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18 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
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Icefall Cave — WaterfallWild
Lv. 35–45 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk
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
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)
Cobalt Coastlands (Lunker's Lair, Seagrass Haven, Islespy Shore)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
Sea routes and coastal townsWild
Found by surfing.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
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
Challenge BeachWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water, Wanderer Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Courageous CavernWild
Lv. 42–60 · Wanderer Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Fields of HonorWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Honeycalm IslandWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Honeycalm SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Insular SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Stepping-Stone SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Workout SeaWild
Lv. 40–60 · Overworld Water · Overcast
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Catch combo up to 1 in 341 (catch combo 31+)
Shiny: yes
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Seafoam Islands — B3fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld Water
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Seafoam Islands — B4fWild
Lv. 39–44 · Overworld Water
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
Cinnabar IslandWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
New Bark TownWild
Lv. 20–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Show 11 more places
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Vermilion CityWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vermilion City — Ss Anne DockWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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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
Shiny: yes
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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
Cinnabar IslandWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
New Bark TownWild
Lv. 20–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Show 11 more places
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Vermilion CityWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vermilion City — Ss Anne DockWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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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
Red/Blue (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
Shiny: yes
Yellow (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
Shiny: yes
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Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
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
- 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 124, Route 125, Route 126, Route 127 and other areasWild
Also evolves from Tentacool at level 30.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.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 TentacoolEvolution
Level it up to level 30.
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
Cinnabar IslandWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
New Bark TownWild
Lv. 15–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Show 11 more places
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Vermilion CityWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Vermilion City — Ss Anne DockWild
Lv. 35–40 · Super Rod, Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
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Route 205 — South Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Route 212 — East Towards Pastoria CityWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Show 7 more places
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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
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Shiny: yes
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Route 205 — South Towards Floaroma TownWild
Lv. 20–40 · Surf
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
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Show 6 more places
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