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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 5 and Gen 6 event distributions. Some Gen 3, Gen 4, 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
8 games
Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowHyperspace Sky PillarStatic encounter
Lv. 85
Final Mega Dimension story battle, opened with the Delta Old-Fashioned Donut once Groudon and Kyogre are dealt with; forced non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · insider-gaming.com
Shiny locked
Scarlet/Violet
SwitchStart a huntI have it5-star Tera Raid (Poké Portal event)RaidEnded 5 Jan 2025, 23:59 UTC
Lv. 75
Every Rayquaza in this event was shiny with a Dragon Tera Type; catchable once per save.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · nintendo.com
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowSouth Province (Area Three)Static encounter
Lv. 70
Its treat only comes from Snacksworth for finishing group Blueberry Quests in multiplayer, in either version. 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 (Stratospheric Room)Static encounter
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 Stratospheric Slate per encounter; sold after the version's trio (Raikou, Entei and Suicune in Brilliant Diamond; Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in Shining Pearl) is 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
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 (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. Needs Kyogre and Groudon in your party. 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
Sky PillarStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Delta Episode after the Hall of Fame; it must be caught to continue the story. Always non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · marriland.com
Shiny locked
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
Embedded TowerStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Needs the Jade Orb, which Professor Oak gives once you show him a Kyogre and a Groudon that both come from HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com
Shiny: yes
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