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Where to catch it
17 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
Shiny: yes
Legends: Z-A
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Wild Zones 13 and 20Wild
In Wild Zone 20 (post-game) it appears only as an alpha.
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
North Province (Area Two), Socarrat TrailWild
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
Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Kitakami Hall, Kitakami Wilds 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)
Obsidian Fieldlands (Grueling Grove) and Coronet Highlands (Wayward Wood)Wild
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
Honey treesWild
A rare honey tree encounter; slather a tree and come back after six hours.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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 RoadWildShield only
Lv. 26–60 · Wanderer · Intense Sun
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Forest of FocusWildShield only
Lv. 26–60 · Wanderer · Intense Sun
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Training LowlandsWildShield only
Lv. 10–60 · Overworld, Wanderer
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Fields of HonorRaidShield only
Lv. 15–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Forest of FocusRaidShield only
Lv. 15–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Training LowlandsRaidShield only
Lv. 15–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Workout SeaRaidShield only
Lv. 15–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Azalea Town — AreaWild
Lv. 10 · Headbutt High
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- 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
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)
- Friend Safari 1 in 819 (Friend Safari only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Route 12WildY only
Lv. 25–27 · Walk, Yellow Flowers
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
Lostlorn ForestWildBlack 2 only
Lv. 24–26 · Dark Grass, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Lostlorn Forest — Hidden GrottoWild
Lv. 20–24 · Hidden Grotto
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny locked
Route 12WildBlack 2 only
Lv. 36–42 · Dark Grass, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
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
Shiny: yes
Mt. Silver — MountainsideWild
Lv. 42–48 · Headbutt
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Mt. Silver — OutsideWild
Lv. 39–43 · Headbutt
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — East Towards Eterna CityWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — South Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — South Towards Solaceon TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — West Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 211 — East Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Show 9 more places
Route 212 — East Towards Pastoria CityWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — North Towards Hearthome CityWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — East Towards Eterna CityWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — South Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — South Towards Solaceon TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — West Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 211 — East Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Show 9 more places
Route 212 — East Towards Pastoria CityWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — North Towards Hearthome CityWild
Lv. 5–15 · Honey Tree
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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