does the masuda method work?

[welch77]

i only ask cos ive had a japanise ditto for years now but never have i hatched a shiney pokemon!

[Josh :p]

yep worked for me

[carcinoGeneticist]

It takes an extremely long time and a lot of patience.

Most have to hatch at least 4,000 eggs and even more to hatch a shiny pokemon.

Just give it time.

[welch77]

oh ok so if i keep the same pokemon producing eggs eventually itll pay off?!

[carcinoGeneticist]

Eventually, yes.

Though, I've never had the patience to do it. Most don't.

As long as the pokemon are from different nationalities, it should work.

[welch77]

well..........thanx!!!
at least i know now

[kakari]

also if you finish the national dex its supposta make the chances of shiny hatching even higher

[Fennelito'sHelp]

In BW2 only, if you complete the national Dex (NOT INCLUDING EVENT LEGENDS), you can obtain a shiny charm if you speak to Cedric Juniper who will tell you to speak to his daughter, Prof. Juniper. She'll give you the shiny charm which allows you a higher chance of encountering a shiny through hatching, or a wild encounter. If you're using the masuda method, the chances are also increased further.

[welch77]

omg i thought it included events!
im on it now lol

[Bulbasven]

Which pokemon are not needed does anyone have a list?