The following tips are generally applicable to most shiny hunts, an enormous amount of time will be saved over a long period hunting:
- Set in-game TEXT SPEED to FAST
- Set in-game BATTLE SCENE to OFF
- Utilise repel tricks to boost encounter rates of target Pokémon
- Using modes Spin or Bunny Hop, repels will become effectively infinite + steps won't be counted in Safari Zone
- Use a lead Pokémon with encounter rate boosting abilities, such as Illuminate
- Use a lead Pokémon with a short cry
- Use a lead Pokémon with a single character nickname
- Don't use a shiny lead Pokémon (shiny animations take a few frames at the start of every battle)
- Minimise the usage of lead Pokémon in a Smoke Ball, or with an ability such as Run Away while not repel tricking, as these will add additional text at the end of every encounter