Shiny Charm

Obtain sprite from the Generation V games

The Shiny Charm (Japanese: ひかるおまもり Shining Charm) is a Key Item introduced in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, acting as a reward for completing the National Pokédex.

In the games

The Shiny Charm increases the chance of encountering a Shiny Pokémon, both in the wild and through breeding. This is done by generating two extra personality values to attempt to find one that is Shiny, effectively resulting in a tripled chance to find Shiny Pokémon compared to the base chance (from 1/8192 to approximately 3/8192 in Generation V, or from 1/4096 to approximately 3/4096 in Generation VI). This stacks with other modifiers which increase the Shiny encounter rate, such as the Masuda method.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the player can receive the Shiny Charm from Professor Juniper after obtaining all the Pokémon in the National Pokédex, with the exception of event Pokémon, and then speaking with Cedric Juniper.

In Pokémon X and Y, the player can receive the Shiny Charm from Professor Sycamore after obtaining all the Pokémon in the National Pokédex, with the exception of event Pokémon.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player can receive the Shiny Charm from Professor Birch after obtaining all Pokémon in the National Pokédex, with the exception of event Pokémon.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the player can receive the Shiny Charm from the game director in Heahea City after obtaining all Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex, with the exception of Mythical Pokémon.

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In other languages

Language Title French Charme Chroma* CharmeChroma* German Schillerpin Italian Cromamuleto Korean 빚나는부적 Bitna-neun Bujeok Spanish Amuleto Iris

See also

• Oval Charm
• List of Key Items in Generation V
• List of Key Items in Generation VI
• List of Key Items in Generation VII

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