What's The Purpose Of Shiny Pokemon?

Question

Why are there shiny Pokemon

Comments

"Hey, look at me! I have the time to look in the wild for hours and hours looking for a shiny that has nothing special about it but color! aren't I the coolest?"
that why. lol jk

Answer 1

It is to take full advantage of the game boy color, since Shiny Pokemon are different colored. They can also be used to show off to people, do to rarity.

Hope this helps!