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In the main series Pokémon games, the method for obtaining a shiny starter Pokémon can vary slightly depending on the game version you're playing. However, there are a few common ways to increase your chances of finding a shiny:


1. Soft Resetting: This involves saving your game at a point where you can then reset and replay the moment you receive your starter Pokémon, checking if it's shiny each time.


2. Masuda Method: This is a breeding technique that increases the odds of hatching a shiny Pokémon from an egg. It's not directly related to starters, but it's a popular shiny hunting method.


3. Chain Fishing: In some games, fishing in the same spot repeatedly without missing can increase your chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon, though this doesn't apply to starters.


4. Shiny Charm: This is an item that increases the odds of encountering a shiny Pokémon. In some games, completing the Pokédex can reward you with a Shiny Charm.


5. Event Pokémon: Occasionally, special events will distribute starter Pokémon with a higher chance of being shiny.


6. Random Encounters: This is the most traditional method and involves encountering your starter Pokémon in the wild and checking if it's shiny, which is very rare.

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Trading: You can also obtain a shiny starter through trading with another player who has one.

Remember, the odds of finding a shiny Pokémon are very low, typically 1 in 4,096, although certain methods can increase these odds.

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