Are Shinies in Eggs Predetermined?

The answer to the question of whether Shinies in eggs are predetermined is a bit complex: while the PID (Personal ID) of a Pokémon, which determines its shininess, is generated when the egg is received, the actual determination of whether the Pokémon will be shiny also depends on the hatcher’s ID and SID (Secret ID), which can change via trading. This means that an egg that would hatch into a shiny Pokémon for one player may not hatch into a shiny for another player, making the outcome not entirely predetermined when the egg is first acquired.

Understanding Shinies in Eggs

To delve deeper into the world of Shinies and their relationship with eggs, it’s essential to understand the mechanics behind Pokémon breeding and hatching. The process involves various factors, including the PID, hatcher’s ID, and SID, which all play crucial roles in determining the characteristics of the hatched Pokémon, including its shininess.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following FAQs provide additional insights into the fascinating world of Shinies in eggs:

1. Q: Are egg shiny rates predetermined? A: No, the shiny rate of an egg is not predetermined solely by the egg itself but is influenced by the hatcher’s ID and SID.

2. Q: Can you breed two Dittos? A: Unfortunately, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other.

3. Q: Do two shiny parents make shiny eggs? A: Whether either, both, or none of the parents are shiny has no effect on the likelihood of a hatched Pokémon being shiny.

4. Q: What are the odds of the Masuda method? A: The Masuda Method increases the base chance of finding a shiny from 1 in 4096 to 1 in 682, or 1 in 512 if players have the Shiny Charm.

5. Q: Can you soft reset eggs for a shiny? A: While soft resetting the eggs on one game will never roll a shiny, trading eggs to another game can give another chance at hoping it’s shiny.

6. Q: Does the color of the egg matter in Pokémon Go? A: The color of the egg in Pokémon Go reveals the difficulty of the Raid Boss but does not specify the species of Pokémon.

7. Q: How many eggs does it take to guarantee a shiny Pokémon? A: There is no guaranteed number of eggs to hatch a shiny, with some players getting lucky around 200-300 eggs and others going over 600 without any shinies.

8. Q: Can Riley’s Riolu egg be shiny? A: Yes, Riley’s Riolu Egg has a chance of being shiny when traded to another trainer with the correct TID/SID combo.

9. Q: What are the odds of getting a shiny egg with the Masuda method? A: The Masuda Method multiplies the standard shiny rate, offering better chances than random encounters.

10. Q: Does breeding two shiny Pokémon increase chances? A: Breeding with one or both parents being shiny does not increase the shiny odds outside of Gen II.

11. Q: How do egg shinies work? A: From Generation IV onward, eggs generated with parents of different languages of origin have a higher chance of being shiny, which stacks with the Shiny Charm’s effect.

12. Q: What are the chances of getting a shiny in an egg without a Shiny Charm? A: Without a Shiny Charm, the rate can be 1/683 if using a foreign Ditto for breeding, increasing to 1/512 with the Shiny Charm.

13. Q: Will a shiny Ditto transform shiny? A: A shiny Ditto will transform into a shiny version of the opponent if the opponent is shiny and into a normal version if the opponent is not shiny.

14. Q: Does using a shiny Ditto increase odds? A: Breeding with a shiny Ditto gives a 1 in 64 chance that the offspring will be shiny.

15. Q: Does breeding 2 Shinies have a better chance of hatching Shinies? A: No, Pokémon being shiny does not influence the chances of its offspring being shiny; the only way to raise the chance is to breed a Pokémon from a different region.