Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has dropped on 18th November, much to the excitement of fans of the Pokemon franchise. There are a lot of new Pokemon as well as returning familiar faces which you will be able to collect. In this guide, we will take you through the process of how to increase Shiny odds in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
How to Increase Chances of Shiny Pokemon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
There are a lot of Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but none are as rare as the Shiny Pokemon. These are just special versions of the Pokemon that you know and love, and they look different based on their appearance. You might want to collect the Shiny Pokemon that the game has to offer, which is known as Shiny Hunting.
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If you want to go Shiny Hunting, you will need to invest many hours into the game. However, there are some ways through which you will be able to help yourself by increasing the odds of the spawn rate of Shiny Pokemon.
As part of Shiny Hunting, the first thing you should know is that there is a very small chance of finding a Shiny Pokemon in the wild. In fact, the exact odds are one in 4,096. This means that for every 4,096 Pokemon spawn that you will come across, you can get only one Shiny Pokemon.
However, there are a couple of ways to increase the Shiny odds for your game, which are discussed below.
Use Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
When a mass outbreak appears, make sure to take advantage of them by defeating a lot of Pokemon at once. This can be up to 30 Pokemon one after another. Repeat the process until the mass outbreak is over, and you will have tripled your chances of getting a Shiny.
Use Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Sandwiches will increase your chances greatly, so make sure to cook some. Use Herba Mystica when you win them from 5-star Tera Raid battles. If you are looking for a tutorial on how to cook sandwiches, check out our guide here: How to Make Sandwiches in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.