A Shiny Pokémon (Japanese: 色違い differently colored or 光る shining) is a specific Pokémon with different coloration to what is usual for its species. It is one of the many differences that a Pokémon can have within its species. The term "Shiny Pokémon" refers to the sparkling sound effect and animation made at the start of an encounter with one in the games. However, official sources have used the term Shiny.