How to shiny hunt using Overworld spawn (special) in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu.
Rarer overworld spawns with their own conditions.
Odds with charm
1 / 1,365
Odds no charm
1 / 4,096
Per encounter
~20s
Expected hunt
7.6 hours
How the hunt works
These spawn less often and sometimes only under set weather or time of day. Satisfy the condition first, then run the usual sweep-and-reroll loop.
The base rate in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu is 1 in 4,096. The Shiny Charm is available in this game and adds two extra shiny rolls. Catch Combo + Lure stacks to roughly 1/273 with the charm.
Pokémon you can find with Overworld spawn (special) in Let's Go Pikachu
8 species, sorted by best encounter rate.
| Pokémon | Best rate | Levels | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bulbasaur | 100% | 3–6 | 1 |
 Charmander | 100% | 3–23 | 4 |
 Squirtle | 100% | 7–44 | 7 |
 Hitmonlee | 100% | 41–46 | 1 |
 Hitmonchan | 100% | 41–46 | 1 |
 Chansey | 100% | 5–46 | 29 |
 Porygon | 100% | 22–27 | 1 |
 Snorlax | 100% | 51–56 | 3 |