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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
11 games
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Cerulean CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 70
The cave opens after the Hall of Fame once the Network Machine quest on One Island is finished. Deepest floor; needs Surf. Save in front of it and soft reset (A+B+X+Y on Switch) to reroll for a shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · itemlevel.net
Shiny: yes
Legends: Z-A
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowLysandre LabsStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Needs the main story finished and the Mewtwonite X and Y internet Mystery Gift (out since 2 Dec 2025, no end date announced), which starts the Project M side mission; forced non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · gamerant.com
Shiny locked
Scarlet/Violet
SwitchStart a huntI have it7-star black crystal Tera Raid (Poké Portal event)RaidEnded 17 Sept 2023, 23:59 UTC
Lv. 100
Psychic Tera Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark; needed 7-star raids unlocked, catchable once per save and never shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemon.com
Shiny locked
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ramanas Park (Genome Room)Static encounter
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 Genome Slate per encounter; sold after the version's trio (Raikou, Entei and Suicune in Brilliant Diamond; Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in Shining Pearl) is caught.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventures)Raid
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.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: boosted odds
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Cerulean CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Cave opens after you become Champion; one per save, can be shiny at base odds by saving in front of it and resetting, and Catch Combos do not apply.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · smogon.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ultra Space Wilds (Crag)Static encounter
Lv. 60
Ultra Warp Ride, unlocked late in the story: can appear in green 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
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Cerulean CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Cave opens after entering the Hall of Fame; needs Surf. One chance only. This game has no Shiny display; the DVs decide, and it shows as Shiny only after trading to Generation II or moving up through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Cerulean CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Cave opens after entering the Hall of Fame; needs Surf. One chance only. This game has no Shiny display; the DVs decide, and it shows as Shiny only after trading to Generation II or moving up through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
Unknown DungeonStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Cave reached by surfing from Pokémon Village after entering the Hall of Fame; never shiny in this game.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny locked
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Cerulean CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 70
The cave opens once all eight Kanto badges are earned.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com
Shiny: yes
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