One of PokƩmon's fans favorite pastimes after completing the main game is shiny hunting. Shiny PokƩmon have long been a PokƩmon series staple and they continue to be present in PokƩmon Scarlet and Violet. While there are several methods and tricks for finding or breeding shiny PokƩmon, one of the easiest, that does work, is the Masuda method. Here's what it is and how to use it.
What is the Masuda method in PokƩmon Scarlet & Violet?
The Masuda method is a particular way to match PokƩmon while breeding to greatly increase the odds of a shiny PokƩmon hatching from an egg. It requires players to breed two PokƩmon together who were originally found in two different real-life regions, such as the US and France. In PokƩmon Scarlet and Violet, The Masuda method remains the single most effective method at increasing the odds of a obtaining a shiny PokƩmon while breeding, up to six fold. The Masuda method can also be combined with the use of a Shiny Charm to further increase odds.
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The Masuda method is named after a Game Freak Founder, Junichi Masuda. When Global Trading became a staple of the PokƩmon series in Generation IV, the Masuda method was coded into the games presumably to incentivize players to use it. It has remained a staple of the series ever since.
Looking for more info on shiny PokƩmon in PokƩmon Scarlet & Violet? Check out Can you get a Shiny Starter PokƩmon in PokƩmon Scarlet & Violet? and Are any PokƩmon shiny locked in PokƩmon Scarlet and Violet? here at Pro Game Guides.
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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Masuda Method Guide – Increased Shiny Odds
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