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This practice is widely considered useful, as rebooting the game will modify hidden data values. The values that determine the {{pkmn2|Shiny|shininess}} of an in-game event Pokémon is of particular interest here, as are the Pokémon's {{IV}}s and [[nature]]s. Soft-resetting eliminates the need to constantly turn off (and on) the game when attempting to get a Pokémon with these specific qualities. Although time-consuming, it is a widely practiced method to get a desired Pokémon.
This practice is widely considered useful, as rebooting the game will modify hidden data values. The values that determine the {{pkmn2|Shiny|shininess}} of an in-game event Pokémon is of particular interest here, as are the Pokémon's {{IV}}s and [[nature]]s. Soft-resetting eliminates the need to constantly turn off (and on) the game when attempting to get a Pokémon with these specific qualities. Although time-consuming, it is a widely practiced method to get a desired Pokémon.


When soft resetting for a shiny Pokémon, another similar term, shiny resetting, can also be used.
When soft resetting for a Shiny Pokémon, another similar term, shiny resetting, can also be used.


The method is made much easier if a DS Pokémon game is played on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], as the START button is almost directly under the R button. The same applies for the SELECT button and the L button.
The method is made much easier if a DS Pokémon game is played on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], as the START button is almost directly under the R button. The same applies for the SELECT button and the L button.
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