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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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Icefall Cave — WaterfallWild
Lv. 45–48 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Hyperspace Lumiose wild zones: Flying-type (3-star), Poison-type (4-star)Wild
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 (Bolderoll Slope, Diamond Heath), Coronet Highlands (Wayward Cave), Alabaster Icelands (Snowpoint Temple) and other areasWild
Outdoor spawns are night only.
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
Mt. Coronet, Victory Road and other caves and night-time routesWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
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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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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Cerulean Cave — B1fWild
Lv. 51–56 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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Seafoam Islands — 1fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B1fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B2fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
Dark Cave — Blackthorn City EntranceWild
Lv. 23 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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Mt. Silver — OutsideWild
Lv. 40–44 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
Shiny: yes
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Royal Avenue — Abandoned SiteWild
Lv. 31–34 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vast Poni Canyon — InsideWild
Lv. 42–45 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vast Poni Canyon — NorthwestWild
Lv. 42–45 · Surf, Walk
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
Dark Cave — Blackthorn City EntranceWild
Lv. 23 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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+)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Royal Avenue — Abandoned SiteWild
Lv. 29–32 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vast Poni Canyon — InsideWild
Lv. 41–44 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vast Poni Canyon — NorthwestWild
Lv. 41–44 · Surf, Walk
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
- 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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Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
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
- Chain fishing up to 1 in 100 (chain 20+ · fishing only)
- Horde encounters 1 in 820 (hordes only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Meteor Falls, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road and other areasWild
Also evolves from Zubat at level 22.
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 ZubatEvolution
Level it up to level 22.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Shiny: yes
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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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Giant Chasm — OutsideWild
Lv. 48–60 · Dark Grass, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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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Dark Cave — Blackthorn City EntranceWild
Lv. 23 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Johto Safari Zone — MountainWild
Lv. 15–17 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Johto Safari Zone — SavannahWild
Lv. 17 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Mt. Silver — MountainsideWild
Lv. 48–51 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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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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Mt. Coronet — 1f From ExteriorWild
Lv. 37–38 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — 1f Route 207Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — 1f Route 216Wild
Lv. 33–34 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Mt. Coronet — 4f Small RoomWild
Lv. 37–38 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Mt. Coronet — Exterior BlizzardWild
Lv. 38 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — Exterior SnowfallWild
Lv. 38 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Oreburgh Gate — B1fWild
Lv. 10–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Turnback Cave — After Pillar 3Wild
Lv. 45–47 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Before Pillar 1Wild
Lv. 17–18 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Between Pillars 1 And 2Wild
Lv. 25–27 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Between Pillars 2 And 3Wild
Lv. 37–38 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 1Wild
Lv. 17–18 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 2Wild
Lv. 37–38 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 3Wild
Lv. 37–38 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Victory Road — B1fWild
Lv. 30–50 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Victory Road — Inside B1fWild
Lv. 47–50 · 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
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Mt. Coronet — 1f From ExteriorWild
Lv. 39 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — 1f Route 207Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — 1f Route 216Wild
Lv. 31–32 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Mt. Coronet — 4f Small RoomWild
Lv. 39 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Mt. Coronet — Exterior BlizzardWild
Lv. 39 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Coronet — Exterior SnowfallWild
Lv. 39 · Walk · Night
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Turnback Cave — After Pillar 3Wild
Lv. 55–56 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Before Pillar 1Wild
Lv. 45–46 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Between Pillars 1 And 2Wild
Lv. 55–56 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Between Pillars 2 And 3Wild
Lv. 65–66 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 1Wild
Lv. 55–56 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 2Wild
Lv. 55–56 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Turnback Cave — Pillar 3Wild
Lv. 55–56 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Victory Road — B1fWild
Lv. 35–50 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Victory Road — Inside B1fWild
Lv. 40–55 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Victory Road — Inside ExitWild
Lv. 50–52 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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