'Pokemon Sun and Moon' Guide: How to Breed Shiny Pokemon Easily

Shiny Pokemon in "Pokemon Sun and Moon" are just like the usual Pokemon but in a different shade or color and this is the reason why they are considered rare. So it's not surprising that many players use them to breed new Pokemon with the hopes that their offspring will also be shiny. This is a common misconception about breeding shiny Pokemon so this article will clarify the right way to breed shiny Pokemon.

How to Breed Shiny Pokemon Easily

The easiest way to breed shiny Pokemon is to use the Masuda method properly. This method is basically breeding two Pokemon from different origins to increase the chances of getting a shiny Pokemon. However, it doesn't work like it used to in the earlier version of the game. Since "Pokemon Sun and Moon" offers options in what language each player prefer to use, this means a player who chooses the English language will automatically be categorized from the English region regardless of where the game was acquired. The same goes for every player in the world, players from Japan who chooses to play in German language will automatically categorize their Pokemon in the German language.

Therefore, the proper way to do a Masuda method in "Pokemon Sun and Moon" is to look for a Pokemon trade with a different language from the players to ensure it is in fact from a different region. Then just head to the girl to start breeding the Pokemon.

How to Quickly Hatch Eggs in "Pokemon Sun and Moon"

All that's left to do is to reach the number of steps needed to hatch the egg which is by walking or do the Taurus shortcut by running in circles while riding it. The shortcut usually takes about 3 minutes of continuous circling to hatch an egg so it's really a method to consider in "Pokemon Sun and Moon".