Shiny Hunting has been a bit of a challenge in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with the only true means of boosting Shiny odds tethered to unlocking the Shiny Charm after completing Level 50 of Mabel’s Requests. However, the debut of the Mega Dimensions DLC has introduced donuts and the return of Sparkling Power and Shiny boosts.
Shining Hunting is an end-game mechanic in Legends: Z-A, with the best options for boosting odds coming in after the main storyline. Unfortunately, access to sparkling power is locked behind the paid Mega Dimensions expansion, and it won’t be accessible until after you have completed the main story.
Below, we have broken down the best Sparkling Power donut recipes for Shining hunting in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimensions, and how to make them.
Best Donuts for Sparkling Power in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
The key to making Sparkling Power donuts lies in the berries. You will need to collect Sweet flavor Hyper berries while in Hyperspace. Sweet will also boost the chance for Alpha spawns. You’ll also want to aim for a high Fresh score to increase Encounter Power. This will give optimal odds for spawning Shiny Pokémon.
Below are the best recipes and their ideal scores.
All Shining Power Donut Recipes
| Berries Needed | Flavor Score |
|---|---|
| 8 Hyper Haban Berry | Fresh: 520 Sweet: 680 |
| 4 Hyper Haban Berry 4 Hyper Tanga Berry | Fresh: 260 Sweet: 720 |
| 3 Hyper Haban Berry 2 Hyper Tanga Berry 3 Hyper Occa Berry | Fresh: 270 Sweet: 625 |
| 8 Hyper Occa Berry | Fresh: 200 Sweet: 480 |
Sparkling Power Levels & Shiny Rates
As of December 15, 2025, the Shiny rates for Sparkling Power were given by Anubis on Twitter. They are as follows:
Base Rates Without Sparkling Power
Base Shiny Rate: 1/4096
Shiny Charm Rate: 1/1024
Sparkling Power Without Shiny Charm
| Sparkling Power | # of Rolls | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Power Level 1 | 2 | 1/2048 |
| Sparkling Power Level 2 | 3 | 1/1365 |
| Sparkling Power Level 3 | 4 | 1/1024 |
Note: Sparkling Power Level 3 offers the same rates as the Shiny Charm.
Sparkling Power With Shiny Charm
| Sparkling Power | # of Rolls | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Power Level 1 | 5 | 1/819 |
| Sparkling Power Level 2 | 6 | 1/683 |
| Sparkling Power Level 3 | 7 | 1/585 |
Note: Combining Sparkling Power and the Shiny Charm will give you the best possible odds of a Shiny encounter.
Guaranteed Shiny Pokémon Encounters With Sparkling Power 3
When entering Hyperspace Wild Zones in Pokémon Legends: Z-A with an active Sparkling Power level 3 donut, players are guaranteed a Shiny encounter.
According to Anubis, Sparkling Power Level 3 “causes the first Pokémon that spawns in and matches the type to be forced Shiny.” This is what allows players to load backup saves to intentionally spawn a Shiny they are looking for by rerolling until the desired option spawns.
Does Sparkling Power Work in Regular Wild Zones
No, Sparkling Power won’t work in regular zones. Players will have access to it only in Hyperspace, and only for the duration of time they have managed to score while making their donuts.
Because of this, make sure you have plenty of high-level Pokémon and Poké Balls while heading out, as you won’t be able to go back and grab them like the permanently spawned in Shiny Pokémon in the Wild Zones.
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