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[http://pokefarm.com/shinyhunt '''Shiny Hunting'''] refers to the act of attempting to hatch a specific [[Pokémon#Shiny Pokémon|Shiny Pokémon]] by hatching the same type of [[Eggs|Egg]] repeatedly.
[http://pokefarm.com/shinyhunt '''Shiny Hunting'''] refers to the act of attempting to hatch a specific [[Pokémon#Shiny Pokémon|Shiny Pokémon]] by hatching the same type of [[Eggs|Egg]] repeatedly. There is an extremely small chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon without the use of any Boosts or the PokéRadar.
 
''For more detailed information, please visit [[Guide:Shiny Hunting]].''
 
== About the Shiny Hunting Page ==
[[File:Shiny_Hunting_Page.png|thumb|An example of the Shiny Hunting Page.]]The Shiny Hunting page consists of five tabs:
*'''Information''': Shows Active modifiers and their Current chain.
*'''PokéRadar''': Allows for the purchase of a PokeRadar[[File:PokéRadar.png|16px]] and PR Memory Stick[[File:PR Memory Stick.png|16px]].
*'''Shiny Charm''': Explains about Shiny Charms[[File:Shiny_Charm.png|16px]]. Allows for the purchase of Shiny Charm. This page is also where a user would go to activate their Shiny Charm.
*'''Egg Pass''': Explains about Egg Passes[[File:Egg_Pass.png|16px]] and allows users to purchase them.
 
=== Information ===
The Information tab explains what Shiny and Melanistic Pokémon are. Below this is the Active Modifiers section. The progress bar is a user's Current chain. In the example picture, the user is currently hunting Hisuian Zorua which is indicated by the mini-sprite. Their current chain is 43/39, the 43 is how many eggs have been hatched in their chain. While the 39, is representing the shiny bonus level which is approximately 1,958.3%.
 
Below the progress bar explains that having Hypermode can give a user a higher boost. It also explains that reaching a chain of 100 will allow a user to start receiving the [[Melanistic_Hunting|Long Chain Bonus]]. After reaching a chain of 100 it will explain that the user is receiving the Long Chain Bonus. Under that, it states what that day's [[Bonus_Counter#Pok.C3.A9mon_of_the_Day_.2B_V-Wave|Pokémon of the Day]] is.


== Site related Boost ==
== Site related Boost ==
These factors apply for all users without exception. These boosts are the [[Bonus Counter#Pokémon of the Day + V-Wave|Pokémon of the Day]] and [[Bonus Counter#Sei's Counter|Sei's Bonus Counter]]. The PotD selects a random Pokémon that has a 10% improved chance of hatching Shiny for the day. Sei's Bonus Counter gets activated after a certain amount of Shiny Pokémon are hatched (7,777) and boosts the chance of hatching a Shiny overall for one day.
These factors apply to all users without exception. These boosts are the [[Bonus Counter#Pokémon of the Day + V-Wave|Pokémon of the Day]] and [[Bonus Counter#Sei's Counter|Sei's Bonus Counter]]. The PotD selects a random Pokémon that has a 10% improved chance of hatching Shiny for the day. Sei's Bonus Counter gets activated after a certain amount of Shiny Pokémon are hatched site-wide (3,777) and boosts the chance of hatching a Shiny overall for one day.
{{Note|While Sei's counter is influenced by the activity of the users, the PotD is completely random.}}
== User related Boosts ==
A user can raise their chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. These boosts stack with the site-related boosts and with each other.


While Sei's counter is influenced by the activity of the users, the PotD is completely random.
After the rate adjustment on the 28{{th}} of August 2019, the chances of hatching a Shiny and [[Pokémon#Albino_Pok.C3.A9mon|Albino]] Pokémon were switched, resulting in Shiny Pokémon becoming less common when using boosts than Albino Pokémon.


== User related Boost ==
=== PokéRadar ===
A user has the possibility to raise their own chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. These boosts stack with the site related boosts and with each other.  
A PokéRadar[[File:PokéRadar.png|16px]] is an [[Account Upgrade]] and can be purchased for {{Credits|750,000}} on the Shiny Hunt page. It allows users to chain eggs of the same species and significantly boosts a user's Shiny hatching chances. When a user chains at least 39 eggs, the maximum boost is 1,958%. Together with [[Hypermode]], the maximum boost of 3,996% will be granted after the user has chained at least 40 eggs. {{Note|A PokéRadar is not required to hatch a Shiny Pokémon. Users can hatch a random Shiny Pokémon even without a PokéRadar.}}


=== Shiny Charms ===
=== Shiny Charms ===
Shiny Charms double the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. There are two different Charms that may be used for Shiny hunting, both can be active at the same time. The usual '''Shiny Charm''' can be purchased for [[File:Zophan Canister 16x16.png]]150, it boosts the chance for 24 hours after activation. If the user does not possess a Shiny Charm Box then the Shiny Charm will disappear after using it. When in possession of a Shiny Charm Box the Shiny Charm will turn into a Dead Shiny Charm after being used. Dead Shiny Charms can be recharged using [[Gold Poké]]. Recharging one Shiny Charm costs [[File:Gp_small.png|16px]]100 and takes 5 days, while recharging multiple Shiny Charms at once lowers cost (per charm- up to 80%) and duration down to 24 hours.<ref>[http://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/6378/Shiny-Charm-recharge Shiny Charm Recharge]</ref>
{{Note|Shiny Charms are not ''required'' for Shiny Hunting.}}[[Account_Upgrades|'''Shiny Charms''']][[File:Shiny_Charm.png|16px]] boost the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon for 24 hours after activation by 2.5 times. A Shiny Charm can be purchased for {{ZC|200}}. The Shiny Charm will turn into a Dead Shiny Charm[[File:Dead_Shiny_Charm.png|16px]] after being used. Dead Shiny Charms can be recharged using [[Gold Poké]]. Recharging one Shiny Charm costs {{GP|100}} and takes 5 days, while recharging multiple Shiny Charms at once lowers the cost (per charm- up to 80%) and the duration down to 24 hours.<ref>[http://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/6378/Shiny-Charm-recharge Shiny Charm Recharge]</ref>  
{{Note|[[Bonus_Counter#Eltafez.27s_Counter|Eltafez's Bonus Counter]] affects the recharge cost.}}
Users have the option to be reminded to use a new Shiny Charm each day. Unchecking the option will ensure that the user is ''not'' notified.


