Shiny Pokemon are rare and coveted variants of Pokemon that have different colors than their normal counterparts. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, there are several ways to increase your chances of finding a shiny Pokemon, such as using the Shiny Charm, the Masuda Method, or the Mass Outbreaks. However, making Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is one of the most unique and effective methods.
Shiny sandwiches are particular food items that you can make when hosting a picnic with your Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. They have various effects boosting your shiny odds, such as Sparkling, Encounter, and Title Power. In this article, we will explain how to make shiny sandwiches, what effects they have, and what recipes are best for each Pokemon type.
How to Make Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
To make a Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you need to have a picnic basket, which you can get from the Aquiesta Supermarket in Kitakami City. You also need to have various ingredients, such as bread, cheese, Ham, vegetables, and herbs. You can buy most of these ingredients from the same supermarket or find them in the wild by using the Sure Cans item.
Starting Picnic
To start a picnic, you need to go to a picnic spot, which is marked by blue flags on the map. You can find picnic spots in various locations across Kitakami and Hisui. Once you are at a picnic spot, you can interact with your picnic basket and choose up to four Pokemon to join you. Then, you can select up to six ingredients to make a sandwich.
Ingredients Required
The ingredients you choose will determine the type and power of the sandwich. Each ingredient has a type affinity, such as fire, water, grass, etc., and a flavor preference, such as salty, sweet, sour, etc. The type affinity affects the Encounter Power of the sandwich, which increases the spawn rate of Pokemon of that type in the wild. The flavor preference affects the Sparkling Power of the sandwich, which increases the shine rate of Pokemon of that type.
Herba Mystica
To make a Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you need to have at least two Herba Mysticas in your recipe. Herba Mystica are rare herbs that can be obtained from 5-Star and 6-Star Tera Raids. They have different flavors depending on their color: red for spicy, green for sour, yellow for sweet, and blue for salty. By combining two Herba Mysticas of the same or different flavors, you can activate Sparkling Power Level 3, which gives you four rolls for a shiny encounter instead of one.
You also need to have at least one other ingredient that matches the type affinity of the Pokemon you want to hunt. For example, if you want to hunt for a shiny fire-type Pokemon, you need to have at least one fire-type ingredient in your recipe, such as red bell pepper or basil. By doing so, you can activate Encounter Power Level 3, which increases the spawn rate of fire-type Pokemon in the wild.
Best Shiny Sandwich Recipes
There are many possible combinations of ingredients that can make a Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. However, some recipes are more efficient and convenient than others. Here are some of the best shiny sandwich recipes for each Pokemon type:
- Normal: One Chorizo + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Fire: One Red Bell Pepper + One Sweet Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Water: One Cucumber + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Grass: One Lettuce + One Sour Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Electric: One Yellow Bell Pepper + One Spicy Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Ice: One Klawf Stick + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Fighting: One Pickle + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Poison: One Green Bell Pepper + One Spicy Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Ground: One Ham + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Flying: One Prosciutto + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Psychic: One Onion + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Bug: One Cherry Tomato + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Rock: One Bacon + One Sour Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Ghost: One Red Onion + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Dragon: One Avocado + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
- Dark: One Smoked Fillet + One Sweet Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Steel: One Hamburger + One Sweet Herba Mystica + One Salty Herba Mystica.
- Fairy: One Tomato + Two Salty Herba Mystica.
These recipes are based on the data shared by Twitter user @tak2525tak and tested by Game8. They follow a simple pattern: use one Tomato, Onion, green bell pepper, and hamburger as the base, then add any two Herba Mystica and two other ingredients that match the type affinity of the Pokemon you want to hunt. These recipes have Sparkling Power Level 3, Encounter Power Level 3, and Title Power Level 3, which gives you a title bonus after eating the sandwich.
Shiny Sandwich Odds
The shiny sandwich method is one of the most effective ways to hunt for shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. By using a shiny sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 3, you can increase your shiny odds from the base rate of 1/4096 to 1/1024.38. If you also have the Shiny Charm, which you can get by completing the Kitakami Pokedex, you can further increase your Shiny odds to 1/683.08.
Boost your shiny odds even more
However, there is a way to boost your shiny odds even more. By using the Mass Outbreak feature, which allows you to encounter a large number of Pokemon of a certain type in a specific area, you can add two more rolls for a shiny encounter. To activate a Mass Outbreak, you need to clear at least 60 Tera Raids of the same type as the Pokemon you want to hunt. Then, you can check the Mass Outbreak tab in your Pokedex and go to the designated location.
Combining a shiny sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 3
By combining a shiny sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 3, the Shiny Charm, and a Mass Outbreak, you can achieve the highest possible shiny odds in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 1/512.44. This means that you have an 8 out of 4096 chance of finding a shiny Pokemon in every encounter.
Shiny Sandwich Tips
Here are some tips and tricks to make the most out of your shiny sandwich hunting:
Mixing Six Sandwiches at a time
You can make up to six sandwiches at a time when hosting a picnic. You can eat one sandwich yourself and share the rest with your Pokemon or other players online. The effects of the sandwich will last for one hour or until you leave the area.
selecting Picnic from the menu
You can check the effects of your sandwich by pressing X and selecting Picnic from the menu. You can also see the remaining time and the title bonus you will get after eating the sandwich.
Increasing encounter rate for multiple types of Pokemon
You can stack different types of sandwiches to increase your encounter rate for multiple types of Pokemon. For example, if you eat a fire-type sandwich and a water-type sandwich, you will encounter more fire-type and water-type Pokemon in the wild.
Repels to avoid encountering low-level Pokemon
You can use Repels to avoid encountering low-level Pokemon that are not affected by your sandwich. This will save you time and make your hunting more efficient.
Use Lures to attract more Pokemon.
You can use Lures to attract more Pokemon to your location. Lures are items that emit a scent that attracts Pokemon of a certain type. You can buy Lures from the Aquiesta Supermarket or find them in Tera Raids.
Use False Swipe or Hold Back to lower the HP of the Pokemon
You can use False Swipe or Hold Back to lower the HP of the Pokemon you want to catch without fainting it. This will make it easier to catch them with Poke Balls. You can also use status moves such as Sleep Powder or Thunder Wave to inflict status conditions that increase your catch rate.
Use Quick Balls or Timer Balls to catch Pokemon faster
You can use Quick Balls or Timer Balls to catch Pokemon faster or after a long battle. Quick Balls have a higher catch rate if used at the start of the battle, while Timer Balls have a higher catch rate as the battle progresses.
Use Roto Catch or Roto Bargain to increase your catch rate
You can use Roto Catch or Roto Bargain to increase your catch rate or lower the price of Poke Balls. Roto Catch is a Rotom Power that boosts your catch rate for 10 minutes, while Roto Bargain is a Rotom Power that cuts the price of items in half for 10 minutes. You can get Rotom Powers by talking to Rotom in your Pokedex.
Conclusion
Shiny Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are a fun and rewarding way to hunt for shiny Pokemon. By using different ingredients and herbs, you can create sandwiches that boost your shiny odds and encounter rate for various types of Pokemon. You can also combine this method with other factors, such as the Shiny Charm, the Masuda Method, or the Mass Outbreaks, to maximize your chances of finding a shiny Pokemon.