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Shiny by event
Some Gen 3 event distributions could be shiny.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
19 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
Berry ForestWildFireRed only
Lv. 5–40 · Super Rod, Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Bond BridgeWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Canyon EntranceWildFireRed only
Lv. 41 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Cape BrinkWildFireRed only
Lv. 5–40 · Super Rod, Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Cerulean Cave — 1fWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–50 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Cerulean Cave — B1fWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–60 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Cerulean CityWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Cinnabar IslandWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Five IslandWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Five Isle MeadowWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–41 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Four IslandWildFireRed only
Lv. 5–35 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Show 41 more places
Fuchsia CityWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Green PathWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Icefall Cave — EntranceWildFireRed only
Lv. 5–41 · Super Rod, Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Icefall Cave — WaterfallWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–41 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Kindle RoadWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Memorial PillarWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
One IslandWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Outcast IslandWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Pallet TownWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Resort GorgeousWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 4WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 6WildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 10WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 11WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 12WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 13WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 22WildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 23WildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 24WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 25WildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Ruin ValleyWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–41 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
S.S. AnneWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — Area 1 EastWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — Area 2 NorthWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — Area 3 WestWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — MiddleWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Sea Route 19WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Sea Route 20WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Sea Route 21WildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — 1fWildFireRed only
Lv. 26–33 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B1fWildFireRed only
Lv. 29–31 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B2fWildFireRed only
Lv. 30–32 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B3fWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B4fWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Tanoby RuinsWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Trainer TowerWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Treasure BeachWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vermilion CityWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Viridian CityWildFireRed only
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Water LabyrinthWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–35 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Water PathWildFireRed only
Lv. 25–41 · Super Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet
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
South Province (Areas One, Four, Five and Six) and other areasWild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Legends: Arceus
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Mass outbreak 1 in 158 (outbreak species only)
- Massive mass outbreak 1 in 315 (outbreak species only)
Obsidian Fieldlands (The Heartwood), Crimson Mirelands (Golden Lowlands, Gapejaw Bog), Cobalt Coastlands (Bathers' Lagoon) and Coronet Highlands (Lonely Spring)Wild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · nintendolife.com
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
Many routes and lakes across Sinnoh, in grass and by surfingWild
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
Brawlers' CaveWild
Lv. 13–60 · Overworld · Fog, Sandstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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+)
Shiny: yes
Cerulean Cave — B1fWild
Lv. 51–56 · Overworld
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Crystal (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Gold/Silver (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
Red/Blue (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — Area 1 EastWild
Lv. 15 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — Area 2 NorthWild
Lv. 15 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Safari Zone — Area 3 WestWild
Lv. 15 · Super Rod
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B1fWildBlue only
Lv. 28–30 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B2fWildBlue only
Lv. 30–32 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B3fWildBlue only
Lv. 31–33 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B4fWildBlue only
Lv. 29–31 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Yellow (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Shiny: yes
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Chain fishing up to 1 in 100 (chain 20+ · fishing only)
- Horde encounters 1 in 820 (hordes only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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)
- Horde encounters 1 in 820 (hordes only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Route 22Wild
Lv. 6–27 · Surf, Walk, Yellow Flowers
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 22h26 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
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Breed GolduckEgg
Only its evolved form is found in the wild here, so hatch one at the Route 3 Day Care.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
HeartGold/SoulSilver
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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 — WetlandWild
Lv. 15–17 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B4fWild
Lv. 20–34 · Good Rod, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Platinum
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Lake Verity — After Galactic InterventionWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Lake Verity — Before Galactic InterventionWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Oreburgh Gate — B1fWild
Lv. 8–30 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 204 — North Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Show 9 more places
Route 204 — South Towards Jubilife CityWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — East Towards Eterna CityWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — West Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — North Towards Hearthome CityWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Diamond/Pearl
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 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
- Poké Radar chaining up to 1 in 200 (chain 40+ · grass only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 1Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 2Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 3Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 4Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Great Marsh — Area 6Wild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Lake Verity — After Galactic InterventionWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Lake Verity — Before Galactic InterventionWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Oreburgh Gate — B1fWild
Lv. 8–30 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Show 11 more places
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 204 — North Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 204 — South Towards Jubilife CityWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — East Towards Eterna CityWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Route 210 — West Towards Celestic TownWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — North Towards Hearthome CityWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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