[LIVE] Shiny Roaming Raikou after only 730 seen in Crystal (+ Stadium 2)

Shiny Roaming Raikou to complete the Gen 2 Roamers very quickly. Incredibly, I managed to find Entei in 100, Suicune in 1,119 and now Raikou after only 730. Absurd luck with an average of 650 between the trio. Raikou is my all-time favourite Pokemon. I love how beastly and aggressive it looks in Crystal as opposed to the rather derpy looking Gold/Silver sprite. The Stadium 2 blue whiskers too. So good.
Just the two Roamers left to find, Latios and Latias in Ruby and Sapphire!
These were all found on my childhood Crystal cartridge using a Gamecube and Gameboy Interface software.
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There is a lot to say about this hunt. I was as brief as possible without missing out on key details in my intro but if you want to more about this hunt or Gen 2 Roamers in particular, please see the following links.
Video guide to Gen 2 Roamers; • Find Raikou, Entei & S...
Document if you prefer write-ups; docs.google.co...
I found the write-up a lot easier to follow but that's just personal preference. I prefer things in black and white text.
Massive credit goes to Hangar and Rich for their work on this. I've been in the shiny hunting community for almost 8 years now and I've never seen so much time & effort into one specific hunt. As I said in the video, it's not research, it's scripture. In particular a special thanks to Rich for explaining all of this to me like I'm 5, I needed it.
Their channels;
Hangar - / hangarone8
Rich - / thevenusaur. .
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If you have any questions, I'd advise commenting on Hangar's video but I can try to explain as much as possible.
Thank you for watching as always;
Twitter; / sonikks1

[@Sonikks]

The Entei is my still roaming Entei from last year. It's possible to hunt them on the same save file if you haven't seen the other Beast. Using a Masterball prevents the other roamer from moving routes. It's not a duplicate, nor should I have reacted. I saw it several times during this hunt. There's a lot to understand about Gen 2 Roamers so I tried to be detailed without overwhelming in the intro. If you want to know more, please check the description for links and resources. Follow me on Twitter & Instagram to stay updated between hunts; Twitter; twitter.com/Sonikks1 Instagram; instagram.com/steve_sonikks/

[@theunstoppablenate4895]

First

[@themilkedman7110]

@@theunstoppablenate4895 EA

[@pedroshiny7005]

Shiny entei man my good

[@nuquicharlesyaelq.8584]

Can you do a stream in full team shiny hunt in fr/lg?

[@Hobnob21]

I’m looking for a normal entei in Crystal and I used a master all to catch Raikou, does that mean Entei is on one route?

[@QuinnCoulombe]

6:47 Just a casual shiny Entei while hunting for Raikou

[@turbomuumi782]

I made a huge mistake. I read a few comments before watching the video itself... :/

[@turbomuumi782]

@OutlierCaliber Oooh, I thought it was a duplicate... Now I feel even dummer xD

[@Dani-tp4wn]

@@turbomuumi782 i checked the original entei video and this one definitely was a diplicate 😂 he masterball'd it and then reset after seeing raikou

[@Sonikks]

@@Dani-tp4wn No it wasn't a duplicate, it's the same one. It's the same Entei. It's the pinned comment.

[@Dani-tp4wn]

@@Sonikks Ohhh! Alright, admitedly didnt watch the Whole entei video again so i spoke too soon 😅

[@gojuraisforever9574]

I love how 12:01 is like... Battle text: “Can’t escape!!!” Raikou: “No, I’ll just see myself out.” “The wild Raikou fled.”

[@emanuelemonastra2790]

You're not getting away from me, *I* 'm getting away from you

[@andrewdecker3752]

Every time you upload it encourages me to get back to my hunts. Thank you and congrats!

[@17repunzel]

Yeah everytime I see his vids it encourages me to hunt for shiny piplup

[@DsDoomAlexander]

Same for me in my shiny hunt in Soul Silver :)

[@tristan_sparks]

Gen 2 had such beautiful sprites!

[@WarVeteran213]

At least Crystal did but although Crystal got half of the gold sprites and silver sprites from those games only the ones the company thought that looked good for the Crystal version like you’ll see cyndaquil, and chikorita having their gold sprite but Totodile has its silver sprite in Crystal

[@AlexsaurusRex]

Yea, Raikou in silver looks goofy.

