Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC: A Revolutionary Shiny Hunting Method

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's final wave of DLC, The Indigo Disk, has arrived, and with it, an exciting new Shiny hunting method that will change the way players approach Shiny Pokémon. Gone are the days of making sandwiches, as the Academy Special makes it easier than ever to activate Shining Power.

What's New in Indigo Disk DLC

Introducing the All-Type Sparkling Sandwich

To start the All-Type Shiny hunting method in The Indigo Disk, head to the Cafeteria in Blueberry Academy and talk to the chef. She'll offer you a menu with four food items that you can buy with Blueberry Points or BP. You're looking for the Academy Special for 150 BP.

The Academy Special will grant you Catching Power 2 for all types, Egg Power 1, and Sparkling Power level 1 for all types. While it may not be the Sparkling Power level 3 from handcrafted sandwiches, it bypasses the grind of obtaining the two required Herba Mystica.

Shiny Odds with a Sparkling Power 1 Sandwich

With Level 1 Sparkling Power active, your odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon while Shiny hunting are doubled to 1/2048. With the Shiny Charm, you add another roll, making your odds 1/1365.

While these odds may not be as good as the 1/683 odds of a Sparkling Power Level 3 and Shiny Charm combo, the Academy Special doesn't limit you to one type of Pokémon. You can roam freely across Paldea, Kitikami, and Blueberry Academy, and every encounter will have much higher Shiny odds than normal, making this a great option for passive Shiny hunting.

Crafting the Best Shiny Hunting Sandwiche

If you're looking for the best odds of success while Shiny hunting specific Pokémon, you can still craft yourself a Sparkling Power Level 3 sandwich, bringing your Shiny odds up to at least 1/1024, or 1/683 if you have the Shiny Charm. Here's what you'll need:

• One of each of the following ingredients:
  • Onion
  • Green Pepper
  • Hamburger
• Two of any Herba Mysticas (obtained as rewards from 5- and 6-Star Tera Raids)
• Two pieces of an ingredient specific to the Pokémon type you're hunting for (see below for the recipe chart)

Here's a recipe chart to help you craft the best Shiny hunting sandwiches:

Remember to use the correct ingredients to craft the best sandwich for your Shiny hunting needs.

Shiny-Locked Pokémon in The Indigo Disk

Unfortunately, not all Shiny Pokémon will be available in The Indigo Disk. The following Pokémon are Shiny locked:

• Terapagos
• Raging Bolt
• Gouging Fire
• Iron Crown
• Iron Boulder
• Pecharunt
• Returning legendaries
• Static-encounter Tera Pokémon

However, you can still Shiny hunt for Indigo Disk's two new non-legendary Pokémon, Hydrapple and Archaludon. So, get out there and start Shiny hunting, trainers!