Below is a chart for recharging multiple Shiny Charms at once.
{| {{Tb1}}
{| {{Tb1}}
! {{Tb2}} | Number  
! {{Tb2}} | Number
 
of Charms
! {{Tb2}} | Total cost
(in Gold Poké)
! {{Tb2}} | Total Cost
(w/ Hypermode)
! {{Tb2}} | Charge time
! {{Tb2}} | Discount
(in %)
! {{Tb2}} |
! {{Tb2}} | Number
of Charms
of Charms
! {{Tb2}} | Total cost  
! {{Tb2}} | Total cost  
(in Gold Poké)
(in Gold Poké)
! {{Tb2}} | Total Cost
(w/ Hypermode)
! {{Tb2}} | Charge time
! {{Tb2}} | Charge time
 
! {{Tb2}} | Discount
! {{Tb2}} | Discount (in %)
(in %)
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 1
| {{Tb3}} | 1
| {{Tb3}} | 100
| {{Tb3}} | 100
| {{Tb3}} | 90
| {{Tb3}} | 5 days
| {{Tb3}} | 5 days
| {{Tb3}} | 0%
| {{Tb3}} | 0%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 26
| {{Tb3}} | 720
| {{Tb3}} | 648
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 72%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 2
| {{Tb3}} | 2
| {{Tb3}} | 180
| {{Tb3}} | 180
| {{Tb3}} | 162
| {{Tb3}} | 4 days
| {{Tb3}} | 4 days
| {{Tb3}} | 10%
| {{Tb3}} | 10%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 27
| {{Tb3}} | 740
| {{Tb3}} | 666
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 73%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 3
| {{Tb3}} | 3
| {{Tb3}} | 240
| {{Tb3}} | 240
| {{Tb3}} | 216
| {{Tb3}} | 3 days
| {{Tb3}} | 3 days
| {{Tb3}} | 20%
| {{Tb3}} | 20%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 28
| {{Tb3}} | 760
| {{Tb3}} | 684
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 73%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 4
| {{Tb3}} | 4
| {{Tb3}} | 280
| {{Tb3}} | 280
| {{Tb3}} | 252
| {{Tb3}} | 2 days
| {{Tb3}} | 2 days
| {{Tb3}} | 30%
| {{Tb3}} | 30%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 29
| {{Tb3}} | 780
| {{Tb3}} | 702
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 73%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 5
| {{Tb3}} | 5
| {{Tb3}} | 300
| {{Tb3}} | 300
| {{Tb3}} | 270
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 40%
| {{Tb3}} | 40%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 30
| {{Tb3}} | 800
| {{Tb3}} | 720
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 73%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 6
| {{Tb3}} | 6
| {{Tb3}} | 320
| {{Tb3}} | 320
| {{Tb3}} | 288
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 47%
| {{Tb3}} | 47%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 31
| {{Tb3}} | 820
| {{Tb3}} | 738
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 74%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 7
| {{Tb3}} | 7
| {{Tb3}} | 340
| {{Tb3}} | 340
| {{Tb3}} | 306
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 51%
| {{Tb3}} | 51%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 32
| {{Tb3}} | 840
| {{Tb3}} | 756
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 74%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 8
| {{Tb3}} | 8
| {{Tb3}} | 360
| {{Tb3}} | 360
| {{Tb3}} | 324
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 55%
| {{Tb3}} | 55%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 33
| {{Tb3}} | 860
| {{Tb3}} | 774
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 74%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 9
| {{Tb3}} | 9
| {{Tb3}} | 380
| {{Tb3}} | 380
| {{Tb3}} | 342
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 58%
| {{Tb3}} | 58%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 34
| {{Tb3}} | 880
| {{Tb3}} | 792
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 74%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 10
| {{Tb3}} | 10
| {{Tb3}} | 400
| {{Tb3}} | 400
| {{Tb3}} | 360
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 60%
| {{Tb3}} | 60%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 35
| {{Tb3}} | 900
| {{Tb3}} | 810
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 74%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 11
| {{Tb3}} | 11
| {{Tb3}} | 420
| {{Tb3}} | 420
| {{Tb3}} | 378
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 62%
| {{Tb3}} | 62%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 36
| {{Tb3}} | 920
| {{Tb3}} | 828
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 74%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 12
| {{Tb3}} | 12
| {{Tb3}} | 440
| {{Tb3}} | 440
| {{Tb3}} | 396
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 63%
| {{Tb3}} | 63%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 37
| {{Tb3}} | 940
| {{Tb3}} | 846
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 13
| {{Tb3}} | 13
| {{Tb3}} | 460
| {{Tb3}} | 460
| {{Tb3}} | 414
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 65%
| {{Tb3}} | 65%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 38
| {{Tb3}} | 960
| {{Tb3}} | 864
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 14
| {{Tb3}} | 14
| {{Tb3}} | 480
| {{Tb3}} | 480
| {{Tb3}} | 432
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 66%
| {{Tb3}} | 66%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 39
| {{Tb3}} | 980
| {{Tb3}} | 882
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 15
| {{Tb3}} | 15
| {{Tb3}} | 500
| {{Tb3}} | 500
| {{Tb3}} | 450
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 67%
| {{Tb3}} | 67%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 40
| {{Tb3}} | 1000
| {{Tb3}} | 900
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 16
| {{Tb3}} | 16
| {{Tb3}} | 520
| {{Tb3}} | 520
| {{Tb3}} | 468
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 68%
| {{Tb3}} | 68%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 41
| {{Tb3}} | 1020
| {{Tb3}} | 918
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 17
| {{Tb3}} | 17
| {{Tb3}} | 520
| {{Tb3}} | 540
| {{Tb3}} | 486
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 68%
| {{Tb3}} | 68%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 42
| {{Tb3}} | 1040
| {{Tb3}} | 936
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 18
| {{Tb3}} | 560
| {{Tb3}} | 504
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 69%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 43
| {{Tb3}} | 1060
| {{Tb3}} | 954
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 19
| {{Tb3}} | 580
| {{Tb3}} | 522
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 69%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 44
| {{Tb3}} | 1080
| {{Tb3}} | 972
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 20
| {{Tb3}} | 600
| {{Tb3}} | 540
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 70%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 45
| {{Tb3}} | 1100
| {{Tb3}} | 990
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 75%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 21
| {{Tb3}} | 620
| {{Tb3}} | 558
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 70%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 46
| {{Tb3}} | 1120
| {{Tb3}} | 1008
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 76%
|-
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 22
| {{Tb3}} | 640
| {{Tb3}} | 576
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 71%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 47
| {{Tb3}} | 1140
| {{Tb3}} | 1026
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 76%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 23
| {{Tb3}} | 660
| {{Tb3}} | 594
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 71%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 48
| {{Tb3}} | 1160
| {{Tb3}} | 1044
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 76%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 24
| {{Tb3}} | 680
| {{Tb3}} | 612
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 72%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 49
| {{Tb3}} | 1180
| {{Tb3}} | 1062
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 76%
|-
| {{Tb3}} | 25
| {{Tb3}} | 700
| {{Tb3}} | 630
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 72%
| {{Tb3}} |
| {{Tb3}} | 50
| {{Tb3}} | 1200
| {{Tb3}} | 1080
| {{Tb3}} | 1 day
| {{Tb3}} | 76%
|}
|}


