This Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Shiny Pokémon Guide will show you how to catch the shiny Pokémon that can be found in the various locations of the game. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX comes with 27 different shiny Pokémon that are not only hard to catch but also hard to find.
Shiny Pokémon are strong foes that will require the team leader to first beat and then catch. However, you still have a very small chance of actually catching one even after beating it. There are some ways to increase your chances of catching one, as we discuss them in this guide.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Shiny Pokémon Guide
Below we have detailed how to catch shiny Pokémon in the game.
How to Catch Shiny Pokémon
There are 27 different shiny Pokémon in the game, You encounter them when you are exploring the various dungeons in the game. Some shiny Pokémon are specifically found in the various named locations on the map.
But before we go to their locations, let’s first look at how you can fight them and increase your chances of catching them. The first thing you need to acquire is the Friend Bow which will increase the chances of recruiting the shiny Pokémon after defeating it. The Friend Bow is only obtained after you have finished the game and then you can get it from Mt. Faraday.
When you encounter a shiny Pokémon, they will be marked with a yellow marker which will indicate their shiny status. You should now be expecting a tough fight as these are strong foes with beefy stats. Once your team leader defeats the Pokémon, with the equipped Friend Bow, you will have a 10% increased chance of recruiting the shiny Pokémon.
Shiny Pokémon Locations
Below are the confirmed locations of most Shiny Pokémon in the game. Other Pokémon locations are still unknown.
Shiny Pokémon Name | Named Location |
Exeggutor | Pitfall Valley |
Rapidash | Mt. Steel |
Butterfree | Howling Forest |
Ninetales | Northern Range |
Noctowl | Lapis Cave |
Hoothoot | Murky Cave |
Gyardos | Waterfall Pond |
Ditto | Buried Relic |
Dragonite | Mt. Thunder |
Ampharos | Sinister Woods |
Azumarill | Mt. Blaze |
Corsola | Far-Off Sea |
Aipom | Solar Cave |
Wobbuffet | Darknight Relic |
Spinda | Frosty Forest |
Shuckle | Southern Cavern |
Lickilicky | Mt. Freeze |
Metagross | Silent Chasm |
Ambipom | Great Canyon |
Read more Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX guides:
- Leveling Up Guide – How to Gain XP Fast
- Final Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat Rayquaza
- Evolution Guide
- Dojo Guide
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