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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 6 event distributions.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
20 games
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Trade it. On Switch, trading is local wireless only, so you need a second console with FireRed or LeafGreen nearby.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Legends: Z-A
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Wild Zone 20Wild
Post-game only; appears there only as an alpha.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Evolves when traded to another player.
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 ConfluenceWild
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 FieldlandsWild
Only in space-time distortions here, or in massive mass outbreaks in other areas.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Ballimere LakeRaidSword only
Lv. 55–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Frigid SeaRaidSword only
Lv. 55–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's FootRaidSword only
Lv. 55–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Old CemeteryRaidSword only
Lv. 55–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Slippery SlopeRaidSword only
Lv. 55–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowEvolve HaunterEvolution
Trade Haunter to another player to evolve it.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · rpgsite.net
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Evolves when traded; needs a link trade with another copy.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
Royal Avenue — Abandoned SiteWild
Lv. 31–34 · Sos
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Evolves when traded; needs a link trade with another copy.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
Royal Avenue — Abandoned SiteWild
Lv. 29–32 · Sos
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Evolves when traded; Virtual Console trades over local wireless with another player.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Evolves when traded; Virtual Console trades over local wireless with another player.
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve HaunterEvolution
Trade it to another player; local wireless trading still works.
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Evolve HaunterEvolutionWhite only
Evolves when traded. 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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
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
Old Chateau — 2f Right RoomWild
Lv. 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
Old Chateau — 2f Right RoomWild
Lv. 16 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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