It is possible to recharge more Shiny Charms at once, with every further Shiny Charm costing an additional [[File:Gp_small.png|16px]]20 and does not lower the duration time any further. After
reaching 68%, the discount is +1% every 2 Charms. (I.E. 16-17 Charms are 68%, 19-20 are 69%, etc.)
=== Übercharms ===
An '''Übercharm''' also doubles the chance of a Shiny Pokémon, but lasts for 28 days instead of 24 hours. In return, it costs [[File:Zophan Canister 16x16.png]]200 and disappears completely after the effect wears off.


=== PokéRadar ===
It is possible to recharge more than 17 Shiny Charms at once, with every further Shiny Charm costing an additional {{GP|20}} and does not lower the duration time any further. After
A PokéRadar can be purchased for ₢750,000 on the Shiny Hunt page. This allows you to chain up to 38 eggs, granting a boost of up to 595% on its own. Together with [[Hypermode]], the PokéRadar allows the user to chain a species of Eggs up to 40. This boosts the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon up to 3,996%.
reaching 68%, the discount is subjective to an exponential curve, and increases with additional charms.
 
===Gold Amulet===
The [[File:Gold Amulet.png]][[Account Upgrades|Gold Amulet]] is a permanent item given to users as a reward for reaching [[Rank|Ace Rank]]. The Gold Amulet gives a 25% (multiplicative +1/4) boost to Shiny chances.
A +1/4 modifier, or +25%, is a multiplication of the user's odds by 1.25. This means that by taking 1/8192 as a base, you'd get 1.25/8192, which is 1/6553.6.


== Chain ==
== Chain ==
A chain compromises of a set of consecutive Eggs hatched of the same species. A chain is only possible with an active Hypermode or after having bought a PokéRadar. Hatching the same Egg raises the chance of getting a Shiny Pokémon, the boost depends on how many eggs were hatched. The maximum boost is reached after hatching 40 Eggs of the same species, which boosts the chance of a Shiny Pokémon by 3,996%. A Shiny Pokémon that is hatched in a chain will have an entry in their [[Summary_Page#Timeline|Timeline]] that can look like this:
A chain comprises of a set of at least 3 consecutive Eggs hatched of the same species. A chain is only possible with an active Hypermode or after having bought a PokéRadar. Hatching the same Egg raises the chance of getting a Shiny Pokémon, the boost depends on how many eggs were hatched and if Hypermode is in use. A Shiny Pokémon that is hatched in a chain will have an entry in their [[Summary_Page#Timeline|Timeline]] that can look like this:
  Shiny hatched 4/86 in chain +Sei +Charm +Über
  Shiny hatched 4/86 in chain +Sei +Amulet +Charm  
The numbers means that this Shiny Pokémon was the 4{{th}} one to hatch in this chain, it hatched at Egg 86. Active boosts when hatching were the Sei Bonus Counter, a Shiny Charm and an Übercharm. The Timeline only lists boosts that raise the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon; boosts that made it easier to hatch due to more Interaction gain, like the [[PokéRus]], are not listed.
This means that this Shiny Pokémon was the 4{{th}} one to hatch in this chain and hatched at Egg 86. Active boosts when hatching were the Sei Bonus Counter, the Gold Amulet, and a Shiny Charm[[File:Shiny_Charm.png|16px]]. The Timeline only lists boosts that raise the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon; boosts that made it easier to hatch due to more Interaction gain, like the [[PokéRus]], are not listed.


