{"id":194319,"date":"2025-07-22T02:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T02:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=194319"},"modified":"2025-07-22T02:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T02:09:09","slug":"does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"Does saving affect shiny hunting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#Does_Saving_Affect_Shiny_Hunting\" title=\"Does Saving Affect Shiny Hunting?\">Does Saving Affect Shiny Hunting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#Understanding_Shiny_Hunting_Mechanics\" title=\"Understanding Shiny Hunting Mechanics\">Understanding Shiny Hunting Mechanics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#1_Can_You_Save_During_a_Shiny_Hunt\" title=\"1. Can You Save During a Shiny Hunt?\">1. Can You Save During a Shiny Hunt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#2_Does_Saving_Before_a_Shiny_Work\" title=\"2. Does Saving Before a Shiny Work?\">2. Does Saving Before a Shiny Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#3_Does_Saving_and_Quitting_Break_Shiny_Chain\" title=\"3. Does Saving and Quitting Break Shiny Chain?\">3. Does Saving and Quitting Break Shiny Chain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#4_Should_I_Save_My_Shiny_Pokemon\" title=\"4. Should I Save My Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?\">4. Should I Save My Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#5_Is_It_Worth_Keeping_0-Star_Pokemon\" title=\"5. Is It Worth Keeping 0-Star Pok\u00e9mon?\">5. Is It Worth Keeping 0-Star Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#6_Should_I_Keep_Multiple_Shiny_Pokemon\" title=\"6. Should I Keep Multiple Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?\">6. Should I Keep Multiple Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#7_What_Is_a_Shiny_Reroll\" title=\"7. What Is a Shiny Reroll?\">7. What Is a Shiny Reroll?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#8_What_Resets_a_Shiny_Chain\" title=\"8. What Resets a Shiny Chain?\">8. What Resets a Shiny Chain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#9_Does_Chaining_Pokemon_Increase_Shiny_Odds\" title=\"9. Does Chaining Pok\u00e9mon Increase Shiny Odds?\">9. Does Chaining Pok\u00e9mon Increase Shiny Odds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#10_What_Triggers_a_Shiny_Pokemon\" title=\"10. What Triggers a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?\">10. What Triggers a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#11_How_Often_Should_You_Get_a_Shiny\" title=\"11. How Often Should You Get a Shiny?\">11. How Often Should You Get a Shiny?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#12_What_Is_the_Hardest_Pokemon_to_Shiny_Hunt\" title=\"12. What Is the Hardest Pok\u00e9mon to Shiny Hunt?\">12. What Is the Hardest Pok\u00e9mon to Shiny Hunt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#13_Is_Shiny_Hunting_Without_Shiny_Charm_Worth_It\" title=\"13. Is Shiny Hunting Without Shiny Charm Worth It?\">13. Is Shiny Hunting Without Shiny Charm Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#14_How_Can_I_Speed_Up_Shiny_Hunting\" title=\"14. How Can I Speed Up Shiny Hunting?\">14. How Can I Speed Up Shiny Hunting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/#15_How_Many_Soft_Resets_for_Shiny_Pokemon\" title=\"15. How Many Soft Resets for Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?\">15. How Many Soft Resets for Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Saving_Affect_Shiny_Hunting\"><\/span>Does Saving Affect Shiny Hunting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Saving does not affect <strong>shiny hunting<\/strong> in any significant way, as the game checks against a number listed in your <strong>Pokedex<\/strong> rather than using a <strong>chaining mechanic<\/strong>, allowing you to save and exit your game without resetting your <strong>shiny chain<\/strong>. This means you can save in front of a <strong>shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> and reload the game as many times as needed to catch it without the shiny disappearing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Shiny_Hunting_Mechanics\"><\/span>Understanding Shiny Hunting Mechanics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To delve deeper into the relationship between saving and shiny hunting, it&#8217;s essential to understand the core mechanics of <strong>shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> encounters. The chance of encountering a shiny Pok\u00e9mon is based on a random number generator, with a base rate of 1 in 4,096. However, this rate can be influenced by various factors, including the use of a <strong>Shiny Charm<\/strong>, completing over 500 battles, and achieving a <strong>shiny chain<\/strong> of 25 or more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_You_Save_During_a_Shiny_Hunt\"><\/span>1. Can You Save During a Shiny Hunt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can save in front of a shiny and reset if you accidentally knock it out, or it struggles, as <strong>Pok\u00e9mon spawns<\/strong> are carried over between saves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_Saving_Before_a_Shiny_Work\"><\/span>2. Does Saving Before a Shiny Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The shiny in question will not disappear if you save and reload, making saving a useful strategy for catching <strong>shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> without losing them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_Saving_and_Quitting_Break_Shiny_Chain\"><\/span>3. Does Saving and Quitting Break Shiny Chain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, saving won&#8217;t break your <strong>shiny chain<\/strong>, so saving after catching a shiny is a good practice to ensure you don&#8217;t lose your progress.