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Shiny by event
Some Gen 3 event distributions could be shiny.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
21 games
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
East Province (Area Two), West Province (Areas Two and Three), North Province (Area One) and other areasWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk
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
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)
Obsidian Fieldlands (Obsidian Falls), Cobalt Coastlands (Hideaway Bay, Tombolo Walk) and Alabaster Icelands (Avalanche Slopes)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
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
Shiny: yes
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Stepping-Stone Sea — Area 2Wild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Catch combo up to 1 in 341 (catch combo 31+)
Shiny: yes
Diglett's CaveWild
Lv. 13–18 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Kanto Power PlantWild
Lv. 37–42 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Moon — 1fWild
Lv. 5–10 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Moon — B1fWild
Lv. 5–10 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Moon — B2fWild
Lv. 5–10 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Mansion — 1fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Mansion — 2fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Mansion — 3fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Mansion — B1fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Tower — 3fWild
Lv. 27–32 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Tower — 4fWild
Lv. 27–32 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Pokémon Tower — 5fWild
Lv. 27–32 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon Tower — 6fWild
Lv. 27–32 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Sea Route 21Wild
Lv. 37–42 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Victory Road — 1fWild
Lv. 41–46 · Overworld Special
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Crystal (Virtual Console)
3DSStart 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
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
Poni Plains — CenterWild
Lv. 54–57 · Bubbling Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Gold/Silver (Virtual Console)
3DSStart 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
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Red/Blue (Virtual Console)
3DSStart 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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Yellow (Virtual Console)
3DSStart 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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve HappinyEvolution
Level up during the day while it holds an Oval Stone.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.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
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Friend Safari 1 in 819 (Friend Safari only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Evolve HappinyEvolution
Level up Happiny during the day while it holds an Oval Stone; Happiny hatches from the gift Egg in Nacrene City.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Evolve HappinyEvolutionWhite only
Level it up during the day while it holds an Oval Stone. The line starts in White Forest, so White only.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — South Towards Solaceon TownWild
Lv. 19–21 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — South Towards Solaceon TownWild
Lv. 18–20 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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