=== Chain Boost ===
=== Chain Boost ===
The maximum boost is 3,996% after hatching 40 eggs with the use of Hypermode and 1,958% after hatching 39 eggs without the use of Hypermode.
{| {{Tb1}}
{| {{Tb1}}
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
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|-
|-
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
| {{Tb3}} | 12%
| {{Tb3}} | 14.9%
| {{Tb3}} | 18%
| {{Tb3}} | 17.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 20%
| {{Tb3}} | 20.3%
| {{Tb3}} | 23%
| {{Tb3}} | 23.2%
| {{Tb3}} | 26%
| {{Tb3}} | 26.3%
| {{Tb3}} | 30%
| {{Tb3}} | 29.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 33%
| {{Tb3}} | 33%
| {{Tb3}} | 37%
| {{Tb3}} | 36.6%
| {{Tb3}} | 40%
| {{Tb3}} | 40.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 45%
| {{Tb3}} | 44.6%
|-
|-
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
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! {{Tb2}} | Boost
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
| {{Tb3}} | 49%
| {{Tb3}} | 49%
| {{Tb3}} | 54%
| {{Tb3}} | 53.7%
| {{Tb3}} | 59%
| {{Tb3}} | 58.8%
| {{Tb3}} | 64%
| {{Tb3}} | 64.2%
| {{Tb3}} | 70%
| {{Tb3}} | 70%
| {{Tb3}} | 76%
| {{Tb3}} | 76.3%
| {{Tb3}} | 83%
| {{Tb3}} | 83.1%
| {{Tb3}} | 91%
| {{Tb3}} | 90.6%
| {{Tb3}} | 99%
| {{Tb3}} | 98.6%
| {{Tb3}} | 107%
| {{Tb3}} | 107.5%
|-
|-
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
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|-
|-
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
| {{Tb3}} | 117%
| {{Tb3}} | 117.3%
| {{Tb3}} | 128%
| {{Tb3}} | 128.1%
| {{Tb3}} | 140%
| {{Tb3}} | 140%
| {{Tb3}} | 153%
| {{Tb3}} | 153.4%
| {{Tb3}} | 168%
| {{Tb3}} | 168.4%
| {{Tb3}} | 186%
| {{Tb3}} | 185.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 205%
| {{Tb3}} | 205.0%
| {{Tb3}} | 228%
| {{Tb3}} | 227.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 254%
| {{Tb3}} | 253.7%
| {{Tb3}} | 285%
| {{Tb3}} | 284.8%
|-
|-
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
! {{Tb2}} | Chain
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|-
|-
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
! {{Tb2}} | Boost
| {{Tb3}} | 322%
| {{Tb3}} | 322.1%
| {{Tb3}} | 368%
| {{Tb3}} | 367.6%
| {{Tb3}} | 424%
| {{Tb3}} | 424.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 498%
| {{Tb3}} | 497.5%
| {{Tb3}} | 595%
| {{Tb3}} | 594.8%
| {{Tb3}} | 732%
| {{Tb3}} | 731.7%
| {{Tb3}} | 936%
| {{Tb3}} | 935.7%
| {{Tb3}} | 1,277%
| {{Tb3}} | 1,276.8%
| {{Tb3}} | 1,958%
| {{Tb3}} | 1,958.3%
| {{Tb3}} | 3,996%
| {{Tb3}} | 3,996%
|}
|}


=== Breaking a Chain ===
=== Breaking a Chain ===
Breaking a chain means losing all progress made in the chain. This is usually done when starting a new Shiny Hunt. The chain will either fail completely or start at 1 Egg again, depending whether the user still owns the PokéRadar or not. The following causes a chain to break:
Breaking a chain means losing all progress made in the chain. This is usually done when starting a new Shiny Hunt. The chain will either fail completely or start at 1 Egg again, depending on the method the user uses to break the chain. The following causes a chain to break:
*Hatching a different Egg than the species that is currently being chained when the [[Type Race]] is not ongoing, or if the Pokémon's type is different from your assigned type during the Type Race.
*Hatching a different Egg than the species that are currently being chained when the [[Type Race]] is not ongoing, or if the Pokémon's type is different from your assigned type during the Type Race.  
*Hatching an Egg while not possessing a PokéRadar
*Hatching a different Egg than the species that are currently being chained during an active [[tournament|Weekly Tournament]] that does not exempt eggs that match the tournament qualifications from breaking chains. A user may find out if the active tournament has this exemption by going to the tournament event page. {{Note|Eggs won as a Top Prize in the [[tournament|Weekly Tournament]] or as a prize from [[Mass-Click Weekend]] will not break Shiny Hunt chains.}}
*Hatching an Egg while not possessing a PokéRadar.
*Clicking the Force-reset Radar chain button.{{Note|This button is located in the PokéRadar tab in the Danger zone! and will cause the chain to fail completely.}}
 
When a user tries to hatch an egg that is not a part of their chain a warning pop-up will appear. This pop-up will let the user know that the egg is different from their chain along with giving them options to either break the chain or use an Egg Pass. If the user does not own any Egg Passes, they will be redirected to the page where they can buy them.
 
