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19 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
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Legends: Z-A
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Wild Zones 4 and 7, the Lumiose Sewers and other areasWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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
South Province (Areas One and Three), East Province (Areas Two and 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
Apple Hills, Mossfell Confluence, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens and other areasWild
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 (Golden Lowlands, Gapejaw Bog, Scarlet Bog) and Coronet Highlands (Bolderoll Ravine, Sacred Plaza)Wild
Appears at night.
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)
- Grand Underground Diglett bonus 1 in 2,048 (Grand Underground only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Old Chateau, Lost Tower, Route 209 and Grand Underground (Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern)Wild
Only at night on Route 209.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
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
Giant's SeatWild
Lv. 33–60 · Overworld · Fog, Intense Sun, Overcast, Raining
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Hammerlocke HillsWild
Lv. 29–60 · Overworld · Fog
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
North Lake MilochWild
Lv. 14–60 · Walk · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Watchtower RuinsWild
Lv. 11–60 · Overworld, Walk · Fog, Overcast, Raining, Sandstorm, Snowstorm, Thunderstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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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
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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
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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 Cemetery and Memorial HillWild
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
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
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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+)
- Gift odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Hau'oli Cemetery and Memorial HillWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Poké Pelago (Isle Abeens)Gift
Turns up as a visitor on Isle Abeens and may move into your PC Box if you greet it and it is still there later; Poké Beans in the crate help.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · itechpost.com
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
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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
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Shiny: yes
X/Y
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
Breed HaunterEgg
Hatch an egg from Haunter or its evolutions at the Route 7 Day Care.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
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
White Forest (tall grass)WildWhite only
Lv. 5
Level 5, and only while the matching resident lives in White Forest; residents drift away if you stop visiting and new ones can only be brought over from another player's Black City by local wireless.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
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Bell Tower — 10fWild
Lv. 20–22 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Johto Safari Zone — ForestWild
Lv. 15–17 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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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
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Old Chateau — 2f Left RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Leftmost RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Middle RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Private RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Right RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Old Chateau — 2f Rightmost RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — Dining RoomWild
Lv. 14–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Before Pillar 1Wild
Lv. 15–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 1Wild
Lv. 15–17 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
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Old Chateau — 2f Left RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Leftmost RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Middle RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Private RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Right RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old Chateau — 2f Rightmost RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Show 3 more places
Old Chateau — Dining RoomWild
Lv. 12–16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Shiny: yes
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