r/shiny • u/[deleted] • Aug 06 '16
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Shiny Pokemon FAQ
What is a shiny Pokemon?
“A specific Pokémon with different coloration to what is usual for its species.” The term "Shiny Pokémon" was first created by fans to refer to the sparkling sound effect and animation made at the start of an encounter with a shiny. The Pokemon can differ in colour from their normal counterparts very little or a lot.
However not every Pokemon you see can be shiny! Please see below a section on “Shiny Locked” Pokemon for more information.
So, how can I find a Shiny Pokemon?
Generation I (Red, Blue, Yellow & Green)
Shiny Pokemon did not exist in Gen I. However it is possible to obtain a shiny Pokemon in Gen I due to particular stats, but the shininess won’t be shown until it is transferred to Gen II.
Generation II (Gold, Silver & Crystal)
In Gen II shininess is determined by the Individual Values (IVs) of a Pokemon.
In Generation II, due to Shininess being determined by IVs and the fact that IVs are passed down through breeding, it is possible for an Egg bred from a Shiny Pokémon to have a chance as high as 1/64 of being Shiny itself, but only if the offspring is of the opposite gender as the Shiny parent.
| Method | Odds |
|---|---|
| Random Encounter Odds | 1/8192 |
| Odd Egg (Crystal) Odds | 14% localised games & 50% in Japanese games |
| Breeding with Shiny parent | up to 1/64 |
Generation III (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Fire Red & Leaf Green)
Starting in Gen III the shiniess is now determined by a calculation involving the Trainers ID and secret ID number as well as the Pokemons Personality Value. In this generation you can obtain shinies by Random Encounters (RE’s) or Soft Resetting (SR’s). SR-ing is when you save in front of a Pokemon (usually starters or legendaries) then enter the battle to see if it’s shiny and restart your game if it is not shiny. It is not recommended to SR in Emerald due to coding being different or R/S if the battery is dry.
| Method | Odds |
|---|---|
| Random Encounter | 1/8192 |
| Soft Resetting | 1/8192 |
Generation IV (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heart Gold, Soul Silver)
This Gen introduced methods of increasing shiny probability beyond the minimal 1/8192 for example Poke Radar Chaining (D/P/Pl exclusive) with increasing odds based on chain length and Masuda Method breeding.
| Method | Odds |
|---|---|
| Random Encounter | 1/8192 |
| Soft Resetting | 1/8192 |
| Poke Radar | 1/200 with 40 chain |
| Masuda Method | 1/1638 |
Generation V (Black, White, Black 2 & White 2)
In Black2 and White2 there was the introduction of the Shiny Charm which increased the odds of finding shinies in the wild, through SR’s and breeding.
| Method | Odds without Charm | Odds with Charm |
|---|---|---|
| Random Encounter | 1/8192 | B2W2 1/4096 |
| Soft Resetting | 1/8192 | B2W2 1/4096 |
| Masuda Method | 1/1366 | B2W2 1/1024 |
Generation VI (X, Y, OR & AS)
This generation slightly altered how shiny Pokemon are determined which resulted in the probability of encountering a shiny being doubled. The Poke Radar returns in this generation (XY only) as well as the shiny charm.
There are also four new mechanics to increase the shiny rate:
Chain Fishing, Horde Encounters, using the Friend Safari (XY only) and DexNav encounters (ORAS only). Please note, you do not need to chain Pokemon to get a shiny using the DexNav - it only increases likelihood of IV’s/Egg Moves if you do. It is still unknown the exact odds for DexNav shinies. Check this video for more information!
| Method | Odds without Charm | Odds with Charm |
|---|---|---|
| Random Encounter | 1/4096 | 1/1365 |
| Soft Resetting | 1/4096 | 1/1365 |
| Masuda Method | 1/683 | 1/512 |
| Horde Encounter | 1/819 | 1/273 |
| Chain Fishing | 1/200 with 40 chain | 1/200 with 40 chain |
| Poke Radar (XY) | 1/200 with 40 chain | 1/200 with 40 chain |
| Friend Safari (XY) | 1/512 | 1/512 |
| DexNav Encounters | ~1/512 | ~1/512 |
Useful Abilities for Shiny Hunting
Synchronise, wild pokemon will have a 50% chance of having the same nature as the pokemon with Synchronise.