==== Egg Pass ====
An Egg Pass[[File:Egg_Pass.png|16px]] can be purchased to avoid breaking the chain. It allows the user to hatch a single Egg without breaking the chain. The system will show a pop-up when a user is about to hatch an Egg that will break their chain. This pop-up is a warning and allows the user to do one of three things:
*'''Hatch the Egg anyway/Hatch the Egg''': This will hatch the Egg and break the chain without using an Egg Pass.
*'''Use Egg Pass''': If the user has an Egg Pass, they can use it and not break their chain.
*'''Get Egg Passes''': If the user does not have any Egg Passes, they can click this button to be taken to the page where they can buy an Egg Pass. {{Note|Users have to click the Egg Pass tab on the page.}}
Egg Passes cost {{ZC|80}} each or they can be bought in bulk at 5 Egg Passes for {{ZC|240}}, 10 Egg Passes for {{ZC|400}}, or 100 Egg Passes for {{ZC|2,000}}. They are single-use items.
 
==== PR Memory Stick ====
The PR Memory Stick [[File:PR Memory Stick.png|16px]] allows users to save their current chain. After using a PR Memory Stick, it will reset the user's PokéRadar allowing them to hatch other eggs without having to worry about breaking their chain. The saved chain can then be resumed at any time. Restoring a chain will overwrite the user's current chain. If the restored chain is the same as the current chain, the restored chain will add to the current chain (instead of overwriting). Users may also save two of the same chains and restore them either separately or they can combine them into a single chain.


To avoid breaking the chain, an Egg Pass can be purchased. It allows the user to hatch one Egg without breaking the chain.
Each PR Memory Stick [[File:PR Memory Stick.png|16px]] can only be used once and they can be purchased for {{ZC|200}}.
{{Note|'''One-time use only''' means users need to buy a new PR Stick to save <u>any</u> hunt, even if it was a hunt that was previously saved and reactivated.}}


Alternatively a PR Memory Stick [[File:PR Memory Stick.png|16px]] can be purchased for [[File:Zophan Canister 16x16.png]] 300. This allows the player to save their current chain and resets their Pokéradar when used. The saved chain can then be resumed at any time (overwriting any existing chain at that time). Each PR Memory Stick [[File:PR Memory Stick.png|16px]] can only be used once.
==== Danger zone! ====
There is a hide box named '''Danger zone!''' located under the PokéRadar tab. In this area is a button named '''Force-reset Radar chain'''. This button allows users to manually break their chain without needing to hatch a different egg. Once the button has been clicked a '''Wipe chain''' warning will pop up to further help prevent accidental use.


=== Shelter Boost ===
=== Shelter Boost ===


When chaining a Pokémon, a hidden [[Shelter]] boost applies. Starting from chain 1, each time the user reloads the shelter, there is a small chance that one of the eggs on their screen will be replaced with an egg that they're chaining if it exists in the Shelter. This chance caps at 25% at chain 100.
When chaining a Pokémon, a hidden [[Shelter]] boost applies. Starting from chain 1, each time the user reloads the shelter, there is a small chance that one of the eggs on their screen will be replaced with an egg that they're chaining if it exists in the Shelter. This chance caps at 50% at chain 100.


=== Special Eggs ===
=== Special Eggs ===
Some Pokémon have different formes or appearances, which influences Shiny Hunting. If a Pokémon has more than one forme, then each forme has a different EggDex and therefore break the chain if different ones are hatched together. A different appearance does not give another EggDex and therefore count as one species even though they look different from one another. The only way to identify whether a Pokémon has a different forme or only a different appearance is by looking at the [[PokéDex]], different formes are always listed there.  
Some Pokémon have different formes or appearances, which influences Shiny Hunting. If a Pokémon has more than one forme, then each forme has a different EggDex and therefore breaks the chain if different ones are hatched together. A different appearance does not give another EggDex and therefore counts as one species even though they look different from one another. The only way to identify whether a Pokémon has a different forme or only a different appearance is by looking at the [[PokéDex]]; different formes are always listed there.  


'''Pokémon with different formes:'''
'''Pokémon with different formes:'''
*Unown
*Unown: The only Pokémon with different formes that have the same Egg sprite. There is currently no visual way to distinguish between the different Unown forme eggs.
*Regional Variants: Alolan, Galarian, and Hisuian formes of a Pokémon have different Egg sprites. Therefore, each forme counts as its ''own'' species.


'''Pokémon with different appearances:'''
'''Pokémon with different appearances:'''
*Shellos: Hatches Orient if hatched on the right side of the user's Party; hatches Occident if hatched on the left side of the user's Party
*Shellos: Hatches Orient if hatched on the right side (slots 2, 4, and 6) of the user's Party; hatches Occident if hatched on the left side (slots 1, 3, and 5) of the user's Party.
*All Pokémon with gender differences: This includes Frillish, Nidoran, and [[Petripeep]], which evolve into different Pokémon depending on their gender.
*All Pokémon with gender differences: This includes Frillish, Nidoran, and [[Petripeep]], which evolve into different Pokémon depending on their gender.
*Deerling: Changes its appearance with the season
*Deerling: Changes its appearance with the season.
*Flabébé: Hatches with a random colour
*Flabébé: Hatches with a random colour.
*Spinda: Hatches with a random pattern of spots
*Spinda: Hatches with a random pattern of spots.
*Oricorio: Hatches in a random Style. Only Pointe Style requires the [[Consumables|Green Nectar]] to obtain its Dex entry; all canon Styles can be changed through different-colored Nectars
*Oricorio: Hatches in a random Style. Only Pointe Style requires the [[Consumables|Green Nectar]][[File:Green Nectar.png]] to obtain its Dex entry; all canon Styles can be changed through different-coloured Nectars.
*Pumpkaboo: Hatches in different sizes depending on how many hours the egg took to hatch (<1 hours = small, 1-2 hours = average, 2-3 hours = large, and >3 hours = super size). Note that, at the time of this edit, the counter starts when the egg is created, not when it is adopted.
*Pumpkaboo: Hatches in different sizes depending on how many hours the egg took to hatch (<1 hour = small, 1-2 hours = average, 2-3 hours = large, and >3 hours = supersize). {{Note| The counter starts when the egg is created, not when it is adopted.}}
*[[Exclusive_Pokémon/Seasonal_Line|Seasonal Turtwig]]: Changes its appearance with the season
*[[Seasonal Line|Seasonal Turtwig]]: Changes its appearance with the season.
*Vivillon and [[Maravol]]: Each user is assigned a pattern which is determined by hatching a Scatterbug or Maravol Egg, respectively. These patterns are account-locked, but unlike account-locked Pokemon, these Pokemon can be traded among users.
*Vivillon and [[Maravol]]: Each user is assigned a pattern which is determined by hatching a Scatterbug or Maravol Egg, respectively. These patterns are account-locked, but unlike account-locked Pokémon, these Pokémon can be traded among users.
*Basculin: Stripes hatch based off which hatched Basculin forme is in the party, if any.
*Red and Blue Striped Basculin: Stripes hatch based on which hatched Basculin forme is in the party, if any.
* [[Flurrawr_Line|Flurrawr]]: Flurrawr's forme depends on if it hatches in the first two, or the last two slots of a user's party. If it hatches in one of the first two, it will hatch into a Boreal Forme Flurrawr. If it hatches in one of the last two slots, it will hatch into an Austral Forme Flurrawr.


