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Moltres

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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

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
  • 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk

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  • Asado 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny locked

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

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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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra

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Raid odds
  • 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: boosted odds

Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

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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

    Something wrong?

    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

    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 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Red/Blue (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
  • 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Yellow (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
  • 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

X/Y

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Transfer 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny locked

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
  • 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

Platinum

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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
  • 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

    Something wrong?

    Shiny: yes

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