Shiny Pokémon and Shiny Hunting / Hunting 7G
THE shiny pokemon are extremely rare and highly sought-after Pokémon. In this guide, we will see the different methods to find them and which are the best.
What is a Shiny/Shiny Pokémon?
THE Shiny PokémonOr shiny / shiney, have the particularity of being of a different colorof shine when they come to battle and own a star in their profile. Every Pokémon you encounter will have a chance of being shiny, whether it’s your starter Pokémon, a wild Pokémon, or a legendary Pokémon.
These Pokémon have been around since versions Gold And Moneyand the most famous of them is the famous Red Gyaradosa Shiny Pokémon that has the particularity of appearing every time in these versions.
The probability of encountering a shiny pokemon has evolved over the generations:
– From the second to the fifth generation (in the Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Leafgreen, Firered, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold, Soulsilver, Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 versions) the probability is 1 / 8192.
– Since the sixth generation (in versions X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon) the probability is 1 / 4096.
Since the Black 2 and White 2 versions there is an object called the Chroma Charm which is given by the version-specific professor once the national or regional Pokédex for 7G is completed.
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Chroma Charm |
A mysterious, shimmering charm that makes it easier to encounter Shiny Pokémon. |
This item triples the probability of encountering a Shiny Pokémon. In the fifth generation, this probability becomes 1 / 2731And 1 / 1366 from the sixth generation.
The Shiny Lock
Some Pokémon cannot be obtained in their Shiny form. This phenomenon is called “Shiny Lock”here is their list in seventh generation:
Here is a list of Pokémon still subject to the “Shiny lock” to date, and which cannot be obtained in their chromatic form, even when distributions events:
Some players, called Shiny Hunters Or Huntersare intended to search for Shiny Pokémon. This guide will show you the different methods to find them in versions after the sixth generation.
