How to shiny hunt using Overworld spawn (water) in Pokémon Sword.
Overworld spawns on or in water.
Odds with charm
1 / 1,365
Odds no charm
1 / 4,096
Per encounter
~9s
Expected hunt
3.4 hours
How the hunt works
Swim or ride across the water, checking every visible Pokémon, then leave and return to reroll the spawns.
The base rate in Pokémon Sword is 1 in 4,096. The Shiny Charm is available in this game and adds two extra shiny rolls.
Pokémon you can find with Overworld spawn (water) in Sword
22 species, sorted by best encounter rate.
| Pokémon | Best rate | Levels | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vanillite | 75% | 38–60 | 9 |
 Chinchou | 70% | 38–60 | 2 |
 Wingull | 70% | 40–60 | 3 |
 Shellos | 70% | 41–60 | 2 |
 Mantyke | 70% | 39–60 | 4 |
 Basculin Red Striped | 70% | 40–60 | 1 |
 Arrokuda | 70% | 38–60 | 2 |
 Goldeen | 60% | 38–60 | 5 |
 Magikarp | 60% | 38–60 | 1 |
 Qwilfish | 60% | 39–60 | 2 |
 Barboach | 60% | 41–60 | 2 |
 Drifloon | 60% | 41–60 | 2 |
 Frillish Male | 60% | 38–60 | 5 |
 Shellder | 45% | 38–60 | 2 |
 Mantine | 45% | 39–60 | 2 |
 Pelipper | 40% | 39–43 | 1 |
 Wailmer | 40% | 39–43 | 1 |
 Barraskewda | 28% | 38–60 | 2 |
 Remoraid | 25% | 38–60 | 2 |
 Inkay | 20% | 40–60 | 3 |
 Jellicent Male | 5% | 39–43 | 1 |
 Gyarados | 2% | 38–40 | 1 |