A listing of the Shiny Hunting Guides written for the Pokémon Series of games. These guides demonstrate best practices for hunting in different formats.

An optimized listing of which dens to host in Sword and Shield to complete a Shiny Living Dex the fastest. Thanks to RNG manipulation, shiny Pokémon are easy to get in Sword and Shield!

Decorative image for showing shiny rates of Legends Arceus

Information about the shiny rates for Pokémon Legends: Arceus. What are the chances of getting a shiny in the game and what do different game options mean?

Massive Mass Outbreak Shiny Hunting Guide

How to shiny hunt Massive Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch including resetting rare Outbreaks for more chances

Dynamax Adventure Pokémon can be Shiny! This guide details all of the known methods for obtaining Shiny Pokémon in the Crown Tundra DLC.

How to shiny hunt in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon through the Ultra Wormholes. Includes a description of the Trevenant Leppa Berry Method.

How to shiny hunt with soft resetting in Pokémon. This includes best practices, tips, and tricks to maximize your time.

Pokémon News

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

As part of version 1.3.0, Arceus and Darkrai will be available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Both can be shiny!

Shaymin is available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for a limited time! It can also be shiny!

As an early-purchase bonus, trainers can obtain a Manaphy egg via mystery gift in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokémon GO

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Sword and Shield

A summary of all of the big news regarding the Pokémon Presents from August 2021, including Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus

Game Mechanics

The Catching Charm was added in Pokémon Sword and Shield but its effects were unknown. Here's an explanation on what it actually does.

Shiny Hunter Club

Shiny Hunter Club

Recent News

Arceus and Darkrai Added to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Can Be Shiny

Shaymin Added to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Can Be Shiny

Manaphy Egg Distribution for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

August 2021 Pokémon Presents: Everything Announced

The Catching Charm Effect Explained