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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 5 event distributions. Some Gen 4, Gen 6, 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
Scarlet/Violet
SwitchStart a huntI have it5-star Tera Raid (Poké Portal event)RaidViolet onlyEnded 21 Dec 2023, 23:59 UTC
Lv. 75
Dragon Tera Palkia spawned only in Violet (Scarlet players could join online); one catch per save, never shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemon.com
Shiny locked
Legends: Arceus
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTemple of SinnohResearch
Lv. 65
Main story missions at the summit of Mount Coronet; both Dialga and Palkia are caught in every save, and siding with Adaman or Irida only changes which comes first. Shiny locked.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny locked
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Spear PillarStatic encounterShining Pearl only
Lv. 47
Story encounter after beating Cyrus at the top of Mt. Coronet; not shiny locked, so it can be reset for.
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)RaidShield 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 Shield 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
Shiny: boosted odds
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 (Cave)Static encounterUltra Moon only
Lv. 60
Ultra Warp Ride, unlocked late in the story: can appear in yellow 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
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
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
Soaring in the skyStatic encounterOmega Ruby only
Lv. 50
Fly on Latios/Latias to the tear in the sky near Dewford Town with Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf all in your party.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · oraswiki.com
Shiny: yes
HeartGold/SoulSilver
DSStart a huntI have itTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
Sinjoh RuinsGiftNo longer obtainable
Lv. 1
Bring an event Arceus (no longer distributed) to the Ruins of Alph; you pick one of Dialga, Palkia or Giratina, and it comes holding the Lustrous Orb.
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
Spear PillarStatic encounter
Lv. 70
After the Hall of Fame, speak to Cynthia's grandmother in Celestic Town and pick up the Lustrous Orb on Mt. Coronet.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
Diamond/Pearl
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
Spear PillarStatic encounterPearl only
Lv. 47
Story battle at the top of Mt. Coronet after clearing Team Galactic's commanders.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
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