
Ducktober 2026
The month of October becomes DUCKTOBER!
The aim of this event is simple, come together as a community and try to catch a Shiny Psyduck in every available game throughout October.
All applicable games will be listed in the Rules, but it's open-to-all event - the more the merrier!
Why only Psyduck?
Let me take you back to Christmas 1999, I got Pokémon Blue for christmas and absolutely loved playing it. I caught my first Psyduck, named it Lucky, and from then on it stayed in my team. Like, the whole way through. I didn't let it evolve, took it to Level 100 and beat the Elite Four with it proudly. I still have that cartridge, and the save file works!! So Lucky lives on as a Hall of Famer 2000. Throughout the years, I continued the theme in various games, right up until Z-A broke my heart. How could they not include it? Anyway, I got over my sulk, had one tattooed on my leg and decided - What if I created an event to bring everyone together as we all try to catch a shiny psyduck in every game possible? Ducktober was born!
I will be streaming the event on Twitch, so feel free to pop in when I am live and share your catches, and get your username featured on screen! I will also have a "Game Dex" of the 16 main games on stream, trying to tick off each one before the end of the month!
Feel free as well to share any catches/clips to social media using #Ducktober!
Best of luck, may the DUCKS be with you!
- Target Pokémon: Only Shiny Psyduck will be accepted.
Eligible Games: Catches must occur in one of the specified event games below.
Legitimate Play: All catches must be obtained naturally without cheats, or RNG manipulation.
Proof Required: Provide a clear photo, or Twitch clip link if caught on stream, of the shiny encounter (if possible) and summary screen for submissions.
Date Caught: Catches must be made during October by you or a participating community member—no pre-existing shinies or traded ducks will be accepted.
Keep It Fun! Please enjoy yourself and share your love of ducks!
Eligible GamesPokémon Gold / Silver / Crystal
Pokémon Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
Pokémon FireRed
Pokémon Diamond / Pearl / Platinum
Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver
Pokémon Black / White (NOTE: Only by breeding)
Pokémon Black 2 / White 2
Pokémon X / Y
Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
- Pokémon Sun / Moon
- Pokémon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
- Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee!
- Pokémon Sword / Shield
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
- Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
- Pokémon Rumble
Pokémon GO (if you're extremely lucky!)
Pokémon Sleep (if you're extremely lucky again!)
Heart Gold
Soul Silver
Gold
Crystal
Silver
Fire Red
Emerald
Sapphire
Ruby
Pearl
Diamond
Platinum
Black 2
Black
White
White 2
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
Y
X
Rumble
Let's Go! Eevee
Let's Go! Pikachu
Moon
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Sun
Shining Pearl
Brilliant Diamond
Legends Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Pokémon Go
Sleep