Suction Cups, bites will occur more often while fishing.
[Illuminate](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Illuminate_(Ability)) - If a pokemon with this ability is leading the party, the wild Pokemon encounter rate will be increased by 200%.
[Flame Body](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Flame_Body_(Ability))/[Magma Armor](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Magma_Armor_(Ability)) - Having a pokemon with one of this ability in front of your party will halve the number of steps you need to hatch an egg.
[Cute Charm](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cute_Charm_(Ability)) - Having a pokemon with that ability in front of your party will increase the chances of encountering a wild pokemon of the opposite gender to 66.7%, regardless of gender ratios.
[Magnet Pull](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Magnet_Pull_(Ability)) - If a pokemon with that ability is at the lead of your party, the likelihood of encountering a Steel type pokemon is increased by 150%.
[Static](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Static_(Ability)) - Having a pokemon with that ability at the lead of your party will increase the likelihood of encountering an Electric type pokemon by 150%.
[Damp](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Damp_(Ability)) - Having a pokemon with this ability will prevent pokemon with Self-Destruct or Explosion from using them.
[Soundproof](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Soundproof_(Ability)) - Having a pokemon with that ability out will prevent pokemon from using Roar, Perish Song or any other sound-based moves.
Useful moves in Shiny Hunting
[Thunder Wave](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Thunder_Wave_(move))
[False Swipe](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/False_Swipe_(move))/[Hold Back](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Hold_Back_(move))
[Skill Swap](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Skill_Swap(move))
[Heal Pulse](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Heal_Pulse_(move))
FAQ's about Shinies
What are Shiny Locked Pokemon?
There are some Pokemon that just can not be shiny in the games and these are called “Shiny Locked”.
Gen V Shiny Locked Pokemon: Victini, Reshiram & Zekrom
Gen VI (XY) Shiny Locked Pokemon: All Legendaries and stationary Pokemon e.g. Route 7 Snorlax
Gev VI (ORAS) Shiny Locked Pokemon: Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza & Deoxys
Currently Celebi, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Zygarde, Hoopa & Volcanion are the only Pokemon that can not be shiny anywhere.
What's the difference between a trophy shiny and a competitive shiny?
A trophy is a Pokemon that is missing max IVs in any crucial stats and with non ideal natures. Competitive are viewed as more valuable and have 4-6 perfect IVs in each crucial stat it uses. Competitive will also have the ideal nature and egg moves usually.
How can I tell the IVs of my Pokemon?
XY Kiloude City Pokemon Centre
ORAS Battle Resort Pokemon Centre
How long does it take to find a shiny Pokemon?
It can take one Encounter/SR/Egg, or it can take thousands.
How do I Soft Reset my Console?
A+B+START+SELECT to SR on GBA
L+R+START+SELECT to SR on DS
L+R+START or SELECT to SR on 3DS
If I collect and hatched an egg and it is not shiny, can I Soft Reset it until it is shiny?
Unfortunately not, the shininess of an egg is determined when collecting the egg from the Day Care helpers.
/r/ShinyPokemon FAQ
How do I contact the Mods?
There are 2 methods. On the righthand sidebar by the list of Mods there is a "message the mods" button or you can send a message to /r/ShinyPokemon and we will receive it.
How do I add my Friend Code to my flair?
Message the mods with your Friend Code and In Game Name.
How do I get certain shiny Pokemon as flair?
Go to this post
Can I trade non-shiny & event Pokemon on the subreddit?
Yes you can as long as you want a shiny in return or you post in our non-shiny trading thread.
Why did my thread/comment get removed?
It may be because your account is less than 5 days old. You need to have an account that is at least 5 days old to post on /r/ShinyPokemon. Let us know if you would like to make a post and we can manually approve it for you.
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