Chain Fishing

Learn the ins and outs of Chain Fishing in Pokémon X and Y! Boost your Shiny Pokémon odds with this advanced catching technique. Get started now!

Hey there! So, you're looking to catch some Shiny Pokémon, huh? Chain Fishing is a super neat way to do it in Pokémon X and Y, and it's actually pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. It's all about reeling in the same Pokémon species over and over again to increase your chances of finding a Shiny one. Think of it like a streak – the longer it is, the better your odds!

The basic idea is to use your Fishing Rod in any body of water where you could normally Surf. You'll know a Pokémon is biting when you see some “!” or “!!” pop up above the water. When that happens, you need to quickly press the A Button to start a battle. If you keep encountering the same Pokémon species, you're on your way to building a chain!

Now, there are a few things that can break your chain, so you'll want to watch out for these:

• If you hook a different Pokémon species than the one you've been catching, the chain breaks.
• If you don't get any bites and have to cast your line again, that can also break it.
• Moving from your spot, even a little bit, will reset your chain. So, pick a good spot and stick to it!
• Pressing the A Button too early or too late when you get a bite can also mess things up. Timing is key here!
• There's a theory that switching rods might break the chain, but it's generally not something you need to worry about since switching rods usually changes the species you encounter anyway.

The source mentions that with enough patience, you can even find Shinies of Pokémon like Magikarp or Luvdisc, which are commonly found with the Old Rod. But hey, who knows, maybe you'll even snag a Shiny Starmie or Gyarados with this method!

It takes some practice, but keep at it, and you'll be finding those elusive Shinies in no time. Good luck!