How to identify shiny Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet

Honestly, shiny hunting? Just play the game naturally, you'll bump into one... eventually. It's all RNG.

So you're hunting shinies, eh? Good news, spotting a shiny Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet isn't too hard once you know what to look for. First up, there's the obvious: shiny Pokémon sparkle with stars around them when they appear in the wild, so keep your eyes peeled for that sparkle party. Also, they've got different color schemes than their regular counterparts, which can range from subtle to wildly different. Just remember, the encounter rate for shinies is pretty low, so patience is key!

Got my first Shiny in Scarlet by pure accident, was just walking and bam, stars exploded around a Pokémon. Totally didn't expect it, but the color was off and those sparkles don't lie. Keep an eye out, you might get lucky too.