This guide shows you how to hunt shiny Pokémon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon including tips on finding and catching them. Use this guide whenever you're out hunting for Shiny Pokemon.
Table of Contents
What to Prepare for Hunting Shiny Pokemon
Basic Items for Shiny Hunting
The item 'Shiny Charm' is essential for shiny hunting. This item increases the encounter rate with shiny Pokemon.
Shiny Charm Effects and How to Get It
| Effect | Increases the encounter rate with shiny Pokemon by about 3 times |
|---|---|
| How to Get | Complete the Alola Pokedex, then talk to the Game Director at Game Freak to receive it. |
How to Catch Shiny Pokemon
Methods to Increase Shiny Encounter Rate and Their Rates
| Method | Shiny Rate (Without Shiny Charm) | Shiny Rate (With Shiny Charm) |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Pokemon Egg Hatching | 1/4096 | 3/4096 |
| SOS Chaining 70+ Chains | 1/1024 | 1/683 |
| Masuda Method | 1/683 | 1/512 |
Hunting is Basically Repeated Encounters & Egg Hatching
Even though it's called shiny hunting, encountering a shiny is based on probability, so the only way is to repeatedly encounter wild Pokemon or hatch eggs.
Increasing Efficiency
Although it involves constant repetition, there are various ways to do it efficiently, such as hatching eggs effectively. If you want to hatch eggs efficiently, Poké Pelago's Isle Avue is recommended. You can hatch up to 18 eggs simultaneously there.
SOS Chaining 70+ Times Increases Shiny Rate
Using an Adrenaline Orb for SOS chaining 70 or more times increases the shiny rate. You might also get a shiny Pokemon with high IVs.
Masuda Method: The Highest Probability
The Masuda method involves breeding two Pokemon from different language versions of the game to produce an egg. Currently, the Masuda method offers the highest probability of hatching a shiny Pokemon.
Getting Shiny Pokemon in Ultra Wormholes
Shiny Pokemon Are Easier to Find in Ultra Wormholes
Ultra Wormholes become accessible in the latter half of the story. In Ultra Warp Ride, the farther you travel, the more likely you are to encounter shiny Pokemon.
Ultra Wormholes with Higher Shiny Rates
▲Ultra Wormhole where you can expect shinies
The appearance rate of shiny Pokemon varies depending on the flair of the Ultra Wormhole. It's recommended not only to travel as far as possible but also to carefully choose which Ultra Wormhole to enter.
Shiny Legendary Pokemon Also Appear in Warp Holes
In Warp Holes, you can also encounter shiny Legendary Pokemon. To find them, the best method is to reset, similar to IV hunting.
Shiny Hunting Procedure
- 1. Enter an Ultra Wormhole of the color where the desired Pokemon appears.
- 2. If you find it, save before the battle.
- 3. Encounter it. If it's not shiny, reset and go back to step 2.
All Pokemon With No Shiny Counterparts
Some Pokemon Cannot Be Obtained as Shiny
Some Pokemon cannot be obtained as shiny. Be aware that no matter how much you try, you will not encounter a shiny version of these Pokemon.
Pokemon That Do Not Appear as Shiny
 Solgaleo |  Lunala |  Necrozma |
 Zygarde |  Tapu Koko |  Tapu Lele |
 Tapu Bulu |  Tapu Fini |  Cosmog |
 Cosmoem |
Sometimes Distributed
Shiny Pokemon that cannot be obtained in-game are often available through distributions. These campaigns usually have a limited time, so check frequently.
