What determines a shiny egg?

What determines a shiny egg is a combination of factors, including the PID (Personal Identification Number) of the egg, which is determined when the egg is first acquired, and the hatcher’s ID and SID (Secret ID), which can change via trading. The Masuda Method, which involves breeding two Pokémon from different language versions of the games, can increase the chances of getting a shiny egg, with the Shiny Charm further boosting the odds to 1 in 512.

Understanding Shiny Eggs

To delve deeper into the world of shiny eggs, it’s essential to explore the various factors that influence their determination.

FAQs About Shiny Eggs

Several questions often arise regarding shiny eggs, and here are some answers to provide clarity:

1. How are shiny eggs determined?: The PID of the egg and the hatcher’s ID and SID determine whether an egg will hatch into a shiny Pokémon.
2. Will a shiny egg always be shiny?: No, a shiny egg will not always hatch into a shiny Pokémon, as the hatcher’s ID and SID can change the outcome.
3. Do two shiny parents make shiny eggs?: If one or both parents are shiny, the chances of a shiny baby increase, but it’s not a guarantee.
4. How many eggs does it take to guarantee a shiny?: With the Shiny Charm, the odds of getting a shiny egg are 1 in 512, so it would take approximately 512 eggs to guarantee a shiny.
5. Can you reset eggs for shiny?: Once an egg is obtained, its characteristics, including shininess, are set in stone, and resetting will not change the outcome.
6. Can you reset to shiny hunt eggs?: While soft resetting won’t change an egg’s shininess, trading eggs to another game can provide another chance at getting a shiny.
7. What are the odds of the Masuda method?: The Masuda Method increases the chance of getting a shiny egg to 1 in 682, or 1 in 512 with the Shiny Charm.
8. What is the best shiny egg chance?: The Masuda Method with the Shiny Charm offers the best chance of getting a shiny egg, at 1 in 512.
9. What sandwiches increase shiny odds?: Certain sandwiches, such as those made with avocado and Salty Herba Mythica, can increase the chance of encountering a shiny Pokémon, but not when hatching eggs.
10. What is the Masuda method?: The Masuda Method involves breeding two Pokémon from different language versions of the games to increase the chance of getting a shiny egg.
11. Does the Shiny Charm affect eggs?: Yes, the Shiny Charm increases the chance of getting a shiny egg when used with the Masuda Method.
12. How rare is an egg shiny with Shiny Charm?: With the Shiny Charm, the odds of getting a shiny egg are 1 in 512.
13. How many resets does it usually take to get a shiny starter?: To have a better than not chance of getting a shiny starter, approximately 1893 soft resets are required.
14. What happens if you breed two shinies?: Breeding two shiny Pokémon together does not increase the chance of getting a shiny baby, but breeding Pokémon from different regions does.
15. Do shiny meal powers affect eggs?: No, shiny meal powers, such as Sparkling Power, do not affect the chances of getting a shiny egg.