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9 games
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
West Province (Area Two)Wild
The pink West Sea form lives on the western side of Paldea.
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 (Sandgem Flats, Ramanas Island)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
Routes 205, 218 and 221, Valley Windworks and other areasWild
The West Sea form lives on the western side of Mt. Coronet.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Seafolk VillageIn-game trade
In-game trade: an NPC swaps it for your Granbull.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · daily.pokecommunity.com
Shiny: unknown
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
Route 103Wild
Hidden Pokémon found with the DexNav; it only starts appearing after the National Pokédex upgrade late in the story.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 22h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Breed GastrodonEgg
Hatch an egg from Gastrodon at the Route 7 Day Care. The base form comes only from the Friend Safari, which now needs a 3DS friend registered over local wireless.
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 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
Nimbasa CityIn-game trade
Lv. 50
Traded by Yancy (male player character) once roughly fifty Xtransceiver calls have been made after finding the dropped Xtransceiver in Nimbasa City; level 50 with its Hidden Ability. Sources disagree on whether it can be shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: unknown
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
Route 205 — South Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 9–30 · Surf, Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — East Towards Pastoria CityWild
Lv. 20–30 · Surf, Walk
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
Route 205 — East Towards Eterna CityWild
Lv. 11 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 205 — South Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 8–10 · Walk
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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