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Where to catch it
10 games
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)
Crimson Mirelands (Gapejaw Bog)Wild
A fixed alpha lives here; Tangrowth also shows up in massive mass outbreaks.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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
Grand Underground hideaways (Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern)Wild
Only shows up in the hideaways once you have the National Pokédex.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor
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
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve TangelaEvolution
Level up while it knows Ancient Power.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve TangelaEvolution
Level up while it knows Ancient Power.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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 TangelaEvolution
Level it up while it knows Ancient Power. 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 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
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Route 13 and Giant ChasmWild
Rare wild encounter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Humilau CityIn-game trade
Lv. 45
Traded for a Mantine. In-game trade Pokémon are fixed and cannot be shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny locked
Black/White
DSStart 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
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Giant Chasm — OutsideWild
Lv. 50 · Grass Spots
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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
Evolve TangelaEvolution
Level up while it knows AncientPower.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
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 TangelaEvolution
Level up while it knows Ancient Power.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
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