Top 5 Methods to Shiny Hunt Greninja in Shining Pearl (Fighting Focus)

Greninja, the elusive and incredibly popular Water/Dark-type Pokemon, is a highly sought-after shiny, especially among competitive battlers. While Greninja isn't natively found in Shining Pearl, transferring it in and then shiny hunting Fighting-types to complement it makes for a compelling team build. This guide focuses on how to make the most of your shiny hunting endeavors in Shining Pearl, focusing on methods that indirectly benefit your chances of finding the ideal partner for your Greninja.

## Why Shiny Hunt Fighting-Types Alongside Greninja?

Transferring Greninja into Shining Pearl opens up unique team-building opportunities. Focusing your shiny hunt on Fighting-types not only provides potentially powerful team members but also diversifies your collection. Popular choices include Lucario and Scizor (who learns Fighting Moves) which can provide a great combo with Greninja.


## Top 5 Shiny Hunting Methods in Shining Pearl (Fighting-Type Focus)

Here are the top 5 methods to increase your chances of finding a shiny Fighting-type Pokemon in Shining Pearl, keeping in mind accessibility and efficiency:

1. **Radar Chaining (Most Reliable):** This is arguably the most consistent method for finding shinies. The goal is to encounter the same Pokemon repeatedly to build a chain. A chain of 40 significantly boosts shiny odds. This is ideal for Fighting-types like Machop (Route 217). Before you even start, make sure to get the Pokeradar from Professor Oak after completing the Sinnoh Pokedex.

* **Steps:**

1. Use the Poke Radar in a patch of grass.

2. Defeat or capture the Pokemon that appears.

3. Walk 50 steps to recharge the Poke Radar.

4. Use the Poke Radar again. Enter the same patch of grass if it appears; otherwise, reset the radar by walking 50 steps and using it again.

5. Repeat until you reach a chain of 40. After this, keep resetting the radar and entering patches until a shiny patch appears.


2. **Breeding (Masuda Method):** Using a Pokemon from a different region (e.g., a Japanese Ditto) with a local Pokemon drastically increases shiny odds. This is great for Pokemon that can be bred, even if you have to breed a different Pokemon and then transfer it.

* **Steps:**

1. Obtain a Pokemon from a different region (e.g., through trading).

2. Breed it with a local Pokemon in the Day Care.

3. Hatch the eggs until you get a shiny.

3. **Full Odds Hunting (Patience is Key):** This involves simply encountering Pokemon in the wild at their base shiny odds (1/4096). While tedious, it's an option for Pokemon not easily chained or bred. Recommended for Pokemon that are readily available in certain areas of the game.

4. **Static Encounters (Legendaries/Gift Pokemon):** While Greninja can't be shiny in Shining Pearl, hunting static encounters for Pokemon like the gift Lucario after beating the Canalave Gym offers an opportunity to add to the team. Though static Pokemon cannot be shiny in the game, having one to battle alongside Greninja can be fulfilling.


5. **Using the Shiny Charm (Post-Game):** Obtaining the Shiny Charm by completing the Sinnoh Pokedex significantly increases shiny odds across all methods (except static encounters). This is a long-term goal that greatly benefits all shiny hunting endeavors.

## Tips for Successful Shiny Hunting

* **Prepare:** Stock up on Repels, Potions, and Poke Balls.

* **Patience:** Shiny hunting can be time-consuming; don't get discouraged.

* **Save Often:** Save your game before starting a Radar Chain or encountering a static Pokemon.

* **Optimize Your Team:** Have a Pokemon with abilities like Synchronize to increase the chance of encountering Pokemon with your desired nature.

What Fighting-type Pokemon are you most excited to shiny hunt to complement your Greninja in Shining Pearl?

Thanks for sharing this! Really helpful information.

Any tips for someone who's new to competitive battling?

I see where you're coming from, though I have a slightly different take on this.