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Where to catch it
16 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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask
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
Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Kitakami Hall, Oni Mountain 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)
Alabaster Icelands (Bonechill Wastes, Avalugg's Legacy, Avalanche Slopes)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)
- Grand Underground Diglett bonus 1 in 2,048 (Grand Underground only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Route 217 and Grand Underground (Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and other hideaways)Wild
On Route 217 it only shows up on days it is the swarming Pokémon (post-game).
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield
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
Dusty BowlWildShield only
Lv. 42–60 · Overworld · Snowstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's MirrorWild
Lv. 26–60 · Walk · Snowing, Snowstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's Mirror — Area 2WildShield only
Lv. 42–60 · Overworld · Snowstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's SeatWild
Lv. 30–60 · Walk · Snowing, Snowstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Hammerlocke HillsWild
Lv. 28–60 · Walk · Snowing
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Rolling FieldsWild
Lv. 7–60 · Walk · Snowing, Snowstorm
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
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
Shiny: yes
Frigid SeaRaidShield only
Lv. 15–30 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Giant's BedRaidShield only
Lv. 15–30 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Slippery SlopeRaidShield only
Lv. 15–30 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Snowslide SlopeRaidShield only
Lv. 15–30 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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
- 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 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
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
- 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
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
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
Breed PiloswineEgg
Hatch an egg from Piloswine or its evolutions at the Route 7 Day Care.
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
Breed PiloswineEgg
Breed Piloswine or Mamoswine.
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
Breed PiloswineEgg
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 21h26 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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