-12 07:18:42

Are the new legendaries shiny locked in scarlet and violet?
Unfortunately, the Legendaries Koraidon, Miraidon, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Chi-Yu are completely Shiny-locked, as they cannot be bred. Gimmighoul (and its evolution) also cannot be Shiny, as it also cannot be bred.
2023-07-14 13:13:53

Are the scarlet legendaries shiny locked?
Unfortunately, the Legendaries Koraidon, Miraidon, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and Chi-Yu are completely Shiny-locked, as they cannot be bred. Gimmighoul (and its evolution) also cannot be Shiny, as it also cannot be bred.
2023-01-09 02:49:57

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