Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - How to Catch Shiny Pokemon

A guide on how to catch Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV), including Shiny appearance rate, recommended items for Shiny Hunting, and other useful tips.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - How to Catch Shiny Pokemon

How to Catch Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

What are Shiny Pokemon?

Shiny Pokemon are extremely rare variants of Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Pokemon SV) that sport different color patterns from their regular species. They are mostly hunted for collection purposes, commonly referred to as “Shiny Hunting”, because of their unique appearance.

Shiny Appearance Rates

Shiny Pokemon in the game have a 1/4096 chance to appear which is abysmally low. Because of this, do not miss the chance to catch any Shinies that somehow spawn on the map during the main story.

Tips for Catching Shiny Pokemon

Use the Shiny Charm to increase the chances of encountering Shinies.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - How to Get the Shiny Charm

You can increase the appearance rate of Shiny Pokemon to 3/4096 by obtaining the Shiny Charm. This key item can only be acquired once you have cleared the main story (requires clearing the Champion Road, Legend, Stardust Street, and Homeway story sections) and catching all 400 Pokemon to complete the Paldea Pokedex.

Post-Game Unlockables

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - How to Get the Shiny Charm

Once you have achieved this feat, talk to Professor Jacq at the Biology Room of the Academy to be rewarded the Shiny Charm.

Some Useful Information on Shinies

  • Without the Shiny Charm, the chance of a Shiny Pokemon spawning is at very low 0.02%. This rate jumps to about 0.07% when the Shiny Charm is obtained.
  • Pokemon will not engage in auto-battle with Shiny Pokemon.
  • It is possible to “steal” Shiny Pokemon by traveling to world of other players (online).
  • Saving near a Shiny Pokemon will reset them.

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