Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Team member #4 & another underodds on this file. Four in a row!!
One of my favourite Pokemon and shinies in the series. I can't quite believe the luck on this file! Long may it continue though omg!
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Team member #4 & another underodds on this file. Four in a row!!
One of my favourite Pokemon and shinies in the series. I can't quite believe the luck on this file! Long may it continue though omg!
Thanks for watching!
Twitter/X - https://x.com/Sonikks1
Instagram - instagram.com/steve_sonikks
![[LIVE] Shiny Squirtle after 1,805 REs in Ultra Moon via Island Scan [Full odds]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QVC8iclPYWY/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Squirtle after 1,805 REs in Ultra Moon via Island Scan [Full odds]
2nd of the Kanto trio shines much quicker than the first (Charmander). I was terrified during this hunt that I wouldnt notice the shiny when it appeared but I noticed it straight away. It looks super different. I love this line a lot and Ill eventually be getting one in FireRed/LeafGreen but I love Island Scanning for these to get them in unique Pokéballs.
Next up is probably Alolan Sandshrew I think but well see. Thanks for watching as always.
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![[LIVE] Shiny Lapras after 1,246 SRs in HeartGold (DTQ #2)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RDXp_mYPULU/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Lapras after 1,246 SRs in HeartGold (DTQ #2)
Shiny Lapras appears very quickly for me as my 2nd team member for my Dream Team Quest. Always really liked this shiny and I got a great nature for it too. I was initially planning to hunt this in Gen III but I much prefer it in 4th Gen after having watched other videos on it. Love the purple on it and its walking sprite behind me is just incredible.
Next up is Steelix, at Cliff Cave. Hopefully its another fast but if not, its a 100% repel trick so it doesnt matter how long it takes. Really keen to get this quest done this year so I can hunt the roaming Latios/Latias in Kanto.
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![[LIVE] Shiny Dratini in FireRed after 9,732 seen in FireRed (DTQ #4)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RVX4mN8nj0Y/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Dratini in FireRed after 9,732 seen in FireRed (DTQ #4)
Shiny Dratini appears just shy of 10,000 seen for my FireRed Dream Team member #4! I had a decent feeling this would be a kind hunt after Eevee took 25,000. Considering this was a 3 in 1 reset hunt, I dont think it was all that bad plus I streamed this hunt exclusively too which always helps pass the time quicker.
This line is a popular shiny hunt for obvious reasons. Its a classic Kanto Pokemon that is a very nice shiny and the ways you hunt it in Gen 3 and 4, in particular, are very easy. Id love to try for one in Platinum one day, who knows.
Next up is Omanyte though Im considering Shelder out of order but I dont know yet. Well see.
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![[LIVE] Shiny Manaphy after 1,395 eggs hatched in Diamond (Pokemon Ranger)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RcCcTnxNfyc/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Manaphy after 1,395 eggs hatched in Diamond (Pokemon Ranger)
Completely lost for words even still. Shiny Manaphy after a mere 1,395 eggs hatched. It feels surreal to be uploading this video and typing this description out. The shiny of all shinies honestly. Its such a beautiful, elegant colour as well. I really, really did not think it was going to shine so quickly.
Theres a lot to say in this description. I want to start by saying a massive thanks to both Cyal (TheUnderdog2020) & Mark (ShinyHunterSandslash). Weve all talked a lot about this hunt for a number of years and even though Im the final one to get it, I need to acknowledge the motivation that kept us going. Youre legends, lads.
Sub to Mark please; https://www.youtube.com/c/ShinyHunterSandslash
Secondly, this hunt was not fun to prepare. In total, I played through 12 copies of Pokemon Ranger and received 8 eggs. It wasnt until we discovered the Ranger Net trick when I was on my 5th playthrough. Shoutout to Cyal for spotting that. I found some cheap copies of Ranger on Ebay, game stores and charity shops. Ive since sold them for roughly the same prize but I NEVER want to play through Ranger again. Awful game lol.
Thirdly, this method was super interesting and it stemmed from the idea that if you could reduce the idle time a system has so its preparing a save file or preparing to receive eggs, it would be better over time. I truly believe this is the fastest way to hunt this provided youre able to get the resources. It was an enjoyable hunt that required a lot of attention and if youre genuinely interested in trying this hunt for yourself, please try it. Id love to hear your thoughts.
Also you may note that the date is different (I found it on the 9th). Well due to how RNG works in Gen 4 (and 5 I think) when I was playing two systems at once, on the same date, at the same time, I was hitting the same frame a few times when producing a new save file. I would get the same Trainer ID (and secret ID) across two different games. To counter this, Matt/AbsolBlogsPokemon suggested I have each system on different dates to ensure I wasnt getting save files which were clones of each other. It worked, thanks Matt.
