Shiny Hunting

Players of Pokémon Champions have discovered that rare Shiny variants can appear in the game's daily recruitment lineup. These Shiny Pokémon are non-transferable to other games like Pokémon Home. The process lacks the tools available in mainline Pokémon titles, making it particularly challenging.

February 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Gaming YouTuber RaidAway encountered a shiny Moltres by accident while trading a Pokémon from Blue to Crystal. The legendary bird, normally yellow, appeared pink in the second-generation game, revealing its rare status. This rare find happened during RaidAway's work on a Crystal Living Dex.