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Shiny by event
Some Gen 4, Gen 5, Gen 6, Gen 7 and Gen 8 event distributions could be shiny.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
8 games
Legends: Arceus
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowMoonview ArenaResearch
Lv. 70
Post-game Mission 23, The Plate of Moonview Arena, in the Coronet Highlands. Shiny locked.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny locked
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Roaming SinnohStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Roamer: needs the National Pokédex; talk to the sailor's family in Canalave City, meet it on Fullmoon Island, and it then wanders Sinnoh routes.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventures)Raid
Lv. 70
Possible final boss of a Dynamax Adventure; shiny odds are about 1 in 300 per catch, or 1 in 100 with the Shiny Charm, and you only see whether it is shiny on the results screen. Can be caught once per save.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: boosted odds
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff)Static encounter
Lv. 60
Ultra Warp Ride, unlocked late in the story: can appear in red Ultra Wormholes, most often the rarer ringed ones far out. One per save, it keeps reappearing until caught, and it can be shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Crescent IsleStatic encounter
Lv. 50
A mirage island that only shows up on some days at random (StreetPass and online play add more chances); no party requirement.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · oraswiki.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Marvelous BridgeStatic encounter
Lv. 68
Needs the Lunar Wing found in the Strange House; use it on the bridge after the Hall of Fame.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Fullmoon IslandStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Roams Sinnoh after you meet it on Fullmoon Island during the Canalave City sailor's-son errand, which needs the National Pokédex.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Fullmoon IslandStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Roams Sinnoh after you meet it on Fullmoon Island during the Canalave City sailor's-son errand, which needs the National Pokédex.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
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