General Tips:
* Chain Encounters: This involves encountering the same Pokémon over and over without breaking the chain. The longer the chain, the higher the chance of encountering a shiny.
* Repel: Using a Repel will prevent other Pokémon from appearing, letting you focus on chaining the Pokémon you want.
* Shiny Charm: This item dramatically increases your chance of encountering a shiny and can be obtained after completing the Pokédex.
* Masuda Method: If you have access to Pokémon White Version, you can breed Pokémon from different regions (Japan vs. the rest of the world). This significantly increases your chances of encountering a shiny.
How to Chain Encounter:
1. Find the Pokémon: Locate the Pokémon you want to chain.
2. Encounter: Battle the Pokémon.
3. Run Away: Run away without fainting the Pokémon.
4. Re-encounter: The same Pokémon will reappear nearby. Repeat steps 2-4.
5. Chain Break: If a different Pokémon appears, your chain breaks, and you'll have to start over.
6. Shiny Check: After each encounter, carefully check if the Pokémon is shiny.
Additional Tips:
* Check Hidden Grottos: Hidden Grottos have a higher chance of containing shiny Pokémon.
* Use Pokémon with the "Sweet Scent" Ability: This ability will increase the chance of finding a Pokémon, including shiny ones.
* Check your Trainer ID and Secret ID: Certain Trainer ID and Secret ID combinations have a higher chance of encountering shinies.
* Save and Reload: Before encountering a Pokémon, save your game. If it isn't shiny, reset your game and try again.
Remember: Shiny Pokémon are rare, so don't get discouraged if you don't find one right away. Keep trying, and you'll eventually encounter a shiny Pokémon!