Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can make sandwiches with a Sparkling Power bonus which boosts their chances of catching shiny Pokemon!
The surprisingly in-depth sandwich-making minigame in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet lets players make snacks for themselves that boost their stats. And these stat-boosting sandwiches are also one of the best ways to increase your shiny odds.
If you’re after shiny Pokemon, make sure you know how to make all of the different sandwiches that give you Sparkling Power. This is a bonus that increases your chances of catching shinies!
But first, you’ll need to know how to make sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!
All Sparkling Power Sandwich Recipes to Boost Shiny Odds in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
The following create-your-own sandwich recipes all have the Sparkling Power effect, which boosts the chances of catching shiny Pokemon of a certain type, as well as Encounter Power, which increases your chances of encountering Pokemon of a certain type.
Depending on the type of shiny Pokemon you are trying to catch, you will want to follow a different recipe.
As each sandwich contains a different Herba Mystica, you will also need to know the best ways to farm Herba Mystica in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so you can make as many sandwiches as you want!
| Type | Ingredients |
| Bug | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Cherry Tomatoes, |
| Dark | Salty Herba Mystica, Sweet Herba Mystica, Smoked fillet, |
| Dragon | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Avocado |
| Electric | Spicy Herba Mystica, Salty Herba Mystica, Yellow Bell Pepper |
| Fairy | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Tomatoes |
| Fighting | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Pickles |
| Fire | Salty Herba Mystica, Sweet Herba Mystica, Basil |
| Flying | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Proscuitto |
| Ghost | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Red Onion |
| Grass | Salty Herba Mystica, Sour Herba Mystica, Lettuce, |
| Ground | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Ham |
| Ice | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Klawf Stick |
| Normal | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Chorizo |
| Poison | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Noodles |
| Psychic | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Onion |
| Rock | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Jalapeno |
| Steel | Sweet Herba Mystica, Salty Herba Mystica, Hamburger |
| Water | 2 Salty Herba Mystica, Cucumber |
To increase your shiny odds further, you’ll also want to know how to get the Shiny Charm in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!
What is the Sparkling Power Sandwich Boost?
Sandwiches with Sparkling Power in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet increase your chances of catching shiny Pokemon of a certain type by 4x for 30 minutes.
This raises your shiny odds to 1/1024.38, up from the base level of 1/4096.
However, if you want to find shiny Pokemon more than just 1 in 1024 encounters (on average), you can stack shiny bonuses! Here’s every way to increase your shiny odds in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!
Unfortunately, if you are after shiny starter Pokemon, you’ll need to do more than just make sandwiches. Here’s how to catch shiny Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito!
