Get Shiny Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet Guide

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Shiny Pokémon are extremely rare variants that sparkle and have a different color. The base chance of encountering one is 1 in 4096, both in the wild and through breeding.

In the Wild: Any wild Pokémon can be shiny. You must pay attention to their appearance as there's no sparkle or chime on the field. The chance is 1 in 4096.

Via Breeding: Pokémon hatched from Eggs can be shiny with the same 1 in 4096 chance. Breeding in Scarlet & Violet involves picnics instead of a Daycare Center. Inspect the picnic basket for Eggs.

How to Increase the Chance of Finding Shiny Pokémon

Several methods can slightly increase your chances:

Mass Outbreaks:

Daily events where a specific Pokémon species spawns rapidly. Defeating a certain number increases shiny odds:

30-59 defeated: 1 additional chance.
60 defeated: 2 additional chances.

Use the Let’s Go auto-battle function for quick defeats. A guide for shiny farming mass outbreaks using picnics is available.

Shiny Charm:

A key item obtained by completing the Paldea Pokédex. It provides 2 additional chances, making the chance roughly 1 in 1365.

Sparkling Power (Sandwich Recipes):

A Meal Power obtained from sandwiches. Sparkling Power Level 3 grants 3 additional chances, making the chance 1 in 1024.

Masuda Method:

Breed Pokémon from parents with different language tags. This provides 6 additional chances when hatching Eggs, resulting in roughly a 1 in 683 chance.

Highest Chance of Finding Shiny Pokémon

To achieve the highest shiny rate:

For Wild Pokémon:

Defeat 60+ of the same species in a mass outbreak.
Have Sparkling Power Level 3 from a sandwich.
Possess the Shiny Charm.

This combination yields an 8 shiny roll chance, or 1 in 512.

For Hatching Eggs:

Have the Shiny Charm.
Use the Masuda Method.

This also results in an 8 shiny roll chance, or 1 in 512.

Hunting wild Pokémon involves setup but allows for quick respawns via picnics after reaching 60+ KOs. Hatching Eggs requires less initial setup but involves more running and managing offspring.