Unown is the only Pokémon with different formes that have the same Egg sprite. There is currently no visual way to distinguish between the different Unown forme eggs.
== Trivia ==
*Base shiny odds are intentionally kept hidden because of too many complaints from users saying, "It says 4%, that's 1 in 25, but I hatched 26 eggs and didn't get a shiny, it's bugged!"
**Niet wishes this was made up.
**The base shiny chance is the same as it was in Ruby/Sapphire. Modifiers are then stacked multiplicatively on top of that.
*There is a user-made calculator at this link ''<nowiki>https://lumiet.github.io/pfq/melancalc/</nowiki>'' to help users calculate the odds.
**Users should remember that the odds that are calculated are not guaranteed and still depends on the RNG.
*Before the 3{{rd}} of February 2022, a Shiny Charm Box was needed when using the Shiny Charm for the Shiny Charm to turn into a Dead Shiny Charm. Without the Shiny Charm Box, the Shiny Charm would disappear after use.
*Before the 4{{th}} of February 2022, an Übercharm doubled the chances of hatching Shiny and Albino Pokémon instead of boosting the chance of hatching a Melanistic Pokémon by 6x.
*Before the 30{{th}} of March 2022:
**The max chain for non-Hypermode users was 38 with a boost of 1,277%.
**Shiny charms only gave a boost of 2 times instead of 2.5 times.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:25, 29 February 2024

Shiny Hunting refers to the act of attempting to hatch a specific Shiny Pokémon by hatching the same type of Egg repeatedly. There is an extremely small chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon without the use of any Boosts or the PokéRadar.

For more detailed information, please visit Guide:Shiny Hunting.

About the Shiny Hunting Page

An example of the Shiny Hunting Page.

The Shiny Hunting page consists of five tabs:

  • Information: Shows Active modifiers and their Current chain.
  • PokéRadar: Allows for the purchase of a PokeRadar and PR Memory Stick.
  • Shiny Charm: Explains about Shiny Charms. Allows for the purchase of Shiny Charm. This page is also where a user would go to activate their Shiny Charm.
  • Egg Pass: Explains about Egg Passes and allows users to purchase them.

Information

The Information tab explains what Shiny and Melanistic Pokémon are. Below this is the Active Modifiers section. The progress bar is a user's Current chain. In the example picture, the user is currently hunting Hisuian Zorua which is indicated by the mini-sprite. Their current chain is 43/39, the 43 is how many eggs have been hatched in their chain. While the 39, is representing the shiny bonus level which is approximately 1,958.3%.

Below the progress bar explains that having Hypermode can give a user a higher boost. It also explains that reaching a chain of 100 will allow a user to start receiving the Long Chain Bonus. After reaching a chain of 100 it will explain that the user is receiving the Long Chain Bonus. Under that, it states what that day's Pokémon of the Day is.

Site related Boost

These factors apply to all users without exception. These boosts are the Pokémon of the Day and Sei's Bonus Counter. The PotD selects a random Pokémon that has a 10% improved chance of hatching Shiny for the day. Sei's Bonus Counter gets activated after a certain amount of Shiny Pokémon are hatched site-wide (3,777) and boosts the chance of hatching a Shiny overall for one day.

Note: While Sei's counter is influenced by the activity of the users, the PotD is completely random.

User related Boosts

A user can raise their chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. These boosts stack with the site-related boosts and with each other.

After the rate adjustment on the 28th of August 2019, the chances of hatching a Shiny and Albino Pokémon were switched, resulting in Shiny Pokémon becoming less common when using boosts than Albino Pokémon.

PokéRadar

A PokéRadar is an Account Upgrade and can be purchased for 750,000 on the Shiny Hunt page. It allows users to chain eggs of the same species and significantly boosts a user's Shiny hatching chances. When a user chains at least 39 eggs, the maximum boost is 1,958%. Together with Hypermode, the maximum boost of 3,996% will be granted after the user has chained at least 40 eggs.

Note: A PokéRadar is not required to hatch a Shiny Pokémon. Users can hatch a random Shiny Pokémon even without a PokéRadar.


Shiny Charms

Note: Shiny Charms are not required for Shiny Hunting.

