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Venitardus March 29th, 2015 12:02 PM

Shiny Badge Quest
 
Do you like shiny Pokémon? Do you like finding them during your play through of the games? Then this is the challenge for you.

If you dont know what this challenge is, or just need a refresher, this challenge is pretty simple. You have to find a shiny pokemon before each major boss/gym/E4 battle. It doesn't matter if you if you'd use the shiny or not, but one must be found before each major battle, but how you find it doesn't matter. You can use the pokeradar when it's obtained, trade over or capture a pokemon that knows sweet sweet for hordes in later generations, dexnav in ORAS, chain fishing, or any other tactic to obtain within the game you're playing.

How to sign up:
Just use this simple sign up sheet.
Username:
Game:

Now the games are any game that has shiny Pokémon in them, so gen 2 and onwards are the eligible games. I'm going to put two versions of the games, standard and super. Standard being just collecting 8 shines for the 8 badges (1 for each badge), then the option of getting another 5 for the E4 and champion. In Super, you have to collect 8 shinies (or more for said games below), 1 per badge, and collect one for every other major battle (such as one shiny for the first Maxie/Archie Battle) including the E4 and champion. Also, you have to catch a shiny before a major battle; so you'd have to catch one before each badge, and not all 8 at once then go through the game.
The games end when you:

STANDARD
GSC: Beat Lance a first time.
RSE: Beat Steven the first time
FRLG: Beat rival (champion) at E4
DPPt.: Beat Cynthia the first time
HGSS: Beat lance the first time
BW: Beat N at the E4
B2W2: Beat iris the first time
XY: Beat diantha a first time
ORAS: Beat Steven a first time.

SUPER:
GSC: Collect all 8 Kanto badges. Beat lance again after collecting 8 Kanto badges (optional)
RS: Beat Steven a second time.
E: Beat Steven a second time and/or beat frontier brains.
FRLG: Beat the sevi islands side mission (team rocket).
DP Beat Cynthia a second time
Pt.: Beat platinums frontier brains; beat Cynthia a second time.
HGSS: Collect all 8 Kanto badges; Beat lance a second time after collecting 8 kanto badges(optional)
BW: Beat alder a first time.
B2W2: Beat Black City/White Tower last boss.
XY: Beat rival at kiloude City
ORAS: Beat Zinnia.

For B2/W2 you can do the challenge mode if you would like to. Also if you'd like, you can post your journey down below so everyone can see. Also, you CAN NOT trade any shinies over. You have to catch them within the game you are playing. No exceptions. You can also do multiple games at one of you chose to do so.

Here's my sign up:
Username: Venitardus
Games: Platinum standard and ORAS Super

Current members:
Spoiler:
Venitardus ~ platinum: standard; ORAS: super
TheCrystalFlaaffy ~ Alpha Sapphire: Standard
NeoRed ~ SoulSilver SUPER; Pearl Standard
Zuko ~ Pokemon Heartgold standard
Sontaran201 ~ Alpha Sapphire: super; Heartgold Super
alisonmonique: HG standard
nick_rupee: Alpha Sapphire standard
SoftAirGaming: Heartgold ~ Super
Tarro57: Soul Silver - Standard
Shiny_torchic: ORAS ~ Super
Pichu0156 : LeafGreen standard
Spoonacross: Omega Ruby Standard
Obsideon: Platinum - standard
DarkChibimon: Gold Super
LRachelR5: Omega Ruby standard
Jacob: Ruby Standard
asphodel: Alpha Sapphire standard
Mardovelin: Y standard
Tenjin - Soul Silver super


Members completed:
Spoiler:
Venitardus ~ Omega Ruby Super


As always, have fun!

sorry if this is already made.

Venitardus March 31st, 2015 2:44 PM

Well, first update:

Got a shiny mudkip after 78 SR's, beat rival, made it to petalburg. Tried dexnaving for shiny ralts, got seedot instead. No complaints about this. (I'm doing every rival/head boss of team magma as like a gym.)

Venitardus April 5th, 2015 2:12 PM

Found a shiny makuhita yesterday after about 100 hordes. Named him max, beat brawly and am now in slateport.

stp April 12th, 2015 5:11 PM

No offense, this seems like a total pain in the butt. I found my first shiny through chaining yesterday and that took near on 2 hours. It just doesn't seem worth it.

Venitardus May 2nd, 2015 6:30 AM

Been trying to get another shiny or 2 before I faced my final. Nothing yet. Hopefully I can get one today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp (Post 8704173)
No offense, this seems like a total pain in the butt. I found my first shiny through chaining yesterday and that took near on 2 hours. It just doesn't seem worth it.

and yeah it can be. But it's a challenge I was willing to try and post it here in case if anyone else wanted to try it.

