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16 games
Scarlet/Violet
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Mass outbreak up to 1 in 1,365 (cleared 60+ · outbreak species only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
South Province (Areas Two, Four and Five), East Province (Area Three) and other areasWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Mass outbreak up to 1 in 1,365 (cleared 60+ · outbreak species only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain and Crystal PoolWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Legends: Arceus
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Mass outbreak 1 in 158 (outbreak species only)
- Massive mass outbreak 1 in 315 (outbreak species only)
Crimson Mirelands (Gapejaw Bog, Lake Valor) and Coronet Highlands (Wayward Cave)Wild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · nintendolife.com
Shiny: yes
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 99 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Routes 205, 208 and 210, Great Marsh and other areasWild
Found by fishing.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Galar Mine No. 2Wild
Lv. 20–24 · Bubbling Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
North Lake MilochWild
Lv. 14–60 · Bubbling Spots, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Slumbering Weald — DeepWild
Lv. 45–47 · Bubbling Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
South Lake MilochWild
Lv. 11–60 · Bubbling Spots, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Stony WildernessWild
Lv. 26–60 · Walk · Raining
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Ballimere LakeWild
Lv. 60–65 · Bubbling Spots, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's BedWild
Lv. 60–65 · Bubbling Spots, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's FootWild
Lv. 60–65 · Bubbling Spots, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Roaring-Sea CavesWild
Lv. 60–65 · Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- SOS chaining up to 1 in 315 (chain 31+)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow and other areasWild
Caught by fishing.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Royal AvenueIn-game trade
In-game trade: an NPC swaps it for your Tentacool.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · daily.pokecommunity.com
Shiny: unknown
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- SOS chaining up to 1 in 315 (chain 31+)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Paniola TownWild
Lv. 10–18 · Bubbling Spots, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Poni GauntletWild
Lv. 10–59 · Bubbling Spots, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Poni MeadowWild
Lv. 10–57 · Bubbling Spots, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seaward CaveWild
Lv. 10–15 · Bubbling Spots, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vast Poni Canyon — NorthwestWild
Lv. 10–44 · Bubbling Spots, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Chain fishing up to 1 in 100 (chain 20+ · fishing only)
- Horde encounters 1 in 820 (hordes only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Route 111, Route 114, Route 120, Meteor Falls and other areasWild
Found by fishing.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Chain fishing up to 1 in 100 (chain 20+ · fishing only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Black 2/White 2
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Icirrus CityWild
Lv. 45–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Moor of IcirrusWild
Lv. 45–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 8Wild
Lv. 45–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Icirrus CityWild
Lv. 35–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Moor of IcirrusWild
Lv. 35–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 8Wild
Lv. 35–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
HeartGold/SoulSilver
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Johto Safari Zone — MarshlandWild
Lv. 42–45 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Platinum
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 1Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 2Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 3Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 4Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 5Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 6Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — 1f Route 207Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Show 5 more places
Diamond/Pearl
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 1Wild
Lv. 15–20 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 2Wild
Lv. 15–20 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 3Wild
Lv. 15–20 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 4Wild
Lv. 15–20 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 6Wild
Lv. 15–20 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — 1f Route 207Wild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Show 6 more places
Route 205 — East Towards Eterna CityWild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — West Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — East Towards Pastoria CityWild
Lv. 10–25 · Good Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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