Choose "All Possible Shiny" to scan for any Pokémon that could potentially have a shiny variant.
Use an account to log in. Be aware of the risks, which are detailed in the final section of this article.
Example entries: 2026-04-10,12:34,Pikachu,532,87,Y,51.5074N,0.1278W,Wild encounter near park 2026-04-09,18:10,Dratini,612,94,N,51.5080N,0.1280W,Community day 2026-04-08,07:45,Beldum,1100,98,Y,51.5060N,0.1290W,Raid catch 2026-04-07,21:05,Magikarp,235,12,N,51.5070N,0.1300W,quick catch 2026-04-06,15:20,Gastly,320,55,N,51.5090N,0.1250W,EVOLVE_LATER shinydat file for pgsharp work
Creating a Shiny Data file for PGSharp is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
: Alerts the user when a shiny Pokémon appears within their spawn radius. How to Import and Use Shiny Settings Choose "All Possible Shiny" to scan for any
Once you have downloaded the .dat file to your Android device, follow these steps:
Move the newly downloaded shinydat file into the target directory. Select Overwrite if prompted. Example entries: 2026-04-10,12:34,Pikachu,532,87,Y,51
However, the Shiny Scanner in PGSharp does require an external data file to be added separately. The file that powers this feature is not something you can download or edit. It is a built-in component of the app's code , and it functions in two primary ways:
Toggle the Shiny Scanner to the "on" position. This activates PGSharp's shiny detection capabilities.
Focus the scanner solely on Pokémon that currently have a high probability or known status of being shiny.
By importing or enabling this functionality (which sometimes requires specific file configurations in the PGSharp folder), users aim to: