In the world of Pokémon, shiny Pokémon are considered to be rare and highly coveted. Shiny Pokémon have a different coloration than their regular counterparts, and they have a sparkling animation when they appear in battle or when they are sent out of a Poké Ball. As such, many Pokémon players are always on the lookout for shiny Pokémon to add to their collection. One common question that arises among players is whether breeding two shiny Pokémon will guarantee a shiny offspring.
The short answer to this question is no, breeding two shiny Pokémon does not guarantee a shiny offspring. The chances of hatching a shiny Pokémon from two shiny parents are the same as hatching a shiny Pokémon from two regular parents. The probability of getting a shiny Pokémon from breeding is determined by various factors, such as the method of breeding, the species of Pokémon being bred, and the presence of certain items or abilities.
The chances of getting a shiny Pokémon in the wild are roughly 1 in 4,096. This probability is referred to as the base odds for encountering a shiny Pokémon. In breeding, the base odds of hatching a shiny Pokémon are increased to 1 in 1,365 when using the Masuda Method, which involves breeding two Pokémon from different language games. However, these odds can be further increased by using certain items or abilities, such as the Shiny Charm or the Masuda Method.
When breeding two shiny Pokémon, the probability of getting a shiny offspring is still 1 in 4,096, or 1 in 1,365 with the Masuda Method. This is because each Pokémon has its own individual probability of being shiny, regardless of the shininess of its parents. The probability of a Pokémon being shiny is determined by a formula that involves the Pokémon’s individual values (IVs) and its personality value (PID). The PID is a 32-bit value that determines the Pokémon’s gender, nature, and shininess.
When two Pokémon are bred, the PID of the offspring is determined by the IVs of the parents and a random seed value. This random seed value is determined by the game’s internal clock and cannot be controlled by the player. As such, the probability of the offspring being shiny is determined by the same 1 in 4,096 odds as any other Pokémon.
In summary, breeding two shiny Pokémon does not guarantee a shiny offspring. The probability of getting a shiny Pokémon from breeding is determined by various factors, such as the method of breeding, the species of Pokémon being bred, and the presence of certain items or abilities. The chances of getting a shiny Pokémon in the wild are roughly 1 in 4,096, and this probability applies to breeding as well. Each Pokémon has its own individual probability of being shiny, regardless of the shininess of its parents. As such, while it is possible to breed shiny Pokémon, it is not guaranteed, and players will need to rely on luck and probability to obtain these rare and coveted creatures
