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The Ultimate Ghost Type Shiny Sandwich Guide: 5 Recipes & Top 3 Hunting Spots For Rare Spooky Pokémon

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The quest for a perfect Ghost-type Shiny Pokémon is one of the most rewarding hunts in the Paldea region, and as of December 21, 2025, the secret to success still lies in the power of a perfectly crafted sandwich. While many recipes exist, only one combination consistently grants the maximum-level buffs needed to drastically increase your odds: Sparkling Power Level 3, Encounter Power Level 3, and Title Power Level 3 for Ghost-type Pokémon. This guide cuts straight to the chase, providing the optimal recipe and the best, most up-to-date hunting locations in the base game and the DLC expansions, *The Teal Mask* and *The Indigo Disk*.

The culinary mechanics of *Pokémon Scarlet and Violet* are complex, but the payoff—a 1/683 chance of finding a rare Shiny Pokémon without the Shiny Charm, or a staggering 1/512 with it—is well worth the effort. By utilizing the specific ingredients detailed below, you can secure the vital 30-minute window you need to capture elusive spectral Pokémon like Greavard, Flutter Mane, or the new Sinistcha.

The Optimal Ghost Type Shiny Sandwich Recipe (Sparkling Power 3)

To achieve the highest possible Shiny hunting odds, you need a sandwich that grants Sparkling Power Level 3 (Shiny Rate Boost) and Encounter Power Level 3 (Increased Ghost-type Spawns). The single most efficient recipe—requiring the fewest ingredients and guaranteeing the desired powers—is the following combination. This recipe is considered the gold standard among experienced Shiny hunters.

The "Phantom Power" Sandwich: Red Onion & Salty Herba Mystica

This combination is the most reliable, as the Red Onion is a pure Ghost-type ingredient and Salty Herba Mystica (HM) provides a powerful boost without conflicting with other types. The result is a guaranteed Level 3 boost across the board.

  • Ingredient 1: 1x Red Onion
  • Ingredient 2: 2x Salty Herba Mystica
  • Optional (Recommended): 1x Sandwich Pick (Any)

Note on Preparation: When making this sandwich, it is crucial that the Red Onion remains on the bread. If the ingredients fall off the bread, the recipe may fail to grant the Level 3 power, wasting your precious Herba Mystica. Use the "Pro Tip" below to maximize your success rate.

Required Herba Mystica: Herba Mystica is a rare ingredient obtained by defeating 5-Star and 6-Star Tera Raid Battles. You will need to farm these raids to ensure you have a steady supply for your Shiny hunts.

Alternative Ghost-Type Sandwich Recipes

If you are short on Salty Herba Mystica, you can use other combinations to achieve the same Sparkling Power Level 3. The key is to use a specific pairing of Herba Mystica that doesn't cancel out the Ghost-type boost.

Recipe 2: The Spicy Phantom

  • Ingredient: 1x Red Onion
  • Herba Mystica: 1x Salty HM + 1x Spicy HM

Recipe 3: The Sour Phantom

  • Ingredient: 1x Red Onion
  • Herba Mystica: 1x Salty HM + 1x Sour HM

Recipe 4: The Bitter Phantom

  • Ingredient: 1x Red Onion
  • Herba Mystica: 1x Salty HM + 1x Bitter HM

Pro Tip: The Perfect Sandwich Glitch (Still Works!)

To prevent your ingredients from tumbling off the bread (especially the tricky Red Onion), simply place the ingredients on the bottom slice of bread, and then immediately press the ZL or ZR button to place the top slice. You do not need to perfectly stack the ingredients; as long as they are on the bread when the top slice is placed, the effects will activate. This saves a lot of time and frustration during your Herba Mystica-fueled 30-minute window.

Top 3 Ghost-Type Shiny Hunting Locations in Paldea and DLC

Once your Sparkling Power Level 3 sandwich is consumed, you have 30 minutes to find your target. Choosing the right location is paramount. The best spots are those where the target Pokémon spawns frequently and where there are minimal other Pokémon types to interfere with the Encounter Power boost.

