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Shiny by event
Some Gen 5 event distributions could be shiny.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
13 games
Legends: Z-A
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve ShelgonEvolutionViolet only
Shelgon evolves at level 50.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve ShelgonEvolutionShining Pearl only
Level 50.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
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
Path to the PeakWildSword only
Lv. 68 · Wanderer · Intense Sun
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Tunnel to the TopWildSword only
Lv. 68 · Wanderer
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Ballimere LakeRaidSword only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Frigid SeaRaidSword only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's BedRaidSword only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Path to the PeakRaidSword only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Three-Point PassRaidSword only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
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
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
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- 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 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve ShelgonEvolution
Level it up to level 50.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Evolve ShelgonEvolution
Shelgon evolves at level 50.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Evolve ShelgonEvolutionWhite only
Evolves at level 50. The line starts in White Forest, so White only.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Evolve ShelgonEvolution
Level up to 50.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Evolve ShelgonEvolutionPearl only
Evolves at level 50.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
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