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Should_I_Save_My_Shiny_Pokemon\"><\/span>4. Should I Save My Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s worth keeping <strong>shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>, even if you don&#8217;t want them, as they can be traded for something valuable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_It_Worth_Keeping_0-Star_Pokemon\"><\/span>5. Is It Worth Keeping 0-Star Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>0-star Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> with high <strong>CP<\/strong> are useful for leaving in Gyms or battling, and since they are shiny, they hold value regardless of their appraisal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Should_I_Keep_Multiple_Shiny_Pokemon\"><\/span>6. Should I Keep Multiple Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on your playstyle, but keeping <strong>multiple shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> of the same species can be useful for trading or ensuring you have a good <strong>CP<\/strong> and <strong>star<\/strong> rating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_Is_a_Shiny_Reroll\"><\/span>7. What Is a Shiny Reroll?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>shiny reroll<\/strong> is an additional chance to encounter a shiny Pok\u00e9mon, such as when using a lure or certain items that grant a bonus roll.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_Resets_a_Shiny_Chain\"><\/span>8. What Resets a Shiny Chain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>shiny chain<\/strong> can reset when you catch the first shiny, with the chances either completely resetting or going to zero, requiring you to restart the chain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Does_Chaining_Pokemon_Increase_Shiny_Odds\"><\/span>9. Does Chaining Pok\u00e9mon Increase Shiny Odds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, combining a <strong>shiny chain<\/strong> of 25 or more with a <strong>Shiny Charm<\/strong> and over 500 battles can increase the odds of encountering a shiny Pok\u00e9mon from 1\/4096 to 1\/455.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_Triggers_a_Shiny_Pokemon\"><\/span>10. What Triggers a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> can be encountered through various means, including wild encounters, <strong>Raid Boss<\/strong> encounters, <strong>Special Research<\/strong> breakthroughs, and rewards.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_Often_Should_You_Get_a_Shiny\"><\/span>11. How Often Should You Get a Shiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The encounter rate for shiny Pok\u00e9mon in the wild is approximately 1\/450 or 1\/500, with some Pok\u00e9mon having different rates, such as those that hatch from eggs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_Is_the_Hardest_Pokemon_to_Shiny_Hunt\"><\/span>12. What Is the Hardest Pok\u00e9mon to Shiny Hunt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon like <strong>Authentic Sinistea<\/strong>, <strong>Family Of Three Maushold<\/strong>, and <strong>Tynamo<\/strong> are considered particularly challenging to shiny hunt due to their low spawn rates or specific requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_Shiny_Hunting_Without_Shiny_Charm_Worth_It\"><\/span>13. Is Shiny Hunting Without Shiny Charm Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the <strong>Shiny Charm<\/strong> provides a significant boost to shiny encounter rates, shiny hunting without it can still be rewarding, especially when using other methods to increase the odds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_How_Can_I_Speed_Up_Shiny_Hunting\"><\/span>14. How Can I Speed Up Shiny Hunting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using <strong>Picnics &#038; Sandwiches<\/strong>, particularly those that grant a <strong>Sparkling Power<\/strong> buff, can significantly speed up shiny hunting by improving the odds to 1 in 512 with a <strong>Shiny Charm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_How_Many_Soft_Resets_for_Shiny_Pokemon\"><\/span>15. How Many Soft Resets for Shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To have a better than not chance of getting a shiny, you need to do approximately 1893 soft resets, which can take around 10.5 hours if you can do 180 soft resets per hour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Saving Affect Shiny Hunting? Saving does not affect shiny hunting in any significant way, as the game checks against a number listed in your Pokedex rather than using a chaining mechanic, allowing you to save and exit your game without resetting your shiny chain. This means you can save in front of a shiny &#8230; <a title=\"Does saving affect shiny hunting?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-saving-affect-shiny-hunting\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does saving affect shiny hunting?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-194319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/194319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=194319"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/194319\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=194319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=194319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=194319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}