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17 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
Shiny: yes
Cerulean Cave — B1fWild
Lv. 20–30 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Icefall Cave — EntranceWild
Lv. 20–30 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask
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
Mossfell Confluence and Fellhorn GorgeWild
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)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Routes 225, 227 and 228Wild
Found by surfing, or with the Super Rod on Route 225.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor
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
Soothing WetlandsWild
Lv. 20–60 · Wanderer · Fog, Raining, Thunderstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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+)
Crystal (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 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
Mt. Silver — OutsideWild
Lv. 35–44 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- 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 21h26 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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 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
Konikoni City Pokémon CenterIn-game trade
Lv. 22
Swap a Zubat for it. Whether the traded Pokémon can be shiny is not documented.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: unknown
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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Shiny: yes
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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Chain fishing up to 1 in 100 (chain 20+ · fishing only)
- Friend Safari 1 in 819 (Friend Safari only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Couriway TownWild
Lv. 35–45 · Good Rod, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Frost CavernWild
Lv. 30–40 · Good Rod, Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Laverre CityWild
Lv. 25–35 · Good Rod, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pokémon VillageWild
Lv. 40–50 · Good Rod, Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Victory RoadWild
Lv. 45–59 · Good Rod, Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Victory Road — OutsideWild
Lv. 45–55 · Good Rod, Super Rod
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 21h26 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
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Shiny: yes
Floccesy Ranch — InnerWild
Lv. 40–70 · Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Floccesy Ranch — OuterWild
Lv. 40–70 · Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Lostlorn ForestWild
Lv. 40–70 · Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pinwheel Forest — Hidden Grotto Outer AreaWild
Lv. 55–59 · Hidden Grotto
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny locked
Relic Passage — Relic Castle EntranceWild
Lv. 40–70 · Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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Wellspring CaveWild
Lv. 50–60 · Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 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
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Challenger's Cave — B2fWild
Lv. 35–70 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant ChasmWild
Lv. 35–70 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant Chasm — Forest CaveWild
Lv. 35–70 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 6Wild
Lv. 35–70 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Victory RoadWild
Lv. 35–70 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Victory Road — 1f Unknown RoomWild
Lv. 35–70 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Wellspring CaveWild
Lv. 35–60 · Super Rod, Super Rod Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Johto Safari Zone — MarshlandWild
Lv. 7–37 · Good Rod, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Johto Safari Zone — MeadowWild
Lv. 15–38 · Good Rod, Old Rod, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Johto Safari Zone — Rocky BeachWild
Lv. 16–17 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Johto Safari Zone — WetlandWild
Lv. 17–37 · Good Rod, Old Rod, Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
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
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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