Pokémon Sun Shiny Hunting Guide
The best shiny hunting methods, odds, locations, setup, and game-specific targets for Pokémon Sun.
Pokémon Sun shiny odds at a glance
Quoted rates apply only under the conditions named here. A better rate changes the probability of each check; it never guarantees a shiny after a fixed number of encounters.
Setup for the recommended method
- Bring Adrenaline Orbs, healing, Leppa Berries, and a move such as False Swipe to encourage calls.
- Choose a caller that cannot end the hunt with recoil, self-KO moves, weather damage, or an unmanageable ability.
- Prepare answers to status, evasion, and ally moves before the chain becomes valuable.
How to shiny hunt in Pokémon Sun
1. Start the loop
Lower the original caller's HP, use an Adrenaline Orb, and defeat only the summoned ally.
2. Create the next check
Replace the caller periodically so it does not run out of PP and Struggle.
3. Finish safely
At 31 allies, continue the loop until a shiny ally appears, then remove the caller and catch the shiny safely.
Best places to shiny hunt
Routes with high call-rate species
Frequent successful calls create more boosted checks per hour.
Pokémon Center-adjacent routes
Short setup trips help when a hunt needs specialized moves or supplies.
Best Pokémon Sun targets
SOS chain a reliable caller such as Rockruff, or target Sun-exclusive Passimian after checking its moves and call rate.
Other methods worth using
Masuda Method
Different-language breeding is better for low-call-rate species and reaches about 1 in 512 with the Charm.
Island Scan encounters
Useful for unusual targets, though the shiny rate still depends on the chosen hunting method.
Common mistakes and game-specific warnings
- In original Sun and Moon, the SOS chain counter rolls over after 255 allies; rotate the caller and track the chain carefully.
- Never begin without checking for recoil or self-destructing moves on both the caller and possible allies.
Sources and review notes
DraftCenter compares mechanics references and avoids presenting rounded community shorthand as a guarantee. Game updates, language versions, downloadable content, and shiny locks can change which method applies. See our editorial standards or report a correction there.