Pokemon!

[Slapperfish]

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[Chimera]

So, uhhh, Chimera, didja still want that Ho-Oh?

Sorry! I missed dis D: I snagged one off the GTS last night but ty!!

[Azunara]

Soooo... I managed to figure something out just now. According to Serebii, the shiny chance in Gen VI is exactly half of what it was in the previous gens. And again, according to Serebii, the shiny chance in Gen V while using the Masuda Method is 1 in 1,365.3. That's already a decent number, but since Serebii doesn't have any stats up yet for the Masuda Method chance in Gen VI other than 'it's been increased further', I took those numbers and figured out what the chance would be assuming there *wasn't* actually an increase. Or, simply put, I halved the number from Gen V.

... There's a 682 chance of finding a shiny via Masuda Method in Gen VI. And that's without the apparent increase which has yet to be confirmed. That's... that's insane. By default the shiny chance in older gens used to be 1 in 8,192. Now there's the potential of it being as low as 682?! ... Wow. Just... wow.

Although I could've calculated something wrong or misjudged something of course, I'm crappy with maths, but it would be great if anyone could confirm this.

....why is this an issue?

[Slapperfish]

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[Snowy]

....why is this an issue?

I didn't say it was? I was just stating. I thought maybe people here would like to know since there seems to be a few other shiny hunters..?

[Azunara]

Ah, for some reason the way you worded it to me came off as a passive aggressive snark about how easy it is to get shinies. What can I say--it was early and I'm used to the mentality in the Pokemon fandom that how dare anyone have anything special but them.

[Snowy]

Oh god no haha. I'm just shocked at how high the chance may possibly be. I for one am grateful that I no longer have to spend MONTHS on shinies anymore. But there's seriously people who're snarky about it being easier to get shinies? Seriously..?

[Jurz]

I dunno if l even have anything worth trading for one, Jurz...what would you want?

I'm not sure what I'd ask for. I have almost every Pokemon, and I know you don't have the best shiny luck ever

[Snowy]

My Sylveon charm from an artist on Etsy arrived this morning! So here's me trying to be all artsy-fartsy with my Lumia 900's camera.

[Jurz]

I also have two Arceus' if anyone wants one for...IDK...something cool. IDK if one will transfer though because he was from a hacked version of the event (in SS and HG where you could catch him and take him to a cavern and pick from a Dialga egg, Palkia egg, or Giritina egg)

[Magnakilro]

POKEDEX COMPLETE! got my Shiny charm! Eeeeeee so happy!

[Jurz]

Congrats!!

[Magnakilro]

News:

The first event exclusive Event Legendary of 6th gen is fully revealed!

For those who remember those images from someone who hacked the games....you'll recognize Diancie...a Rock/Fairy legend.

It will be featured in the upcoming Yveltal/Xerneas movie.

http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

[Snowy]

It looks like an evil fairy pooping out a rock.

[Magnakilro]

Anyone got hidden ability Crawdaunt or at least a safari with one?

[Snowy]

Omfg I just learned that the Xerneas and Yveltal figure collection boxes won't be available outside of NA because of 'safety concerns' with the figure?! So they're replacing it for us with some collection including a giant card instead of a figure? What the heck?! Great. :/

[Rhapture]

My Sylveon charm from an artist on Etsy arrived this morning! So here's me trying to be all artsy-fartsy with my Lumia 900's camera.

That is adorable!! <3 <3 <3 It's a similar style to the Eveelutions on my 3DS pouch

[Jurz]

THAT POUCH!! MUST HAZ!! WHERE GET!??

[Snowy]

I need it too. o: Tell us!

Also someone I don't even know just offered me a shiny Mew wat. They said they're not sure it's legit, so at least they're honest, but I don't even have a regular Mew and they seem hard to come by these days so I'm willing to take the risk. Plus shiny Mew looks lovely.

[Jurz]

I adore shiny Mew T.T