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Shiny by event
Given out as a shiny in Gen 7 event distributions. Some Gen 8 distributions could also be shiny.
It can't be shiny in any game encounter we list, so a shiny one only comes from event distributions. Unless one is running now, that means trading for one.
From imported event records, which don't name or date each event · Pokémon Showdown data
Where to catch it
4 games
Legends: Z-A
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable nowWild Zone 20Static encounter
Lv. 84
After catching both Xerneas and Yveltal, return to Hotel Z and beat L; Zygarde then waits under the tower. Forced non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · gamerant.com
Shiny locked
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
Resolution CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 60
Waits in the cave basement on Poni Island after you become Champion; always non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · smogon.com
Shiny locked
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
Route 16Gift
Lv. 30–50
Assembled in the trailer on Route 16 from 50 collected Zygarde Cells and Cores (all 100 adds Power Construct); level depends on story progress. Always non-shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny locked
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
Terminus CaveStatic encounter
Lv. 70
Waits in the deepest chamber once you have entered the Hall of Fame; never shiny in this game.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny locked
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