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Where to catch it
12 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 One, Two, Three and Four) and other areasWildScarlet only
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)
Obsidian Fieldlands (Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Floaro Gardens, Ramanas Island)Wild
Only out at night.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · nintendolife.com
Shiny: yes
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Valley WindworksStatic encounter
Stands outside the Windworks on Fridays only, once Team Galactic has been cleared out.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.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
North Lake MilochWild
Lv. 26–60 · Overworld, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
South Lake MilochWild
Lv. 14–60 · Overworld, Overworld Flying, Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Watchtower RuinsWild
Lv. 11–60 · Overworld, Walk
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
Challenge BeachWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Fields of HonorWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Honeycalm IslandWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Honeycalm SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Insular SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Loop LagoonWild
Lv. 16–60 · Overworld, Walk · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Stepping-Stone SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Workout SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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
Hau'oli CemeteryWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Trainers' SchoolStatic encounter
Lv. 19
Attacks you at night during the school mysteries side quest.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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
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)
- 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
Route 13 — Hidden Grotto StairsWild
Lv. 35–39 · Hidden Grotto
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny locked
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
Breed DrifblimEgg
Only its evolved form is found in the wild here, so hatch one at the Route 3 Day Care.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Valley Windworks (outside the entrance)Static encounter
Appears on Fridays only; it returns each Friday.
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Valley WindworksStatic encounter
Floats outside the building on Fridays once Team Galactic has been driven out of the Windworks.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · retailrng.com
Shiny: yes
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