Ooh, Shiny!
This was the first shiny Pokémon to appear in the anime, joining Ash for his journey through the Johto region.
What is Noctowl
This powerful trainer is introduced to the player as "La Primera", a title which later appears as her trainer class.
Who is Geeta
Garchomp, Furfrou, Drakloak.
What is 102
It learns Ember at level 4, Smokescreen at level 8, and Dragon Breath at level 12.
What is Charmander
A former champion, and a move possessed by his Aggron.
In Black 2 and White 2, this shiny Pokémon can be encountered in the Nature Preserve after beating the champion and completing the regional Pokédex.
What is Haxorus
While known as a gym leader in his first appearance, this character reappears in a later title, going by the title of "Masked Man". Strangely, he wore a nearly identical mask before, but that one was blue.
Who is Brycen
Obstagoon, Sawsbuck, Rayquaza.
What is 95
It learns Astonish at level 6, Peck at level 9, and Shadow Sneak at level 12.
What is Rowlet
An ability for Typhlosion, and a move it might use.
What is Flash Fire Blast
Among main series games, these two are often favored for shiny hunting, as they allow the player to see if any of the 3 starter options are shiny before even choosing a starter.
What are Heartgold and Soulsilver
This "Lorekeeper" hails from a tribe called the Draconids, who worship Rayquaza like a deity.
Who is Zinnia
Gyarados, Milotic, Slither Wing.
What is 81
It learns Soak at level 11, Fury Cutter at level 19, and Aerial Ace at level 25.
What is Oshawott
Originally a signature move for a Generation III starter, and another starter's signature move in X and Y.
What is Muddy Water Shuriken
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, shiny Pokémon can be encountered much more frequently than in normal play during these phenomena.
What are Mass Outbreaks
Originally referred to in Pokémon Red and Blue simply as Blackbelt, this Kantonian fighting-type expert was given the title of "Karate Master" in Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Who is Koichi
Fezandipiti, Yveltal, Genesect.
What is 99
It learns Absorb at level 9, Curse at level 17, and Crunch at level 37.
What is Turtwig
An ability that stops the secondary effect of Fake Out, and a move that may or may not hit the foe back in return.
What is Inner Focus Blast
In the Generation II games, breeding a shiny Pokémon has a 1/64 chance of yielding another shiny if the offspring is of the opposite gender from the shiny parent. This is because of the manner in which these hidden stats were passed down by breeding in GSC.
What are IVs
Not to be confused with a Sinnoh Elite 4 member, this Secret Base Expert's only known Pokémon is a Flygon.
Who is Aarune
Gholdengo, Skuntank, Cutiefly.
What is 84
It learns Bite at level 7, U-turn at level 21, and Play Rough at level 36.
What is Sprigatito
A medicinal item held by Ho-oh, and a Pokémon trainer whose journey was sparked by the very same bird.
What is Sacred Ash Ketchum