In Pokémon Legends Z-A, the Mega Dimension DLC introduces a donut-crafting mechanic that can shift the odds in favor of encountering a Shiny Pokémon. Players begin by speaking to Ansha in Hotel Z, who unlocks donut crafting and grants access to the Hyperspace Zones. Because these features tie directly to the Mega Dimension DLC, ownership of the DLC is required to access the zones and the Shiny Donut recipes.
Shiny Donut recipes are defined by the berries used, and each donut carries a Sparkling Power trait with three levels that modulate Shiny odds. The notes list several specific recipes, including Hyper Occa Berry x5 combined with Hyper Tanga Berry x2 and Hyper Chople Berry x1; Hyper Haban Berry x8, Hyper Tanga Berry x4, Hyper Haban Berry x4; Hyper Haban Berry x3, Hyper Occa Berry x3, Hyper Tanga Berry x2; Hyper Tanga Berry x2, Hyper Chople Berry x1, Hyper Occa Berry x4. Each completed donut displays the Sparkling Power trait, with Level 1 providing a small boost, Level 2 a larger boost, and Level 3 a substantial boost. As with any Shiny-focused mechanic, higher Sparkling Power levels yield stronger odds improvements, making the choice of berries and their counts important for long hunts.
At the outset, a Shiny Donut must include at least three berries to form a single donut, but as players progress through the DLC they unlock the ability to add more berries to each recipe. While regular berries can be used, Hyper Berry variants are preferred, because they can be earned from Hyperspace Zones. The guidance notes that Hyper Berries are best obtained by breaking floating Poké Balls in those zones and by completing all three Hyperspace Survey tasks within a zone; this combination unlocks the Golden Poké Ball, which rewards additional berries.
To maximize Hyper Berries, players should prioritize visiting Hyperspace Zones, breaking the floating Poké Balls, and completing all three Hyperspace Survey tasks in a zone. This process yields more Hyper Berries, which in turn enables higher-level Sparkling Power donuts and better odds during Shiny hunts in the Mega Dimension DLC. Regularly farming Hyper Berries through these tasks is presented as the most reliable path to larger donut inventories and stronger Sparkling Power effects over time.
Having Hyper Berries on hand allows players to assemble multiple Shiny Donuts across different recipes, aligning berry choices with the desired Sparkling Power level. It is important to remember the DLC requirement and the need to access Hyperspace Zones to gather the Hyper Berry variants. With careful planning—selecting the right combinations, and farming Hyper Berries through the Hyperspace workflow—players can sustain a steady supply of Shiny Donuts for extended hunting sessions. Best of luck crafting and hunting in the Mega Dimension.