Shiny Charms boost the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon for 24 hours after activation by 2.5 times. A Shiny Charm can be purchased for 200. The Shiny Charm will turn into a Dead Shiny Charm after being used. Dead Shiny Charms can be recharged using Gold Poké. Recharging one Shiny Charm costs 100 and takes 5 days, while recharging multiple Shiny Charms at once lowers the cost (per charm- up to 80%) and the duration down to 24 hours.[1]

Note: Eltafez's Bonus Counter affects the recharge cost.

Users have the option to be reminded to use a new Shiny Charm each day. Unchecking the option will ensure that the user is not notified.

Below is a chart for recharging multiple Shiny Charms at once.

Number

of Charms

Total cost

(in Gold Poké)

Total Cost

(w/ Hypermode)

Charge time Discount

(in %)

Number

of Charms

Total cost

(in Gold Poké)

Total Cost

(w/ Hypermode)

Charge time Discount

(in %)

1 100 90 5 days 0% 26 720 648 1 day 72%
2 180 162 4 days 10% 27 740 666 1 day 73%
3 240 216 3 days 20% 28 760 684 1 day 73%
4 280 252 2 days 30% 29 780 702 1 day 73%
5 300 270 1 day 40% 30 800 720 1 day 73%
6 320 288 1 day 47% 31 820 738 1 day 74%
7 340 306 1 day 51% 32 840 756 1 day 74%
8 360 324 1 day 55% 33 860 774 1 day 74%
9 380 342 1 day 58% 34 880 792 1 day 74%
10 400 360 1 day 60% 35 900 810 1 day 74%
11 420 378 1 day 62% 36 920 828 1 day 74%
12 440 396 1 day 63% 37 940 846 1 day 75%
13 460 414 1 day 65% 38 960 864 1 day 75%
14 480 432 1 day 66% 39 980 882 1 day 75%
15 500 450 1 day 67% 40 1000 900 1 day 75%
16 520 468 1 day 68% 41 1020 918 1 day 75%
17 540 486 1 day 68% 42 1040 936 1 day 75%
18 560 504 1 day 69% 43 1060 954 1 day 75%
19 580 522 1 day 69% 44 1080 972 1 day 75%
20 600 540 1 day 70% 45 1100 990 1 day 75%
21 620 558 1 day 70% 46 1120 1008 1 day 76%
22 640 576 1 day 71% 47 1140 1026 1 day 76%
23 660 594 1 day 71% 48 1160 1044 1 day 76%
24 680 612 1 day 72% 49 1180 1062 1 day 76%
25 700 630 1 day 72% 50 1200 1080 1 day 76%


It is possible to recharge more than 17 Shiny Charms at once, with every further Shiny Charm costing an additional 20 and does not lower the duration time any further. After reaching 68%, the discount is subjective to an exponential curve, and increases with additional charms.

Gold Amulet

The Gold Amulet is a permanent item given to users as a reward for reaching Ace Rank. The Gold Amulet gives a 25% (multiplicative +1/4) boost to Shiny chances. 

A +1/4 modifier, or +25%, is a multiplication of the user's odds by 1.25. This means that by taking 1/8192 as a base, you'd get 1.25/8192, which is 1/6553.6.

Chain

A chain comprises of a set of at least 3 consecutive Eggs hatched of the same species. A chain is only possible with an active Hypermode or after having bought a PokéRadar. Hatching the same Egg raises the chance of getting a Shiny Pokémon, the boost depends on how many eggs were hatched and if Hypermode is in use. A Shiny Pokémon that is hatched in a chain will have an entry in their Timeline that can look like this: 

Shiny hatched 4/86 in chain +Sei +Amulet +Charm

This means that this Shiny Pokémon was the 4th one to hatch in this chain and hatched at Egg 86. Active boosts when hatching were the Sei Bonus Counter, the Gold Amulet, and a Shiny Charm. The Timeline only lists boosts that raise the chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon; boosts that made it easier to hatch due to more Interaction gain, like the PokéRus, are not listed.

Chain Boost

The maximum boost is 3,996% after hatching 40 eggs with the use of Hypermode and 1,958% after hatching 39 eggs without the use of Hypermode.

Chain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Boost 14.9% 17.5% 20.3% 23.2% 26.3% 29.5% 33% 36.6% 40.5% 44.6%
Chain 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Boost 49% 53.7% 58.8% 64.2% 70% 76.3% 83.1% 90.6% 98.6% 107.5%
Chain 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Boost 117.3% 128.1% 140% 153.4% 168.4% 185.5% 205.0% 227.5% 253.7% 284.8%
Chain 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Boost 322.1% 367.6% 424.5% 497.5% 594.8% 731.7% 935.7% 1,276.8% 1,958.3% 3,996%

Breaking a Chain

Breaking a chain means losing all progress made in the chain. This is usually done when starting a new Shiny Hunt. The chain will either fail completely or start at 1 Egg again, depending on the method the user uses to break the chain. The following causes a chain to break:

  • Hatching a different Egg than the species that are currently being chained when the Type Race is not ongoing, or if the Pokémon's type is different from your assigned type during the Type Race.
  • Hatching a different Egg than the species that are currently being chained during an active Weekly Tournament that does not exempt eggs that match the tournament qualifications from breaking chains. A user may find out if the active tournament has this exemption by going to the tournament event page.
Note: Eggs won as a Top Prize in the Weekly Tournament or as a prize from Mass-Click Weekend will not break Shiny Hunt chains.
  • Hatching an Egg while not possessing a PokéRadar.
  • Clicking the Force-reset Radar chain button.
Note: This button is located in the PokéRadar tab in the Danger zone! and will cause the chain to fail completely.


When a user tries to hatch an egg that is not a part of their chain a warning pop-up will appear. This pop-up will let the user know that the egg is different from their chain along with giving them options to either break the chain or use an Egg Pass. If the user does not own any Egg Passes, they will be redirected to the page where they can buy them.