1. Glaseado Mountain (For Greavard and Houndstone)

Glaseado Mountain, particularly the snowy slopes and open areas, is an excellent spot for Ghost-type hunting. The isolation of the mountain naturally limits the variety of Pokémon, making the Encounter Power boost highly effective.

  • Target Pokémon: Greavard (a popular, easy-to-spot Shiny) and its evolution, Houndstone.
  • Method: Walk or ride Koraidon/Miraidon across the open, snowy fields. Greavard’s blue flame makes its Shiny form relatively easy to distinguish from a distance.
  • LSI Entity Focus: Greavard, Houndstone, Glaseado Mountain, Isolation Method.

2. Tagtree Thicket (For Mimikyu and Phantump)

The Tagtree Thicket is a dark, dense forest area that is perfect for Ghost-type spawns. It is one of the best locations for the elusive Mimikyu, which is a fan-favorite Shiny target.

  • Target Pokémon: Mimikyu, Phantump, and often the occasional Drifloon.
  • Method: This area is dense, so you may need to use the "Picnic Reset" method. Set up a picnic to despawn all nearby Pokémon, then immediately close the picnic to force a fresh set of spawns. Repeat this process quickly to cycle through a high volume of Pokémon within your 30-minute window.
  • LSI Entity Focus: Mimikyu, Phantump, Tagtree Thicket, Picnic Reset, Drifloon.

3. The Coastal Biome (The Indigo Disk DLC)

The Terarium, introduced in *The Indigo Disk* DLC, offers several excellent new spots. The Coastal Biome, in particular, is a great place to hunt for new and returning Ghost-types, especially those that spawn in the caves and rocky areas.

  • Target Pokémon: Returning Ghost-types like Alolan Marowak (via outbreaks), and the base-game Poltchageist and Sinistcha.
  • Method: Focus on the darker, cave-like sections or areas with ruins. The Encounter Power Level 3 will ensure a high density of Ghost-types. For Mass Outbreaks, the sandwich stacks with the outbreak odds, giving you the absolute best chance of a quick Shiny capture.
  • LSI Entity Focus: The Indigo Disk, Terarium, Coastal Biome, Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Mass Outbreaks, Shiny Charm.

Maximizing Your Ghost Shiny Hunting Efficiency

The 30 minutes of Sparkling Power Level 3 is a precious resource. To ensure you make the most of your Ghost-type Shiny Sandwich, follow these final steps.

Pre-Hunt Preparation

Before even making the sandwich, you must have the necessary prerequisites. The Shiny Charm, obtained after completing the Paldean Pokédex, is the single greatest boost to your odds, bringing the base rate down from 1/4096 to 1/1365.33. With the Shiny Charm and Sparkling Power Level 3, your odds are 1/512.44, the highest possible rate.

Managing Mass Outbreaks

If you find a Mass Outbreak for a Ghost-type Pokémon (e.g., Gastly, Phantump, or Greavard), this is the optimal time to use your sandwich. Defeat 60 of the outbreak Pokémon to get an additional layer of odds boost. The sandwich’s Sparkling Power stacks with the Mass Outbreak bonus, giving you the best chance to find two or even three Shinies within your 30-minute timer.

The Power of Title Power

The optimal sandwich recipe grants Title Power Level 3 (Ghost). While this does not affect the Shiny rate, it increases the chance of finding a Ghost-type Pokémon with a unique Mark (a special ribbon that appears in battle). This is an excellent bonus for collectors looking for rare "Marked Shinies," such as a "Jumbo Shiny Flutter Mane" or a "Sleepy Shiny Ceruledge."

By using the 1x Red Onion and 2x Salty Herba Mystica recipe, choosing a high-density hunting spot, and utilizing the Picnic Reset or Mass Outbreak methods, you are now equipped with the most powerful tools available to secure your favorite spectral Shiny Pokémon in *Pokémon Scarlet and Violet*.

The Ultimate Ghost Type Shiny Sandwich Guide: 5 Recipes & Top 3 Hunting Spots for Rare Spooky Pokémon
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