TheCrystalFlaaffy May 10th, 2015 8:29 PM

Started doing something similar to this on my AS, might as well sign up :)

Username: TheCrystalFlaaffy
Game: Alpha Sapphire
Difficulty: Standard

The difference between this challenge and what I'm doing is that I have to catch a shiny on every route, SR every possible gift Pokemon and stationary encounter I can, and have a full team of shinies by the end of the playthrough.

Currently at 1050 SRs for Treecko and counting. I'll update when I make some more progress :)

TheCrystalFlaaffy May 17th, 2015 9:09 PM

Just posting to let you know I'm still participating, just not having much luck with this Treecko. I'm at 1297 SRs and still no shiny. I am working on it right now though so hopefully I get it soon :)

Venitardus May 18th, 2015 6:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCrystalFlaaffy (Post 8755403)
Just posting to let you know I'm still participating, just not having much luck with this Treecko. I'm at 1297 SRs and still no shiny. I am working on it right now though so hopefully I get it soon :)

That's fine. I know how hard it can be to get a shiny starter at the beginning of the game (even though I got a shiny mudkip in about 79 SR's, which is the quickest I got one without breeding). I still haven't had much luck in my game either.

TheCrystalFlaaffy May 26th, 2015 11:57 AM

Took a little break from soft resetting but I'm back in it now, at 1,800 SRs and counting for that Treecko and I won't stop until I get it!

This is the longest it's ever taken me to get a shiny but I'll keep pushing through. While taking a break I was playing my Omega Ruby and breeding for a competitively viable Ludicolo and got a shiny without even trying, hopefully that didn't take my luck away from me. I know the Lotad doesn't count for the challenge but I'm still really happy with it and thought I would share :)

TheCrystalFlaaffy June 1st, 2015 10:14 AM

Finally got my Treecko after 1957 SRs! It's a lonely nature too, not too bad. Looks like Smaug is going to be a nice mixed attacker :)

Looking for a shiny Poochyena on Route 101 now. Hopefully I find it sooner than I found Treecko.

NeoRed June 7th, 2015 9:07 AM

I'll join i guess.
UserName: NeoRed
Games: SoulSilver SUPER & Pearl Standard (Oh gawd pearl, time for years of SRing for a starter xD)

Venitardus June 28th, 2015 11:11 AM

So I've been trying to get a ralts again. No luck yet. I'm thinking of trying to get an electric type or a water type recently though.

ZukoRed June 28th, 2015 5:49 PM

This looks cool
Username: Zuko
Game: Pokemon Heartgold

Relica July 4th, 2015 9:05 PM

Hello, I think this is an interesting side challenge I'd like to take up. I've always been interested in the act of shiny hunting, but could never really justify a reason to do so. If I included it as a part of a challenge I think I could see myself doing it if I added a few bonus rules to it, like having to use the shiny Pokemon and such no matter what it is, level limits, etc. I just have a few questions for it to be honest. I want to do a generation previous to sixth generation, however, I do not have the carts to do so. I would have to emulate them to be able to do the run I wanted to. I was wondering what the rules would be if I were to do this? I can obviously understand that cheating in the shiny through a cheating device wouldn't really be fair to the run, but, are there any other limitations I should place on myself? I'm just curious and would like some clarification on the matter. Thank you for your time.

Venitardus July 5th, 2015 2:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relica (Post 8829621)
Hello, I think this is an interesting side challenge I'd like to take up. I've always been interested in the act of shiny hunting, but could never really justify a reason to do so. If I included it as a part of a challenge I think I could see myself doing it if I added a few bonus rules to it, like having to use the shiny Pokemon and such no matter what it is, level limits, etc. I just have a few questions for it to be honest. I want to do a generation previous to sixth generation, however, I do not have the carts to do so. I would have to emulate them to be able to do the run I wanted to. I was wondering what the rules would be if I were to do this? I can obviously understand that cheating in the shiny through a cheating device wouldn't really be fair to the run, but, are there any other limitations I should place on myself? I'm just curious and would like some clarification on the matter. Thank you for your time.


As long as you don't use any cheats to get a shiny, emulators are fine by my books.

Sontaran201 July 31st, 2015 7:28 PM

I will be doing a Super ORAS (Alpha Sapphire) Got Treecko at 1500 SRs.
Also doing Super HG. Totodile at 130 SRs.

