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A sandwich in the indigo disk in pokemon sv.
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All Shiny boost sandwich recipes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Every Pokémon loves a good sandwich.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduce several new mechanics to the beloved, long-running Nintendo series, including the ability to share a yummy sandwich as a treat with your Pokémon.

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Sandwiches aren’t just a delightful snack—they also serve as a new way to give you and your Pokémon buffs and passive abilities as you explore Paldea. Different sandwiches offer different benefits, but one of the most sought-after benefits gives you a boost to the number of Shiny Pokémon you could encounter.

Here is everything you need to know about Shiny Boost sandwiches, including the recipes to make them and the ingredients Shiny Pokémon like best.

What is a Shiny Boost sandwich in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

Shiny Arcanine in battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
You could encounter a Shiny Growlithe just like this! Image via Game Freak

One of the most wholesome and beneficial additions the latest Pokémon titles have brought is undoubtedly Picnics, wherein players can make sandwiches for themselves and their Pokémon. These picnics can be set up almost anywhere in Paldea. Picnics have multiple benefits: Sandwiches can be used to restore Pokémon’s health points, provide stat benefits, and entice Shiny Pokémon to make an appearance.

Creating specific sandwiches based on Pokémon type will increase the likelihood of attracting a Shiny Pokémon of that type. It should be noted that these sandwiches exclusively increase the percentage of one type appearing, meaning that if you have made a jalapeno sandwich, it will only increase the chances of a Shiny Rock-type appearing, for example.

Sandwiches can only be made once you’ve collected the recipe for the sandwich you want to create. So make sure that as you travel through Paldea, you’re also checking in each town to gather recipes along the way.

Once you have a recipe on hand, you’ll be able to create the sandwich once you’ve gathered all the ingredients.

Some of the ingredients for Shiny Boost sandwiches can be difficult to find. Since Shiny Pokémon themselves are rare, the ingredients used to attract them are as well.

Once you feed your Pokémon a Shiny Boost sandwich, your party will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon of that specific type in the wild. If you’re looking to Shiny hunt for a specific Pokémon species, only make the sandwich that corresponds to that Pokémon’s type.

All Shiny Boost sandwich recipes and ingredients

Below, you can find all the sandwich recipes you can craft, along with the necessary materials and Pokémon type the respective sandwich helps attract. Almost all materials can be found across the Aquiesta Supermarket, Sure Cans, and Deli Cioso.

With the addition of Special Coaches in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC, some ingredients for Shiny Boost sandwiches are actually easier to obtain. All you have to do is trade with the right special coach. Coaches Katy, Kofu, Larry, Tyme, and Saguaro all give Herba Mystica as a reward.

A trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet receiving Herba Mystica as a reward from a special coach.
Some Special Coaches will give Herba Mystica. Screenshot via Dot Esports

Here are all the Shiny boost sandwiches in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

  • Normal: One Chorizo, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Water: One Cucumber, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Fire: One Basil, one Sweet Herba Mystica, one Salty Herba Mystica
  • Flying: One Prosciutto, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Grass: One Lettuce, one Salty Herba Mystica, one Sour Herba Mystica
  • Electric: One Yellow Bell Pepper, one Salty Herba Mystica, one Spicy Herba Mystica
  • Fighting: One Pickles, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Poison: One Noodles, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Rock: One Jalapeno, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Ground: One Ham, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Psychic: One White Onion, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Ice: One Klawf Stick, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Ghost: One Red Onion, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Bug: One Cherry Tomatoes, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Steel: One Hamburger, one Sweet Herba Mystica, one Salty Herba Mystica
  • Dark: One Smoked Fillet, one Sweet Herba Mystica, one Salty Herba Mystica
  • Dragon: One Avocado, two Salty Herba Mystica
  • Fairy: One Tomatoes, two Salty Herba Mystica

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Blaine Polhamus
Staff Writer for Dot Esports. Avid gamer for two decades and gaming writer for three years. I'm a lover of anything Souls-like since 2011. I cover everything from single-player RPGs to MMOs.