Lastly, I have included an unedited version of the encounter to show legitimacy. There is a detailed explanation as to why I feel its necessary in this case to avoid any claims of hacking/falsehood. If you have any questions, please let me know and Ill do my best to provide you with reassurance provided youre polite or civil.
In order to this method, youll need 4 copies of Diamond and Pearl (collective), 8 Ranger eggs, 4 systems. I dont wish to claim this as the best method. Best is arbitrary. You may find it more comfortable to hunt using 1 egg or 4 eggs, who knows. Do what you think is best.
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![[LIVE] Shiny Horsea after 5,698 fishing encounters in FireRed + Evolutions](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RnKQ96fxG-s/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Horsea after 5,698 fishing encounters in FireRed + Evolutions
The second phase for Shiny Shellder ends with a Shiny Horsea. I was hoping for one of these as I don’t have one yet & its a really nice shiny! Kingdra is a very nostalgic Pokemon as I grew up playing Gen 2. I mentioned in the video that I’d love to get one in Gen 2 someday and I fully intend to.
I’m already close to odds for Shellder on phase 3 so here’s hoping this hunt will end soon.
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![[LIVE] Shiny Roaming Suicune in FireRed after 16,321 SRs [10k sub special]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RxbwdotGX4E/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Roaming Suicune in FireRed after 16,321 SRs [10k sub special]
Seriously, how nice does this look in 3rd Gen? This is an absolute dream to obtain. This wasnt my initial 10k sub special that I had planned but it took a lot longer than I was hoping for so I decided to just make it that. This hunt was started in December of last year (2017) so it took around 10 months though I did have regular breaks from it to get other targets. This is my 2nd shiny roamer as of yet.
This hunt probably seems like fresh hell but honestly, if youre consistent with around 100 per day its not too bad. I hunted on two systems for maximum efficiency. I feel like a third might have slowed me down but I dont know for sure. People have asked me for an average time per reset but the truth is, I cant say for certain. Everyone who hunts a roamer will do so at different speeds to the RNG element on whether theyre on the route or not.
I hope you enjoy this video, I put a lot of effort into it for sure. Thank you to each and every one of my subscribers. I will be doing more hunts like this in the future for sure as I really like roamers at the moment.
This was also obtained using a legitimate copy of FireRed + capture card. This was not obtained using an emulator.
Link to the glitch; https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/List_of_glitches_in_Generation_III#Ruby.2C_Sapphire.2C_FireRed.2C_and_LeafGreen
Best of luck on your hunts!
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![[LIVE] Shiny Safari Zone Chansey CAUGHT after 896 random encounters! (328,930 total)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S_tjuLCgoio/mqdefault.jpg "[LIVE] Shiny Safari Zone Chansey CAUGHT after 896 random encounters! (328,930 total)
Shiny Chansey caught from FireRed LeafGreen Safari Zone. Heres a video I was beginning to think I would never make and upload for you guys to watch. This is by far my proudest and rarest shiny currently in my collection.
I had seen 4 Chansey in total before catching which is a little under the expected amount using the Bait trick though when you consider that I threw a ball at the first one, 3 in total is very generous in terms of RNG. The heartbreak of seeing two of them flee during Safari Week first turn, first bait was horrendous and it did knock my confidence a bit. After a small break, I knew I had to catch her and I wasnt going to stop phasing until I did. Literally two hours after finishing my Roamer Quest on stream, I found her again and well, the video will do the rest of the talking. RNG is cruel but it can be so kind as well. I keep saying this but I dont think Ill ever top that night as a shiny hunter.
Also really random but I was listening to Billie Eilish when I found her. Shout out to you Billie.
In terms of stats;
Chansey #1 took 25 phases to appear totaling 194,086 encounters
Chansey #2 took 15 phases to appear totaling 104,044 encounters
Chansey #3 took 2 phases to appear totaling 12,704 encounters
Chansey #4 took 4 phases to appear totaling 18,096 encounters (caught)
In total - 328,930 encounters to catch her. Proud!
If youre curious at all about the bait method, please see this document by ProfessorRex who took his time to understand the Safari mechanics and collect his research;
https://www.docdroid.net/Tx5NbeU/safari-zone-research-pdf#page=13
Without this research, there is every opportunity that I would never have added this amazing shiny to my Gen 3 collection. Please support his Twitch here; https://twitch.tv/brofessorslab
Massive thank you to you buddy, seriously.
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