How to Catch Shiny Pokémon Using the Chain Fishing Method in Pokémon X and Y

Get a fishing rod., Go to the area where you want to fish., Use your fishing rod, and press A when a "!", Defeat or run away from the Pokémon., Continue using your fishing rod to reel in more Pokémon., The higher your chain is, the better your...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Get a fishing rod.

    There are three fishing rods in the game; the Old Rod, the Good Rod, and the Super Rod.

    You get the Old Rod by talking to a fisherman in the aquarium in Ambrette Town.

    You get the Good Rod by talking to a fisherman in Coumarine City.

    You get the Super Rod by talking to a fisherman in a house on Route
    16.
  2. Step 2: Go to the area where you want to fish.

    This should be an area that is enclosed by walls or rocks.

    In enclosed areas, you will have a better chance of reeling in a Pokémon when using a fishing rod.

    This area located in Shalour City is an example of a good place to fish.

    You can also have a Pokémon with the Suction Cups or Sticky Hold ability in the front of your party, as these abilities increase the chance of you reeling in a Pokémon. , or "!!" appears above your character's head.

    If you do this right, you'll encounter a Pokémon. , Do not catch it, since this will break your chain. , Doing any of the following will break your chain:
    Not getting a nibble.

    Reeling in too fast or slow.

    Moving away from your spot.

    Turning off the game.

    Using the Player Search System to battle or trade with other people. , Eventually, you should encounter one.

    Catch it, and enjoy your new shiny!
  3. Step 3: Use your fishing rod

  4. Step 4: and press A when a "!"

  5. Step 5: Defeat or run away from the Pokémon.

  6. Step 6: Continue using your fishing rod to reel in more Pokémon.

  7. Step 7: The higher your chain is

  8. Step 8: the better your chances are of encountering a shiny Pokémon.

Detailed Guide

There are three fishing rods in the game; the Old Rod, the Good Rod, and the Super Rod.

You get the Old Rod by talking to a fisherman in the aquarium in Ambrette Town.

You get the Good Rod by talking to a fisherman in Coumarine City.

You get the Super Rod by talking to a fisherman in a house on Route
16.

This should be an area that is enclosed by walls or rocks.

In enclosed areas, you will have a better chance of reeling in a Pokémon when using a fishing rod.

This area located in Shalour City is an example of a good place to fish.

You can also have a Pokémon with the Suction Cups or Sticky Hold ability in the front of your party, as these abilities increase the chance of you reeling in a Pokémon. , or "!!" appears above your character's head.

If you do this right, you'll encounter a Pokémon. , Do not catch it, since this will break your chain. , Doing any of the following will break your chain:
Not getting a nibble.

Reeling in too fast or slow.

Moving away from your spot.

Turning off the game.

Using the Player Search System to battle or trade with other people. , Eventually, you should encounter one.

Catch it, and enjoy your new shiny!

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