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Complete guide to Masuda Method shiny hunting - everything you need to know!

I've hatched thousands of eggs using this method, and I want to share everything I've learned to help other hunters.


**What is the Masuda Method?**

Named after Game Freak director Junichi Masuda, this method increases shiny odds when breeding two Pokemon from different real-world language games.

**The Odds:**

- Base shiny odds: 1/4096

- Masuda Method: 1/683

- Masuda + Shiny Charm: 1/512

**Setup Requirements:**

1. A foreign Ditto (different language than your game)

2. The Pokemon you want to breed

3. Flame Body Pokemon for faster hatching

4. Oval Charm for more eggs

**Pro Tips:**

- Use a Pokemon with a desired Nature + Destiny Knot

- Organize your boxes beforehand

- Watch something while breeding - it takes time!

- Don't release duds until you're done (for counting)


**My Personal Record:**

- Fastest: 3 eggs (Ralts)

- Longest: 4,521 eggs (Feebas)

- Average: About 600-700 eggs

Good luck with your hunts! Remember, every egg could be THE one!

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This community is amazing. Thanks for being so helpful!

Finally, someone who gets it!

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Gyarados is definitely one of my favorites too!

My journey started similarly. Pokemon really brings back memories.

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