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| Chaining; What, Why, and How. | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 20 2008, 09:27 PM (123 Views) | |
| Doob Zurz | Jun 20 2008, 09:27 PM Post #1 |
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Ok, well, if you've participated in any of the GSF IRC Chats, you'll know that for the past...2 weeks or so, there has been an onslaught of Pokemon talk. In fact, I'd wager to say most of the talk IN the IRC as of late has been Pokemon related. And a good deal of THAT talk has been about Chaining. Every time someone new decides to join the IRC, they are bombarded with the lingo of chaining...'Bidoof broke my chain,' 'resetting the PokeRadar,' 'looking for a shiny patch.' Confusion sets in, and soon there's about 4 people explaining what it is. Well, I've decided to just make a topic to explain what chaining is, how to do it, why you would want to, and perhaps share a record of what my efforts have brought me. Anyone who also participates in Chaining can throw out some tips and their records/captures too. The What Simply put, Chaining is encountering the same Pokemon, again and again, in a row, using the PokeRadar. To do this, you of course need the PokeRadar, obtained from Prof. Rowan after completing the Sinnoh Dex, by seeing all 150 Pokemon available in Diamond or Pearl. After you have the PokeRadar, simply stand in a patch of grass (large patches are better), and use the Radar. If you plan on Chaining seriously, I suggest you register the Radar to Y. Once you use the Radar, 4 or less patches of grass in the area you are at will shake. These shaking patches contain Pokemon. There are 3 kinds of shaking patches; a normal shake (the grass just moves from side to side), a 'rare' Pokemon shake (the grass moves from side to side, and green specks are noticeable. This animation is shorter than the other two), and the coveted Shiny Patch Shake, which is noted by 2 sets of sparkles emanating from the grass. The first and second shakes are of no real importance, unless you're after slightly rarer Pokemon than can be normally found. What you are after is the third, because in it lies a Shiny version of whatever you have been chaining. That's right; by using the method of Chaining you are guaranteeing (if you have enough patience) your chances at a Shiny Pokemon. The Why Ok, so, Shiny Pokemon. Big deal, right? Well, yea, if you're not interested in Pokemon. If you ARE, however, you might know that these things are hard to come by. In fact, during the course of a normal wild Pokemon encounter, you have a 1/8192 chance at seeing a shiny. Note, this does not mean if you fight 8,192 different Pokemon, 1 of them will be shiny. The chances remain the same every time. So, as you can see, you don't see shinys everyday; I've gone through several games without seeing a single one. They're worth quite a bit to the right people, more so than Legendaries (since everyone has Legendaries), so by netting yourself some shinys you obtain some of the best trade bait there is! Managed to botch your last attempt at catching Regigigas, but you have a shiny Altaria? You could probably find someone willing to trade for that. There is also for the simple fact, if you're like me, that you think having a blue Medicham is kickass. Power to you. The How So you've decided you want to give it a try? Kudos. BUT, it's no picnic. Shinys are rare, and theres a reason for that. This is not something you can accomplish in an hour during a dentist appointment. This is a few hours, or even days if you're unlucky, event. By chaining, you add 1 to your chain after every Pokemon you kill or catch of the same type. As each Pokemon is added, the chance of finding a shiny increases. This isn't exponential; the effect peaks at 40, so there is no reason to chain higher than 40 except to prove how awesome at chaining you are. Start off by picking a shiny you'd like. I recommend this site for checking, as it's faster than Serebii.net for looking at shinys. After you've done that, it's time to pick up some supplies. Repels. Lots of them. If you're in the middle of a chain, the last thing you want is to run into a Bidoof and break your chain, wasting all that time. Super Repels are usually best, as they are only 50 steps less than Max Repels, but much less expensive. Get alot, because you will need them. If you need cash, on Route 212, there are two old people who have easy Pokemon to beat, and give out around $16000 each, if you have an Amulet Coin. Much faster than the Elite 4. Also, visit Pal Park and talk to Oak, to obtain the PokeRadar Record Application for the PokeTech. This will allow you to keep track of how high your chain is, with a number displayed at the top. Also helpful/neccessary are a few high level Pokemon, as you'll be fighting many Pokemon in a row, a Pokemon the same level as the one you are attempting to get a shiny of, as you want to weaken it, and many Pokeballs. After you have your Repels and App, head to an area where you can find your Pokemon of choice easily. Use a repel, wander into the grass, and begin your chaining! When you've found the Pokemon you want, kill it or catch it. You cannot run away. Running breaks the chain. After you've killed the first, you'll notice that when the Battle Screen fades, and you're back in the grass, 4 (or less) more patches will shake. One of these new patches contain another of the Pokemon you just battled. The hard part about chaining.....is making sure you find it! If you run into another of what you're after, good job! You're on the right path! But....if you run into something else....sorry. Your chain is broken. If you're chaining a common Pokemon, say a Machop on Route 209, then you want the first kind of grass. (Read above for more on the types) A rarer Pokemon would be found in the second type of grass, example being Shinx on the first routes in the game. SO, if you are chaining Shinx, and