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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 5 event distributions.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
15 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 Zone 15, Bleu Sector 7, Jaune Sector 6 and Rouge Sector 7Wild
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
Alfornada Cavern, Asado Desert, Dalizapa Passage, East Province (Area Three) and other areasWildScarlet only
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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
Route 207 and Grand Underground (Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern)WildBrilliant Diamond only
On Route 207 it needs the Poké Radar.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
Lake of OutrageWildShield only
Lv. 50–60 · Walk · Intense Sun, Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's SeatRaidShield only
Lv. 25–40 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Rolling FieldsRaidShield only
Lv. 25–40 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Stony WildernessRaidShield only
Lv. 25–40 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Roaring-Sea CavesWildShield only
Lv. 60–65 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Crystal (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Gift 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
Celadon Game CornerGift
Lv. 40
Prize bought for 8,888 coins; Kanto is reached after the Elite Four.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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 22h26 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
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Horde encounters 1 in 820 (hordes only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Terminus Cave — B1f LeftWildY only
Lv. 24 · Horde
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Terminus Cave — B1f RightWildY only
Lv. 24 · Horde
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Terminus Cave — Zygardes ChamberWildY only
Lv. 24 · Horde
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 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Breed PupitarEgg
Breed Pupitar or Tyranitar.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Breed PupitarEgg
Only its evolved form is found in the wild here, so hatch one at the Route 3 Day Care.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
HeartGold/SoulSilver
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Platinum
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Diamond/Pearl
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Route 207WildDiamond only
Lv. 6–7 · Walk · Poké Radar
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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