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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 8 event distributions. Some Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 7 distributions could also be shiny.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
11 games
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Power PlantStatic encounter
Lv. 50
At the back of the Power Plant, reached by surfing from Route 10. No shiny lock. Save in front of it and soft reset (A+B+X+Y on Switch) to reroll for a shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · game8.co
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowPoco PathStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Its treat comes from Snacksworth for every 10 solo Blueberry Quests in either version. Snacksworth appears after the Indigo Disk story; one per save, forced non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny locked
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ramanas Park (Kanto Room)Static encounterShining Pearl only
Lv. 70
Ramanas Park opens in the post-game (Hall of Fame plus National Pokédex); slates are bought there with Mysterious Shards dug up in the Grand Underground. Uses one Kanto Slate per encounter; sold after Regirock, Regice and Registeel are caught.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Raid odds
- Dynamax Adventures 1 in 300 (Max Lair only)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventures)Raid
Lv. 70
Possible final boss of a Dynamax Adventure; shiny odds are about 1 in 300 per catch, or 1 in 100 with the Shiny Charm, and you only see whether it is shiny on the results screen. Can be caught once per save.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: boosted odds
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+)
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Kanto routes (sky)Wild
Very rare flying spawn above most Kanto routes once you are Champion and have dealt with the stationary bird; repeatable, and Lures plus a Catch Combo of 31 or more raise both the spawn chance and the shiny chance.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: yes
Power PlantStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Waits at the far end of the plant, reached by Sea Skim from Route 10. One per save; can be shiny at base odds by saving in front of it and resetting, and Catch Combos do not apply.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · smogon.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff)Static encounter
Lv. 60
Ultra Warp Ride, unlocked late in the story: can appear in red Ultra Wormholes, most often the rarer ringed ones far out. One per save, it keeps reappearing until caught, and it can be shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Power PlantStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Reached by surfing from Route 10. One chance only. This game has no Shiny display; the DVs decide, and it shows as Shiny only after trading to Generation II or moving up through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Power PlantStatic encounter
Lv. 50
Reached by surfing from Route 10. One chance only. This game has no Shiny display; the DVs decide, and it shows as Shiny only after trading to Generation II or moving up through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
Sea Spirit's DenStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Only appears if your starter was Fennekin. Roams Kalos after the Hall of Fame and flees on sight; after roughly a dozen meetings it settles in this cave, where it can be caught. Never shiny in this game.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny locked
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Route 10Static encounter
Lv. 50
Outside the Power Plant; available once all sixteen badges are earned.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com
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
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Sinnoh (roaming)Static encounter
Lv. 60
Roams Sinnoh once you have the National Pokédex and have spoken to Professor Oak in Eterna City.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
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