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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 4 event distributions. Some Gen 3, 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
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Roaming KantoStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Only appears if your starter was Squirtle; one beast per save. Starts roaming Kanto's grass after the Hall of Fame once the Network Machine quest on One Island is done. It can be shiny, but that is fixed when it starts roaming, so save before finishing the quest and reset from there. The Switch release fixed the old bug where the beast vanished for good after using Roar; the low-IV roaming bug is reported to remain.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · game8.co
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowWest Province (Area One)Static encounter
Lv. 70
Its treat comes from Snacksworth for every 10 solo Blueberry Quests in Scarlet; in Violet it only comes from group quests. Snacksworth appears after the Indigo Disk story; one per save, forced non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rotomlabs.net
Shiny locked
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ramanas Park (Johto Room)Static encounterBrilliant Diamond 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 Johto 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
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Johto (roaming)Static encounter
Lv. 40
Wake the three beasts in the Burned Tower basement; this one then roams Johto routes and flees each turn. Knocking it out loses it for good.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.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 (Crag)Static encounterUltra Sun only
Lv. 60
Ultra Warp Ride, unlocked late in the story: can appear in green 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
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Johto (roaming)Static encounter
Lv. 40
Wake the three beasts in the Burned Tower basement; this one then roams Johto routes and flees each turn. Its DVs are fixed at the first meeting, and knocking it out loses it for good.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
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
Trackless ForestStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Mirage spot reached by soaring with the Eon Flute. Appears near Rustboro when Ho-Oh or Lugia is in your party; this one is there during the first 20 minutes of each hour.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · oraswiki.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Johto (roaming)Static encounter
Lv. 40
Roams Johto after you disturb the three beasts in the Burned Tower basement.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com
Shiny: yes
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