Shiny Odds Calculator

Calculate your chances of finding a shiny Pokemon based on your method, game generation, and encounter count.

Generation

Method

Wild Encounters

Standard wild encounters or breeding

Masuda Method

Breeding with foreign-language parent

SOS Chains (SM/USUM)

SOS battle chains in Sun/Moon

Catch Combo (LGPE)

Catch combos in Let's Go

Mass Outbreak (PLA/SV)

Mass Outbreaks in Legends Arceus or Scarlet/Violet

Shiny Charm(+2 extra rolls)

How many encounters so far?

Status:Lucky!

1 in 4,096

Effective shiny rate per encounter

Chance of shiny in 100 encounters2.4%

2,839

for 50%

9,431

for 90%

18,861

for 99%

In Gen 6+, the base shiny rate is 1/4096 (doubled from Gen 2-5's 1/8192).
Shiny Charm: Obtained by completing the Pokedex. Adds 2 extra rerolls per encounter.
Masuda Method: Breed with a foreign-language Pokemon for +5 extra rerolls (Gen 5+).
Best combo: Masuda Method + Shiny Charm = 1/512 odds in Gen 6+.
Each encounter is independent — past encounters don't affect future odds.