Egg Pass

An Egg Pass can be purchased to avoid breaking the chain. It allows the user to hatch a single Egg without breaking the chain. The system will show a pop-up when a user is about to hatch an Egg that will break their chain. This pop-up is a warning and allows the user to do one of three things:

  • Hatch the Egg anyway/Hatch the Egg: This will hatch the Egg and break the chain without using an Egg Pass.
  • Use Egg Pass: If the user has an Egg Pass, they can use it and not break their chain.
  • Get Egg Passes: If the user does not have any Egg Passes, they can click this button to be taken to the page where they can buy an Egg Pass.
Note: Users have to click the Egg Pass tab on the page.

Egg Passes cost 80 each or they can be bought in bulk at 5 Egg Passes for 240, 10 Egg Passes for 400, or 100 Egg Passes for 2,000. They are single-use items.

PR Memory Stick

The PR Memory Stick allows users to save their current chain. After using a PR Memory Stick, it will reset the user's PokéRadar allowing them to hatch other eggs without having to worry about breaking their chain. The saved chain can then be resumed at any time. Restoring a chain will overwrite the user's current chain. If the restored chain is the same as the current chain, the restored chain will add to the current chain (instead of overwriting). Users may also save two of the same chains and restore them either separately or they can combine them into a single chain. 

Each PR Memory Stick  can only be used once and they can be purchased for  200.
Note: One-time use only means users need to buy a new PR Stick to save any hunt, even if it was a hunt that was previously saved and reactivated.


Danger zone!

There is a hide box named Danger zone! located under the PokéRadar tab. In this area is a button named Force-reset Radar chain. This button allows users to manually break their chain without needing to hatch a different egg. Once the button has been clicked a Wipe chain warning will pop up to further help prevent accidental use.

Shelter Boost

When chaining a Pokémon, a hidden Shelter boost applies. Starting from chain 1, each time the user reloads the shelter, there is a small chance that one of the eggs on their screen will be replaced with an egg that they're chaining if it exists in the Shelter. This chance caps at 50% at chain 100.

Special Eggs

Some Pokémon have different formes or appearances, which influences Shiny Hunting. If a Pokémon has more than one forme, then each forme has a different EggDex and therefore breaks the chain if different ones are hatched together. A different appearance does not give another EggDex and therefore counts as one species even though they look different from one another. The only way to identify whether a Pokémon has a different forme or only a different appearance is by looking at the PokéDex; different formes are always listed there.

Pokémon with different formes:

  • Unown: The only Pokémon with different formes that have the same Egg sprite. There is currently no visual way to distinguish between the different Unown forme eggs.
  • Regional Variants: Alolan, Galarian, and Hisuian formes of a Pokémon have different Egg sprites. Therefore, each forme counts as its own species.

Pokémon with different appearances:

  • Shellos: Hatches Orient if hatched on the right side (slots 2, 4, and 6) of the user's Party; hatches Occident if hatched on the left side (slots 1, 3, and 5) of the user's Party.
  • All Pokémon with gender differences: This includes Frillish, Nidoran, and Petripeep, which evolve into different Pokémon depending on their gender.
  • Deerling: Changes its appearance with the season.
  • Flabébé: Hatches with a random colour.
  • Spinda: Hatches with a random pattern of spots.
  • Oricorio: Hatches in a random Style. Only Pointe Style requires the Green Nectar to obtain its Dex entry; all canon Styles can be changed through different-coloured Nectars.
  • Pumpkaboo: Hatches in different sizes depending on how many hours the egg took to hatch (<1 hour = small, 1-2 hours = average, 2-3 hours = large, and >3 hours = supersize).
Note: The counter starts when the egg is created, not when it is adopted.
  • Seasonal Turtwig: Changes its appearance with the season.
  • Vivillon and Maravol: Each user is assigned a pattern which is determined by hatching a Scatterbug or Maravol Egg, respectively. These patterns are account-locked, but unlike account-locked Pokémon, these Pokémon can be traded among users.
  • Red and Blue Striped Basculin: Stripes hatch based on which hatched Basculin forme is in the party, if any.
  • Flurrawr: Flurrawr's forme depends on if it hatches in the first two, or the last two slots of a user's party. If it hatches in one of the first two, it will hatch into a Boreal Forme Flurrawr. If it hatches in one of the last two slots, it will hatch into an Austral Forme Flurrawr.

Trivia

  • Base shiny odds are intentionally kept hidden because of too many complaints from users saying, "It says 4%, that's 1 in 25, but I hatched 26 eggs and didn't get a shiny, it's bugged!"
    • Niet wishes this was made up.
    • The base shiny chance is the same as it was in Ruby/Sapphire. Modifiers are then stacked multiplicatively on top of that.
  • There is a user-made calculator at this link https://lumiet.github.io/pfq/melancalc/ to help users calculate the odds.
    • Users should remember that the odds that are calculated are not guaranteed and still depends on the RNG.
  • Before the 3rd of February 2022, a Shiny Charm Box was needed when using the Shiny Charm for the Shiny Charm to turn into a Dead Shiny Charm. Without the Shiny Charm Box, the Shiny Charm would disappear after use.
  • Before the 4th of February 2022, an Übercharm doubled the chances of hatching Shiny and Albino Pokémon instead of boosting the chance of hatching a Melanistic Pokémon by 6x.
  • Before the 30th of March 2022:
    • The max chain for non-Hypermode users was 38 with a boost of 1,277%.
    • Shiny charms only gave a boost of 2 times instead of 2.5 times.

References

  1. ↑ Shiny Charm Recharge
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