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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 8 event distributions. Some Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 7 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
Mt. EmberStatic encounter
Lv. 50
At the summit of Mt. Ember on One Island; needs Strength for the climb. No shiny lock. 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 · game8.co
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowAsado DesertStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Its treat comes from Snacksworth for every 10 solo Blueberry Quests in either version. Snacksworth appears after the Indigo Disk story; one per save, forced non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny locked
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ramanas Park (Kanto Room)Static encounterShining Pearl 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 Kanto Slate per encounter; sold after Regirock, Regice and Registeel are 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- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Catch combo up to 1 in 341 (catch combo 31+)
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Kanto routes (sky)Wild
Very rare flying spawn above most Kanto routes once you are Champion and have dealt with the stationary bird; repeatable, and Lures plus a Catch Combo of 31 or more raise both the spawn chance and the shiny chance.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Victory RoadStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Found on an upper floor of the cave on the way to the Indigo Plateau. 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 (Cliff)Static encounter
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
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
Victory RoadStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Needs Strength to reach it. 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
Victory RoadStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Needs Strength to reach it. 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
Sea Spirit's DenStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Only appears if your starter was Froakie. Roams Kalos after the Hall of Fame and flees on sight; after roughly a dozen meetings it settles in this cave, where it can be caught. 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
Mt. Silver CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 50
In a side chamber of the cave; available once all sixteen badges are earned.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Sinnoh (roaming)Static encounter
Lv. 60
Roams Sinnoh once you have the National Pokédex and have spoken to Professor Oak in Eterna City.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
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