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Ho-Oh

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Shiny by event

Given out as a shiny in Gen 6 event distributions. Some Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 7 and Gen 8 distributions could also be shiny.

From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data

Where to catch it

9 games

What you have, to work out your shiny odds

FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)

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Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 8,192
  • Navel RockStatic encounter

    Lv. 70

    Needs the Mystic Ticket. On Switch it is placed in your Bag after you enter the Hall of Fame (on Game Boy Advance it was event-only); take the ferry from Vermilion City. Ho-Oh is at the summit. A 2026 Switch guide confirms it is not shiny locked: save in front of it and soft reset.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · game8.co

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk

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  • South Province (Area Six), near AlfornadaStatic encounter

    Lv. 70

    Its treat comes from Snacksworth for every 10 solo Blueberry Quests in Scarlet; in Violet it only comes from group quests. Snacksworth appears after the Indigo Disk story; one per save, forced non-shiny.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rotomlabs.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny locked

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

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Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 4,096
  • Ramanas Park (Rainbow Room)Static encounterBrilliant Diamond only

    Lv. 70

    Ramanas Park opens in the post-game (Hall of Fame plus National Pokédex); slates are bought there with Mysterious Shards dug up in the Grand Underground. Uses one Rainbow Slate per encounter; sold after Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Latias and Latios are caught.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra

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Raid odds
  • Max Lair (Dynamax Adventures)RaidSword only

    Lv. 70

    Possible final boss of a Dynamax Adventure; shiny odds are about 1 in 300 per catch, or 1 in 100 with the Shiny Charm, and you only see whether it is shiny on the results screen. Can be caught once per save. Only Sword hosts get it as a boss, though the other version can meet it by joining such a host.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: boosted odds

Crystal (Virtual Console)

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 8,192
  • Tin TowerStatic encounter

    Lv. 60

    Needs the Rainbow Wing, given in Ecruteak only after Raikou, Entei and Suicune have all been caught and the Elite Four beaten.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 4,096
  • Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff)Static encounterUltra Sun only

    Lv. 60

    Ultra Warp Ride, unlocked late in the story: can appear in red Ultra Wormholes, most often the rarer ringed ones far out. One per save, it keeps reappearing until caught, and it can be shiny.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Gold/Silver (Virtual Console)

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 8,192
  • Tin TowerStatic encounter

    Lv. 40–70

    In both versions. Level 40 in Gold, where the Rainbow Wing comes from clearing Team Rocket out of the Radio Tower; level 70 in Silver, where the wing comes from a man in Pewter City.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Static encounter odds
  • Full odds 1 in 4,096
  • Sea MauvilleStatic encounterOmega Ruby only

    Lv. 50

    After the Groudon/Kyogre story, find the Scanner in the sunken part of Sea Mauville and hand it to Captain Stern in Slateport for the Clear Bell. A portal then opens on the deck.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · oraswiki.com

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

HeartGold/SoulSilver

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Transfer 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
  • Bell TowerStatic encounter

    Lv. 45–70

    Level 45 in HeartGold, as the story battle after the Kimono Girls; level 70 in SoulSilver, where you first need the Rainbow Wing from a man in Pewter City.

    Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

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