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==Masuda's method== | ==Masuda's method== | ||
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In his online column, [[Junichi Masuda]] detailed that he programmed a method of easily obtaining {{Shiny}} Pokémon utilizing the GTS. Dubbed the ''[[Masuda method]]'' by fans, it activates when two Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] are from games from different language regions. This significantly raises the odds of their offspring being a [[ | In his online column, [[Junichi Masuda]] detailed that he programmed a method of easily obtaining {{Shiny}} Pokémon utilizing the GTS. Dubbed the ''[[Masuda method]]'' by fans, it activates when two Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] are from games from different language regions. This significantly raises the odds of their offspring being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. | ||
If an {{pkmn|Egg}} is hatched from a Pokémon received from a game originating from a language other than the language of the player's cartridge, the chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon from that egg increase. It will not work if both Pokémon are from the same foreign language, even if it is a different language from the game; or if the player uses one of his or her own Pokémon and the [[Meister]]'s {{p|Magikarp}}. This is because the Magikarp has been generated on the same game as the player's Pokémon. | If an {{pkmn|Egg}} is hatched from a Pokémon received from a game originating from a language other than the language of the player's cartridge, the chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon from that egg increase. It will not work if both Pokémon are from the same foreign language, even if it is a different language from the game; or if the player uses one of his or her own Pokémon and the [[Meister]]'s {{p|Magikarp}}. This is because the Magikarp has been generated on the same game as the player's Pokémon. | ||
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The Masuda method is possible due to coding Masuda programmed into the games. If, in the [[Pokémon Day Care]], the game recognizes one of the Pokémon as having a different home location as the other, the chances of having a Shiny Pokémon in the egg will be six times higher, increasing from 1/8192 to 1/1366 in Generation V, or five times higher to 1/1639 in the Generation IV games. | The Masuda method is possible due to coding Masuda programmed into the games. If, in the [[Pokémon Day Care]], the game recognizes one of the Pokémon as having a different home location as the other, the chances of having a Shiny Pokémon in the egg will be six times higher, increasing from 1/8192 to 1/1366 in Generation V, or five times higher to 1/1639 in the Generation IV games. | ||
Though the odds of obtaining a Shiny Pokémon are still fairly low, the chances have now been increased so significantly that players are touting it as a more reliable method than the [[Poké Radar]]. In addition, it allows players to customize their team further, with specific [[egg move]]s and {{IV}}s that would be either unavailable or harder to obtain, making using Masuda's method even more appealing. However, when breeding with two foreign Pokémon, the 50% chance of passing down a parent's nature via an {{ | Though the odds of obtaining a Shiny Pokémon are still fairly low, the chances have now been increased so significantly that players are touting it as a more reliable method than the [[Poké Radar]]. In addition, it allows players to customize their team further, with specific [[egg move]]s and {{IV}}s that would be either unavailable or harder to obtain, making using Masuda's method even more appealing. However, when breeding with two foreign Pokémon, the 50% chance of passing down a parent's nature via an {{evostone|Everstone}} is not present. | ||
==Controversy and criticism== | ==Controversy and criticism== | ||
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There is also a risk of receiving hacked Pokémon, as information regarding the [[Original Trainer|OT]] or the [[Trainer ID number|ID number]] when seeking Pokémon was not displayed in Diamond or Pearl (this information was added starting with Platinum). | There is also a risk of receiving hacked Pokémon, as information regarding the [[Original Trainer|OT]] or the [[Trainer ID number|ID number]] when seeking Pokémon was not displayed in Diamond or Pearl (this information was added starting with Platinum). | ||
Pokémon with a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Classic Ribbon}} or {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Premier Ribbon}} cannot be traded on the GTS, making event Pokémon even more difficult to obtain as they frequently come with such | Pokémon with a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Classic Ribbon}} or {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Premier Ribbon}} cannot be traded on the GTS, making event Pokémon even more difficult to obtain as they frequently come with such Ribbons attached. | ||
===Temporary legendary Pokémon ban=== | ===Temporary legendary Pokémon ban=== | ||
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[[es:Terminal Global]] | [[es:Terminal Global]] | ||
[[fr:Global Trade Station]] | [[fr:Global Trade Station]] | ||
[[it:Centro Globale ]] | [[it:Centro Globale]] | ||
[[ja:グローバルトレードステーション]] | [[ja:グローバルトレードステーション]] | ||