Neo's Epic Shiny Hunting Journey

Aug 6, 2024

Lecture Notes on Neo's Shiny Hunting Achievement

Introduction

  • Celebrating Neo's achievement in Pokemon shiny hunting.
  • Neo has caught a shiny Riolu after 18 months of single encounter hunting.
  • He is also a proud owner of a shiny Shindenja.

Achievement Details

  • Location: Challenger Cave
  • Shiny Riolu:
    • Very rare shiny Pokemon; known for its difficulty in breeding and encountering.
    • Shiny Lucario is generally sought after because it is part of a breeding process with Riolu.
  • Prior Encounters:
    • Neo encountered 35 other shinies before finding Riolu.
    • Mention of other shinies encountered in Challenger Cave: Sneasel, Snover, etc.

Rarity of Shiny Riolu

  • One of the top three rarest shinies in Pokemon:
    • Comparatively rare along with Shiny Shaman and Shiny Shindenja.
    • Neo has caught both Shiny Shaman and Shiny Riolu, making his collection unique.

Hunting Process

  • Hunting Method:
    • Repel hunting to increase chances of encountering shiny Pokemon.
    • High cost in Pokecoins per hour to repel hunt.
  • Mental Challenge:
    • 36 phases of shiny hunting can be mentally exhausting.
    • Neo's perseverance noted despite the challenges faced.

Catching the Shiny

  • Catch Attempt:
    • Use of a Master Ball was suggested and ultimately executed by Neo.
    • This choice respected since it's a rare shiny.
  • Catch Statistics:
    • Time: 11:59:51 PM, significant for timing.
    • Nature: Sassy with 31 IV.

Conclusion

  • Huge congratulations to Neo for his hard work and achievement.
  • Acknowledgment of community excitement and participation during the catch.
  • Encouraged viewers to like and subscribe for more content.