One of the most popular things to do in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet is to hunt for shiny Pokemon. These are Pokemon that are extremely rare and have a different color palette than they normally would in-game. While Shiny hunting has become much easier in recent generations, and just by making some sandwiches. In this guide, we go over everything you need to know about Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, letting you know the boost rate, best recipes for shiny hunting, Herba Mystica maths and more.
Shiny Sandwich Pokemon Guide: How Much Do Sandwiches Boost Your Shiny Rate?¶
The most important thing to know when shiny hunting with any Herba Mystica recipe is the maths. Here is the math. Just how much time can you save shiny hunting when making Sandwiches in Pokemon Violet and Pokemon Scarlet? Making a sparkling sandwich gives you three more rolls, increasing your roll total to four. Put into normal terms, you have a 1/1024 chance of encountering a shiny Pokemon when using this method alone.
What if you have recipe for the shiny charm or use mass outbreaks though? Then how do your odds even out? Below we have a table displaying how to get the lowest number of encounters needed to find a shiny Pokemon.
Method | Shiny Chance |
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Sparkling Sandwich | 1/1024 |
Sparkling Sandwich + Outbreak (30 Pokemon Beaten) | 1/819 |
Sparkling Sandwich + Outbreak (60 Pokemon Beaten) | 1/ 683 |
Sparkling Sandwich + Shiny Charm | 1/683 |
Sparkling Sandwich + Shiny Charm + Outbreak (30 Pokemon Beaten) | 1/585 |
Sparkling Sandwich + Shiny Charm + Outbreak (60 Pokemon Beaten) | 1/512 |
As you can see, using the Shiny Charm has the biggest effect on shiny hunting. Since this item can’t be obtained before you feel the Paldea Pokedex, Sandwiches are your best bet, as they are more effective than just clearing out Pokemon from mass outbreaks.
With that being said, if you’re not just ok with going along with whatever Pokemon decides to outbreak, you will want to make sandwiches that not only increase the shiny rate but increase the spawn rate for the Pokemon you are looking for.
If you don’t like your current mass outbreaks but are interested in resetting them. Simply move your clock to the next day on your Nintendo Switch.
Shiny Hunting Sandwich Recipes: Best Sandwich for Hunting Shiny Pokemon Types¶
To make Sparkling Sandwiches, you will need to gather different types Herba Mystica from five-star or above raids, with six stars seeming to be the easiest to get Herba Mystica from. These can take a while to farm out and can only be done once you have reached the Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet post-game. Once you do collect some, then you can have a picnic and make Sandwiches.
Use one of each of the following recipes ingredients: Onion, Hamburger, Green Pepper, and Tomato. You will then use the following items below to help boost your shiny Pokemon rate.
Shiny Sandwich Recipe Chart¶
Since there’s plenty of recipes for shiny hunting in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, we have listed all the recipes and ingredients for each pokemon type you’re looking to hunt shinys.
How to Use Any Herba Mystica for Shiny Hunting¶
If you aren’t rolling in Salty Herba Mystica, then don’t worry. There is a way to make these sandwiches with any Herba Mystica. Here is the recipe for the less restrictive Sparkling Sandwiches.
Use one of each of the following ingredients: Onion, Hamburger, Green Bell Pepper, and Tomato. You will then use the following items below to ensure that you are hunting the right type of shiny.
Sparkling Sandwich Type | Ingredients |
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Normal-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Chorizo |
Bug-Type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Cherry Tomatoes |
Dragon-type Sparling Sandwich | 2x Avocado |
Poison-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Noodles |
Water-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Cucumber |
Flying-Type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Prosciutto |
Fighting-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Pickle |
Rock-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Jalapeño |
Psychic-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Onion |
Ground-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Ham |
Ice-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Klawf Stick |
Ghost-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Red Onion |
Fairy-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Tomato |
Electric-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Yellow Bell Pepper |
Grass-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Lettuce |
Steel-type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Hamburger |
Fire-Type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Basil |
Dark-Type Sparkling Sandwich | 2x Smoked Fillet |
With this, you can use any two Herba Mystica. This will have the same effect as the sandwiches above and gives you a little more freedom. Of course, this does mean that you will need to spend more money on ingredients.
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