Shinx is in the second type of grass, where should you look to continue your chain? The second type of grass. Always enter grass that is the SAME as the grass you first entered, to start your chain. It increases the chances of you seeing the same Pokemon. To better increase your chances at seeing the same Pokemon, go to the patches farthest away from you. 4 or more spaces away. Any closer than that, and you're risking breaking your chain. You may notice a patch on the edge of the grass, near the road, or some water. It's 4 spaces away. Should you go to it? NO. Do not ever approach a shaking patch near the edge of the area you are in. The Edge makes chains break randomly, for no reason. You risk chain breaks if you go near Edge Shakers. This includes any patch that is not completely surrounded by other patches. Even Diagonally. Oh noes! Only one patch shook after that last battle! And it's near the edge! IS ALL HOPE LOST!? No. Don't be silly. Simply run about until your PokeRadar is recharged, and use it again. This will give you 4 (or less) new patches, and will NOT break your chain. This is a very important rule. If you don't like the look of the patches given to you the first time, reset. Be PICKY, when you are higher up. Don't go to any old patch. When you are just starting, it's ok to run to anything, but later on you don't want to risk all the time you've put into it. When you get to around 30, be very careful. This is a danger zone for me, and I get very paranoid. I only go into patches I feel comfortable with, and know have a low chance of chain breaking. When you get to 40, DO NOT GO INTO ANYMORE GRASS. There is no point. Just stop chaining. Just use your Radar, recharge, and use the Radar again. Over and over. Eventually, if you're at 40, the third kind of patch will appear. The Shiny Pokemon Patch. Since you don't see if often, you might feel as if you will miss it when it happens, or you might mistake the second type of grass shaking for the Shiny Patch. Well, let me assure you the Shiny Patch is very distinguishable. Here is a video that shows one. You can also find many more on YouTube...watch them until you are satisfied you know what it looks like. When you are positive you have a shiny patch, proceed to it, careful not to hit any other shaking patches on the way. Do battle with the shiny, and catch it. Can't really help you there, it's up to you. After you've caught it or killed it, SAVE YOUR GAME IMMEDIATELY, so even if the game freezes, or dies, or something happens, you still have at least 1 shiny. As you may notice, after the match with the shiny, your chain is still intact. That is correct. You can continue resetting the Radar to net as many shinys of that Pokemon as you want. I myself caught 9 shiny Geodude on occasion. That is basically the gist of Chaining. I didn't type this all up to actually inform anyone on the exact details, just to give a vague introduction. If you are seriously considering chaining, then I suggest you visit Google and search for a few guides on it. They will help fill in any blanks I may, and probably did, leave. There is no TL;DR version, so......don't read if it's TL. Phew, now that thats over with, the topic is open to any other tips, pointers, and braggers. :) |
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| Doob Zurz | Jun 20 2008, 09:30 PM Post #2 |
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Now for all the shinys I've obtained with this method. 7 Shinx 9 Geodude 2 Porygon 1 Phanpy 1 Swablu 4 Cubone 1 Mareep 1 Medatite 1 Venomoth 3 Shuckle 1 Baltoy 5 Gastly 2 Beldum 4 Electrike 1 Ralts 1 Trapinch Edited by Doob Zurz, Jun 28 2008, 02:52 PM.
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| KFox | Jun 20 2008, 09:47 PM Post #3 |
It's the Pii to the Oh-Kay-Ee-Em-Oh-En!
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My shinys so far with this method: -3 Skitty (Chain of 45) -1 Ponyta (Chain of 36) -11 Bronzor (First caught at 40, last at 51. Chain carried to 57) -2 Absol (Chain of 42) -4 Zigzagoon (Chain of 44) -4 Shinx (Chain of 44) -17 Ponyta (Chain of 59) -1 Wurmple (Chain of 15) Highest chains: 59- Ponyta 57- Bronzor 45- Skitty 44- Zigzagoon 44- Shinx 43- Starly 42- Absol 39-Pidgey Edited by KFox, Jul 30 2008, 04:53 PM.
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| Memento Mori | Jun 21 2008, 05:12 AM Post #4 |
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Current shinies: None  I've gotten chains as high as 36, but I've never seen a shiny. Doob, on the other hand, apparently finds shiny Venomoth off a chain of 1. >_> I'm working on Pachirisu and Sheepiez -- I mean Mareep. |
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| Jin | Jun 21 2008, 05:42 AM Post #5 |
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Well... this kinda just seems to be me, but if I walk to a space thats 6+ spaces away from where I am I hit a pokemon that breaks the chain, without fail. Current Shinies: none Current goals: Ponyta Vulpix |
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| indimew | Jun 21 2008, 10:05 AM Post #6 |
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If you recharge your radar, keep in mind to only go a 2 or 3 space distance. I have had times when the chain breaks because you walk farther away from that. Also, the chain can break for no reason. KFox has made a list of reasons your chain could break. A few are: 1) If you breathe wrong 2) If your skin cells are divisible by 8 3) If you look at the game wrong =) Edit: My goals!: Pachirisu Chatot Roselia Edited by indimew, Jun 21 2008, 10:05 AM.
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| KFox | Jun 21 2008, 10:43 AM Post #7 |
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It's the Pii to the Oh-Kay-Ee-Em-Oh-En!
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Added my chain info to my post, in case people wanted to know. :B |
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