Venitardus August 7th, 2015 2:11 AM

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Forgot to post this yesterday but I finally got my 4th shiny for my SBQ on OR. It's a shiny numel (#6) and named it Ki Darkness. Currently training it to be up to par with the rest of my team, but glad I got it despite it being my 6th one caught.

alisonmonique August 10th, 2015 4:07 PM

I wasn't going to do a badge quest initially, but I think this game wants me to. I got a shiny Totodile in heart gold after 661 soft resets, and then before I made it to the Azalea gym, I found a shiny Mareep after just 382 random encounters. Only five hours into the game. I'm seriously defying the odds so far, so count me in. Standard level, except I'll probably do all 16 gyms.

Username: alisonmonique
Game: HG

Venitardus August 10th, 2015 5:46 PM

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QUOTE=alisonmonique;8885482]I wasn't going to do a badge quest initially, but I think this game wants me to. I got a shiny Totodile in heart gold after 661 soft resets, and then before I made it to the Azalea gym, I found a shiny Mareep after just 382 random encounters. Only five hours into the game. I'm seriously defying the odds so far, so count me in. Standard level, except I'll probably do all 16 gyms.

Username: alisonmonique
Game: HG[/QUOTE]

As long as you have fun, that's what counts. :)

Continuing my badge quest I found a shiny swablu yesterday. I'm glad I got it. Always wanted a shiny swablu.

Nick_rupee August 16th, 2015 6:50 PM

I wanna join!!! I just got my shiny mudkip after 787 SRs!!! Do I have to catch another shiny before the first gym or is my mudkip good for the first gym???
User: nick_rupee
Game: Alpha Sapphire
Ign: RUPEE

Venitardus August 17th, 2015 1:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick_rupee (Post 8893281)
I wanna join!!! I just got my shiny mudkip after 787 SRs!!! Do I have to catch another shiny before the first gym or is my mudkip good for the first gym???
User: nick_rupee
Game: Alpha Sapphire
Ign: RUPEE

Mudkip would be for the first gym. If you'd like, you can go for another shiny. I've seen people do every gym plus rival battle/evil team "boss" battle.

Venitardus August 27th, 2015 2:54 PM

So while trying to get some money for repels and trying to get a surskit, I ended up encountering another seedot that was shiny. Of course it would be before the 5th gym.

SoftAirGaming September 7th, 2015 10:45 AM

Username: SoftAirGaming
Game: Heartgold
Difficulty: Super

So... the other day I found a shiny cyndaquil after about 1,500 resets, so I'm gonna roll with it.

Venitardus September 7th, 2015 6:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoftAirGaming (Post 8919406)
Username: SoftAirGaming
Game: Heartgold
Difficulty: Super

So... the other day I found a shiny cyndaquil after about 1,500 resets, so I'm gonna roll with it.

Fair enough . I'll add you in just a second.

Venitardus October 7th, 2015 6:05 AM

After a few long months, I have finally finished my SBQ for my OR (the main story). Now it's time to get my last shiny for the zinnia battle. Current shiny mons:
Swampert
Hariyama
Shiftry
Altaria
Masquirain
Camerupt
Seedot
Magikarp
Oddish
Azelf
Terrakion
Voltorb
Shroomish

SoftAirGaming October 7th, 2015 6:47 AM

Congrats, I'm still stuck trying to get a shiny Gastly in the sprout tower, which has taken more than a few thousand attempts so far...

Tarro57 October 25th, 2015 1:13 PM

I think I'm gonna do this, going after a shiny starter anyways, so why not?
Name: Tarro57
Game: Soul Silver Standard (All 16 badges, 1 for E4, and 1 for Red)
As I stated at the beginning, currently working on the starter, whoever shines is who I'll use. Not keeping track of SRs or REs, too much work :/ Wish me luck!

shiny_torchic October 26th, 2015 10:50 AM

Username: Shiny_torchic


Game: ORAS Super

Tarro57 October 28th, 2015 5:55 PM

Well, it finally happened. After a week of SRing, my first shiny for my badge quest appeared, and I am so happy to say that it just happens to be what will be my favorite Pokemon. My heart nearly bumped out of my chest when I saw the shiny Totodile! It's so beautiful! I'll post pictures tomorrow!

Tarro57 October 31st, 2015 3:39 PM

Excuse the double post, but I'm gonna do another BQ.
Username: Tarro
Game: Y Normal

Pichu0156 December 3rd, 2015 2:28 PM

Username: Pichu0156
Game : LeafGreen Standar

Poké Bean December 29th, 2015 12:10 AM

Username: Spoonacross
Game: Omega Ruby Standard

Leòmhann teine December 29th, 2015 10:06 AM

I might join this later on for a run of Pokemon Black. Also wouldn't HG/SS G/S/C be the easiest seeing as it gives you a free shiny Garadose that kicks butt?

