What is a Genned Shiny?
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A genned shiny refers to a Pokémon that has been generated using software such as PkHex and then inserted into the Pokémon games, with the term “genned” being short for “generated”. This process allows users to create shiny Pokémon with specific characteristics, such as perfect IVs or a specific moveset, which can be highly desirable for competitive battling or collecting.
Understanding Genned Shinies
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do you know if a shiny is genned? A: If a shiny Pokémon has flawless IVs or a specific IV at 0, it might be genned, but this is not a definitive indicator as it’s also possible to obtain such Pokémon through legitimate means.
- Q: What happens if you use genned Pokémon? A: Using genned Pokémon can result in disqualification from official tournaments or events.
- Q: What is the difference between hacked and genned Pokémon? A: Hacked and genned Pokémon are often used interchangeably, referring to Pokémon that have been altered or generated using software.
- Q: Can I use genned Pokémon? A: While genned Pokémon are not legitimately obtained, they can still be used in the games, but certain collectors may not accept them as part of their collection.
- Q: Can you get banned for using PkHex? A: Officially, yes, using PkHex or similar software to generate or alter Pokémon can lead to disqualification and bans.
- Q: Will I get banned for having genned Pokémon? A: Having genned Pokémon does not necessarily result in a ban, but using hacked Pokémon with incorrect movesets or shiny locked Pokémon can increase the risk of a ban.
- Q: Can hacked Pokémon hurt your game? A: Receiving a hacked Pokémon through trade will not corrupt your save file, but hacking your own Pokémon can pose a risk.
- Q: Can I get banned for getting a hacked Pokémon? A: The risk of a ban exists, especially if the hacked Pokémon is used in online battles, but Nintendo typically targets the creators and initial distributors of hacked Pokémon.
- Q: What happens if Niantic catches you spoofing? A: Niantic can impose temporary or permanent bans on players caught spoofing, potentially resulting in the loss of game progress.
- Q: Which Pokémon player was banned for genning? A: Brady Smith was disqualified from a competition after it was discovered that some of his team members were genned.
- Q: What happens if Pokémon Home detects a hacked Pokémon? A: Pokémon Home will not allow hacked Pokémon to be transferred and may have improved detection methods compared to Pokémon Bank.
- Q: Can you tell a shiny before you catch it? A: A shiny Pokémon can be identified by a sparkle emblem above it before catching, and some shiny forms have distinctive appearances.
- Q: Are Shinies randomly generated? A: Originally, shiny colors were manually chosen by designers, but the current system may involve random generation with specific rules to determine shiny appearances.
- Q: Should you get rid of hacked Pokémon? A: The decision to keep or delete hacked Pokémon depends on personal preference and whether the Pokémon is legal or illegal.
- Q: What is the punishment for hacked Pokémon? A: Players found using hacked Pokémon may face restrictions on online play, limited use of trading features in Pokémon Home, or an indefinite suspension from Pokémon Home.