Does the Shiny Charm affect breeding (Masuda Method)?

Yes, the Shiny Charm stacks with the Masuda Method. The base Masuda rate is 6/4096, and the Shiny Charm adds 2 more rolls, bringing it to 8/4096 (approx. 1/512).

What is the best shiny hunting method in Scarlet and Violet?

Mathematically, the highest odds are achieved by combining the Shiny Charm, a Level 3 Sparkling Power Sandwich, and a Mass Outbreak with 60+ Pokémon defeated. This results in odds of 1/512.25.

Pokémon S/V Shiny Odds Calculator

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Mastering Shiny Hunting in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Welcome to the ultimate Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Shiny Odds Calculator. Whether you are hunting for a shiny Charizard in a Mass Outbreak or breeding for a shiny Eevee using the Masuda Method, this tool provides the exact mathematical probability of your success.

How Shiny Odds Work in Gen 9

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the base shiny rate is 1/4096. However, Game Freak has introduced several mechanics to drastically improve these odds. This calculator uses the official "Extra Roll" formula:

Shiny Charm: Adds +2 rolls to every encounter.
Mass Outbreaks: Defeating 60+ Pokémon in an outbreak adds +2 rolls.
Sparkling Power: A Level 3 Sandwich adds +3 rolls.

When combined, these modifiers can bring your odds down to as low as 1/512!

Tips for Efficient Hunting

The "60 KO" Rule: Always defeat 60 Pokémon in an outbreak before you start resetting. This maximizes your outbreak bonus.
Picnic Reset: During an outbreak, open and close your picnic to despawn and respawn Pokémon instantly. This is faster than running away.
Isolated Encounters: Use type-specific sandwiches in areas where only one Pokémon of that type spawns to force specific shiny hunts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Shiny Charm stack with the Masuda Method?

Yes! The Masuda Method (breeding parents of different languages) sets the base odds to 6/4096. The Shiny Charm adds another 2 rolls, resulting in 8/4096 or 1/512 odds.

Do Sparkling Power sandwiches work on eggs?

No. Sparkling Power only affects wild encounters. For breeding, use Egg Power to speed up egg generation, but it won't change the shiny odds of the egg itself.

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