Here is my sign up but I can't start yet doing a challenge on my black game already.

Username: Obsideon
Game: Black
Challenge type: Standard!

Can't wait tell I can start I have always wanted a shiny Snivy.

Oh and can I added a rule for my challenge? That my team has to have only shiny Pokemon. HM slaves excluded of course!

P.S. Just so you know random encounter shiny Pokemon are a lot more common in 3rd gen games. (Looks at shiny Linoone, Spinda, and Weedle from Emerald and Fire Red!) So if you are doing a Hoenn run you can decide to go with megas and have a harder time finding shiny Pokemon or you can go without them and an easier time finding shiny Pokemon.

TheCrystalFlaaffy December 30th, 2015 8:54 AM

Hey there, just thought I would let you know that I restarted my challenge on Omega Ruby. I don't remember why I stopped with Alpha Sapphire, but here's hoping I can play all the way through Omega Ruby without quitting :]

Leòmhann teine December 30th, 2015 2:56 PM

Ok nvm I am going to do this on platinum! So discard that other sign up.

Username: Obsideon
Game(s): Platinum
Game mode: Standard
Optional rules: I can only use shiny Pokemon. HM slaves excluded.

Poké Bean January 13th, 2016 10:23 AM

Progress at last! After around 40 hours of soft resetting I finally got myself a shiny Mudkip! ^^
I'm so happy and looking forward to playing with him! He's so cute, not sure if I'm going to evolve him, will see how we get on! Let the adventure begin!


DarkChibimon January 17th, 2016 5:04 PM

Username: DarkChibimon
Game: Gold Super

Poké Bean January 26th, 2016 9:27 PM

So as you would expect, Mudkip breezed through the first gym! We then continued our journey together, picking up a new companion, a shiny Zigzagoon, on the way! Again, Mudkip made short work of the second gym and for some extra fun, made a glorious start to a career as a Contest star! We are currently on our way to Mauville City and wondering which shiny friend we shall meet next!

ShinyHunter5909 March 15th, 2016 7:52 PM

I decided to make Gen 3 a bit harder so...
Jacob
Ruby
Standard

asphodel March 27th, 2016 1:39 PM

Well, I just re-bought AS and will be resetting for a shiny starter--and want to learn to DexNav on top of that--so why not?

Username: asphodel
Game: Alpha Sapphire

RedHead! May 9th, 2016 5:51 PM

Name: RedHead!
Game: Y, Standard Badge Quest

Looks Fun! I'm going to try for a shiny Froakie.

ShinyHunter5909 June 2nd, 2016 4:18 PM

I'm adding my Shiny Badge Quest for Alpha Sapphre
Name: Jacob
Game: Alpha Sapphire, Super; Ruby, Standard

ShinyHunter5909 June 2nd, 2016 4:19 PM

I have had no luck in Ruby haven't been counting my soft-resets tho

ShinyHunter5909 June 4th, 2016 8:31 AM

I FINALLY GOT A SHINY TREECKO!!!!! It was also a female.

AoTora June 14th, 2016 6:04 AM

Username: AoTora
Game: White 2

Username: AoTora
Game: Silver

Username: AoTora
Game: Emerald

I am going to start with Silver I guess as it is the fastest game of them all so it shouldn't be too hard to soft reset for starters there ^.^

Sandslash Fan June 22nd, 2016 4:19 AM

Sort of running this challenge, but on the Nuzlocke thread. Didn't realize this thread exists. Getting shiny Pokemon before getting the Shiny Badge is proving to be painful lol

In Alpha Sapphire, I've gotten a Zigzagoon (horde), Magikarp (fishing), and Tentacool (fishing). Spent the better part of two evenings trying to PokeNav for a Shroomish, but no luck. I also had a large chain going for Taillow, but the Pokemon in my party were soon too low of a level to faint them and keep the chain going!

OP: Should I join this challenge? Or perhaps just post my final results here?

Tenjin July 4th, 2016 8:11 PM

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Username: Tenjin
Game: Soul Silver, Super.

I managed to get a shiny totodile today after around 100 resets or so.


EDIT:
  • Defeated Falkner
  • Caught Geodude
  • Defeated Bugsy
  • Working on Shiny Pokemon 3 at the moment.

Merlin37 October 24th, 2016 3:56 PM

Username: Merlin37
Game: Soul Silver
Difficulty: Super

Sydian October 25th, 2016 6:20 PM

Sorry, but this thread is unfortunately over two months old, meaning it can't be posted in anymore. You are more than welcome to either restart the thread for everyone to take part in or just do the run on your own and post a log for it in the Challenges Logs subforum.

Locked.


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