Pokémon shiny hunting guides
Pick a game to see the most efficient legitimate method, the odds that actually apply, where to set up, what can break the hunt, and good version-specific targets. The library follows the same 37 verified game catalogs used by DraftCenter's trackers.
Generation I shiny hunting
Pokémon Red Shiny Hunting GuideThere is no native shiny huntNo native shiny rolls · Best: Not applicablePokémon Blue Shiny Hunting GuideThere is no native shiny huntNo native shiny rolls · Best: Not applicablePokémon Yellow Shiny Hunting GuideThere is no native shiny huntNo native shiny rolls · Best: Not applicable
Generation II shiny hunting
Pokémon Gold Shiny Hunting GuideBreed from the guaranteed red Gyarados1 in 8,192 · Best: Up to 1 in 64 from compatible shiny-parent breedingPokémon Silver Shiny Hunting GuideBreed from the guaranteed red Gyarados1 in 8,192 · Best: Up to 1 in 64 from compatible shiny-parent breedingPokémon Crystal Shiny Hunting GuideStart with the Odd Egg, then build a breeding line1 in 8,192 · Best: 14% Odd Egg internationally; 50% in Japanese Crystal
Generation III shiny hunting
Pokémon Ruby Shiny Hunting GuideUse dense wild encounters or careful stationary resets1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 8,192 per independent encounterPokémon Sapphire Shiny Hunting GuideUse dense wild encounters or careful stationary resets1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 8,192 per independent encounterPokémon Emerald Shiny Hunting GuideFavor random encounters or run-away resets1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 8,192 per independent encounterPokémon FireRed Shiny Hunting GuideCheck fast batches at the Celadon Game Corner1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 8,192 per Pokémon checkedPokémon LeafGreen Shiny Hunting GuideCheck fast batches at the Celadon Game Corner1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 8,192 per Pokémon checked
Generation IV shiny hunting
Pokémon Diamond Shiny Hunting GuideBuild and hold a Poké Radar chain1 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 200 per patch at a chain of 40Pokémon Pearl Shiny Hunting GuideBuild and hold a Poké Radar chain1 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 200 per patch at a chain of 40Pokémon Platinum Shiny Hunting GuideBuild and hold a Poké Radar chain1 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 200 per patch at a chain of 40Pokémon HeartGold Shiny Hunting GuideUse international-parent breeding1 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 1,638 with the Masuda MethodPokémon SoulSilver Shiny Hunting GuideUse international-parent breeding1 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 1,638 with the Masuda Method
Generation V shiny hunting
Pokémon Black Shiny Hunting GuideHatch Masuda Method eggs on Route 31 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 1,366 with the Masuda MethodPokémon White Shiny Hunting GuideHatch Masuda Method eggs on Route 31 in 8,192 · Best: About 1 in 1,366 with the Masuda MethodPokémon Black 2 Shiny Hunting GuideCombine the Shiny Charm with Masuda breeding1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 1,024 with Masuda Method plus Shiny CharmPokémon White 2 Shiny Hunting GuideCombine the Shiny Charm with Masuda breeding1 in 8,192 · Best: 1 in 1,024 with Masuda Method plus Shiny Charm
Generation VI shiny hunting
Pokémon X Shiny Hunting GuideBuild a chain-fishing streak1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 100 at a 20+ fishing chainPokémon Y Shiny Hunting GuideBuild a chain-fishing streak1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 100 at a 20+ fishing chainPokémon Omega Ruby Shiny Hunting GuideRaise Search Level and hunt with DexNav1 in 4,096 · Best: Variable DexNav boost; about 1 in 512 for Charm + Masuda eggsPokémon Alpha Sapphire Shiny Hunting GuideRaise Search Level and hunt with DexNav1 in 4,096 · Best: Variable DexNav boost; about 1 in 512 for Charm + Masuda eggs
Generation VII shiny hunting
Pokémon Sun Shiny Hunting GuideMaintain a 31-plus SOS chain1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 273 at a 31+ SOS chain with Shiny CharmPokémon Moon Shiny Hunting GuideMaintain a 31-plus SOS chain1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 273 at a 31+ SOS chain with Shiny CharmPokémon Ultra Sun Shiny Hunting GuideUse deep, rare Ultra Wormholes1 in 4,096 · Best: Up to 36% for eligible non-legendary Ultra Wormhole PokémonPokémon Ultra Moon Shiny Hunting GuideUse deep, rare Ultra Wormholes1 in 4,096 · Best: Up to 36% for eligible non-legendary Ultra Wormhole PokémonPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! Shiny Hunting GuideKeep catching after a 31-plus Catch Combo1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 273 for the next same-species spawn with 31+ combo, Lure, and CharmPokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Shiny Hunting GuideKeep catching after a 31-plus Catch Combo1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 273 for the next same-species spawn with 31+ combo, Lure, and Charm
Generation VIII shiny hunting
Pokémon Sword Shiny Hunting GuideCatch every Pokémon in Dynamax Adventures1 in 4,096 · Best: 1 in 100 per caught Pokémon in Dynamax Adventures with Shiny CharmPokémon Shield Shiny Hunting GuideCatch every Pokémon in Dynamax Adventures1 in 4,096 · Best: 1 in 100 per caught Pokémon in Dynamax Adventures with Shiny CharmPokémon Brilliant Diamond Shiny Hunting GuideBuild a Poké Radar chain to 401 in 4,096 · Best: 1 in 99 per patch at a Poké Radar chain of 40Pokémon Shining Pearl Shiny Hunting GuideBuild a Poké Radar chain to 401 in 4,096 · Best: 1 in 99 per patch at a Poké Radar chain of 40Pokémon Legends: Arceus Shiny Hunting GuideClear visible mass outbreaks1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 128 in a perfected mass outbreak with Shiny Charm
Generation IX shiny hunting
Pokémon Scarlet Shiny Hunting GuideCombine a mass outbreak with Sparkling Power1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 512 with 60+ outbreak clears, Sparkling Power 3, and CharmPokémon Violet Shiny Hunting GuideCombine a mass outbreak with Sparkling Power1 in 4,096 · Best: About 1 in 512 with 60+ outbreak clears, Sparkling Power 3, and Charm
What every guide checks
Odds with context
Base rates, Shiny Charm effects, method boosts, and the conditions required before a quoted rate is true.
A repeatable loop
Setup and check-by-check instructions that stay within the game's ordinary mechanics.
Good hunting places
Locations chosen for spawn density, safe chains, short reset cycles, or game-specific advantages.
Failure points
Shiny locks, chain breakers, RNG traps, and commonly repeated advice that no longer works.