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Hawks November 11th, 2007 5:05 AM

*annoyed* Shiny Starly
 
Yes, I know a shiny starly isn't the greatest thing int he world.. But as I was chasing after Mesprit, I found the grass it was in and started searching,

I surprising found a shiny starly. I through a poke ball, caught it instantly, and then went on to catch mesprit. I failed to catch it and accidently killed it.

Then I thought 'Yes! a shiny!' and then it hit me. I wouldn't have another chance to catch Mesprit.. So I was forced to choose.. Shiny starly or Mesprit.

In the end, I chose to turn it off and on and attempt Mesprit again. But now I feel so foolish for not saving after I caught the shiny! :(

Oh well, life goes on.

Eruption November 11th, 2007 5:12 AM

That decision would of depended on how many shines I have already, if I had to make the decision.

I would of chose to keep the Starly.

But then again, that would of been my first shiny.

sims796 November 11th, 2007 5:19 AM

You did the right. Thing. When you learn to chain, you'll find more shinies.

Vettore November 11th, 2007 5:24 AM

I would have kept the Starly, and searched for Mespirit in the GTS.

MegaMushroom07 November 11th, 2007 5:28 AM

Mespirit is one of most pathetic Pokemon there is; I'd have kept the Starley.

Gulpin November 11th, 2007 5:42 AM

Who cares about a stupid Mesprit? I'd take the starly. But that might be because I hate Legends. :)

MegaMushroom07 November 11th, 2007 5:43 AM

Nobody would accept a Mespirit for a Shiny Starley....you have to consider these things.

Chikase Fortala November 11th, 2007 5:45 AM

Yeah, i agree... Keep the shiny Starly. Mesprit is pants.

Dyegov November 11th, 2007 5:57 AM

It's too late to keep the shiny, but IMO that's what you should have done. A shiny is not that easy to find, but anyway, life goes on . . .

pigeon315 November 11th, 2007 8:45 AM

u coud of got mespirt of most people neway, but wots the fuss about shinies are they stronger?

MegaMushroom07 November 11th, 2007 8:51 AM

This text makes my eyes bleed....

Shiny Pokemon are rare; You have about 1 in 4920 chance of encountering one. Also, some Pokemon look great in shiny form, e.g., Charizard, which is black.

Gooberdued November 11th, 2007 9:24 AM

Actually, MegaMushroom, they're even rarer, about 1 in 8000.

I agree with what Vettore said, keep the Starly and get a Mespirit on GTS. Although that's easy for me to say (I have an unlimited supply of legit Jirachis to use as trading fodder), as you might not have anything someone might want for a Mespirit.

MegaMushroom07 November 11th, 2007 9:28 AM

A shiny Starley can be traded for many Mespirits.

Gooberdued November 11th, 2007 9:33 AM

Yes, but he doesn't have a shiny Starly.

Arcknight316 November 11th, 2007 9:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gooberdued (Post 3071632)
Yes, but he doesn't have a shiny Starly.

Not anymore he doesn't.

Oh and it's 1/8192.

MegaMushroom07 November 11th, 2007 9:38 AM

But he does have a Mespirit. So, there would be little purpose in searching for one.

ultranerd57 November 11th, 2007 9:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gooberdued (Post 3071596)
Actually, MegaMushroom, they're even rarer, about 1 in 8000.

I agree with what Vettore said, keep the Starly and get a Mespirit on GTS. Although that's easy for me to say (I have an unlimited supply of legit Jirachis to use as trading fodder), as you might not have anything someone might want for a Mespirit.


To be exact its a 1 in 8192 chance to get a shiny.
Oh and good luck finding another shiny starly.

Hawks November 11th, 2007 9:40 AM

lol thanks. I only chose mesprit because my wifi connection is rubbish. and I will have a better chance of shinys in chaining.

Ariel November 11th, 2007 7:00 PM

That's truly gutting.

I believe a lesson can be learned from all of this:
ALWAYS SAVE AFTER CATCHING A SHINY POKEMON.
:]

Since your connection is not so good, you made the right choice by re-setting for Mesprit. Despite everyone saying Mesprit is lame, it's still a Legendary and needed to advance to the National Dex. And it WAS just a Starly, after all. Nothing that's awesome. However...a Shiny Staraptor, is pretty awesome.

ThePlaya November 11th, 2007 9:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariel (Post 3072852)
That's truly gutting.

I believe a lesson can be learned from all of this:
ALWAYS SAVE AFTER CATCHING A SHINY POKEMON.
:]

Since your connection is not so good, you made the right choice by re-setting for Mesprit. Despite everyone saying Mesprit is lame, it's still a Legendary and needed to advance to the National Dex. And it WAS just a Starly, after all. Nothing that's awesome. However...a Shiny Staraptor, is pretty awesome.

Well you don't need to have it(Catch it)all you need to do is to have seen it...btw you should have kept the shiny starly because no one cares about Mesprit...shinys are more rare then legendaries...me thinks.And legendarys are just not cool for me

mudkiprulz November 12th, 2007 9:20 AM

i would say the shiny starly =better. but mesprit CAN be shiny too, ya know.

Nacon November 12th, 2007 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawks (Post 3070893)
Yes, I know a shiny starly isn't the greatest thing int he world.. But as I was chasing after Mesprit, I found the grass it was in and started searching,

I surprising found a shiny starly. I through a poke ball, caught it instantly, and then went on to catch mesprit. I failed to catch it and accidently killed it.

Then I thought 'Yes! a shiny!' and then it hit me. I wouldn't have another chance to catch Mesprit.. So I was forced to choose.. Shiny starly or Mesprit.

In the end, I chose to turn it off and on and attempt Mesprit again. But now I feel so foolish for not saving after I caught the shiny! :(

Oh well, life goes on.

your call on that, man... but let that be a strong lesson that you need to get into the habit of saving.

Oni Link November 12th, 2007 2:16 PM

To be honest, it probably isn't really that hard to find a Shiny Starly on here either, someone is likely to have one. In fact, I do, so if you want, just give me a PM ;D

Pokemon Diamond November 12th, 2007 2:19 PM

HAH. Woulda kept the Starly. Mesprit, legendary, yet easy to get from GTS or a friend who doesnt need it.

MegaMushroom07 November 12th, 2007 2:24 PM

Or, anyone that doesn't need it. Which is everyone.


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