[@ShinyDracozolt]

Congrats on the Raikou, dude! Cheeto dog looks amazing here.

[@embargogamer2717]

Raikou is based on a saber tooth tiger. It's a cat, not a dog.

[@ShinyDracozolt]

@@embargogamer2717 Meh. I like calling them dogs. Thanks for the correction but I'm going to continue to be wrong.

[@Bnoopy]

@@ShinyDracozolt The internet in a nutshell, I suppose

[@Sonikks]

Thank you :)

[@ThisguySL]

@@embargogamer2717 As a matter of fact, the person who made all 3 intentionally designed them after cats. With Raikou being a smilodon, Entei being a lion and Suicune being a leopard.

[@embargogamer2717]

You can't know how much I love the Stadium 2 showcases in your videos. That game was my childhood. I love the cartridge based Gen 2 hunts. Keep it up my guy.

[@UntouchableBreakdowns]

Glad it didn’t take so long my guy. Great job

[@MajesticPale]

That Shiny Entei made me jump a bit, again super nuts to get all 3 of those gen 2 roamers super fast. Congrats Steve!

[@antoinepowell3197]

Love the Shiny Entei appearing and Sonikks casually using the Master Ball without a word.

[@kaisersbenevolence7779]

He also SR over the encounter tho didn't he?

[@antoinepowell3197]

@@kaisersbenevolence7779 Roamers work so that the odds for the Shiny are loaded during the first encounter. He probably already saved after getting Shiny Entei prior, thus when he reset Entei would stay Shiny and the odds for Raikou reset.

[@domy6503]

That was pre recorded he made a video of it already he just cut the audio out but the audio and his reaction is in his shiny entei video

[@eyebrows2318]

@@domy6503 no that’s not what happened it wasn’t the original entei

[@angelalvarado4849]

Did anyone else just tripped when that Shiny Entei appeared 😅

[@m0nsterman1221]

@captain cas nah he reset because he caught one in a different video

[@Sonikks]

It's the one from my Entei video. It's still roaming.

[@angelalvarado4849]

@@Sonikks yeah, I later remember, but the life got out of me

[@naomiemorton5056]

Your roamer luck is insane man! Definitely worth the wait, congrats!!

[@ModestNeko]

Major congrats on the shiny Raikou :0 Though I must say... I'd be terrified to have it on a cartridge just because I've had more than one randomly wipe its own save data and that'd be devastating for sure.

[@Sonikks]

Thanks but I back up my saves, don't worry.

[@ModestNeko]

@@Sonikks I actually didn't know you could do that lmao.

[@Dusk1991]

How is that possible??

[@UltimateBlobrex]

Congrats on Shiny Raikou and the rest of the Gen 2 Roamers!!! The Raikou in Stadium 2 looked very nice

[@jacobmccarthy3724]

If you're crazy enough to endure these hunts you deserve some insane luck ✨✨

[@SerFondue]

Even though I’ve seen this video over 20 times I can never get over how beautiful Raikou looks in Stadium 2

[@thundercatsooo7781]

So awesome dude congrats! Shiny Raikou is also my favorite pokemon and shiny :) looks bonkers in Stadium! Thank you for showing

[@pokepowerz4]

Your roamer series keeps me motivated to keep up my Entei/Raikou hunt for my HG SBQ. Congratulations and GL on Latios/Latias!

[@luvdalegend96]

CONGRATULATIONS! I think it’s really awesome that you did the hunt on an actual cartridge.

[@dratiniboi7165]

Congrats on the raikou!! Raikou has such a great shiny for an electric type! Love seeing your videos in my notifs, when i see one i immediately stop what i'm doing to take a look ^-^

[@ChozoEnPrime]

These reactions are why you're honestly my favorite shiny hunter! I love your videos! They encourage me to get back to my hunts. Congrats on this beautiful shiny and you completing the trio in gen 2! 💯

[@Sonikks]

Glad you like them!

[@kuatro_as]

Yep, you did it... Trio completed. I have no words man!

[@Tha_Kev]

For a second there I thought this man would get 2 shinies back to back in 1 vid xD That would have been so amazing! Still, I LOVE these hunts man, This is why I like the roamers of Gen 2 so much.

[@harv612]

That’s awesome man, a huge congrats to you. It’s really cool to follow you and your journey. Your love and dedication to the series is inspiring.

[@Its2EZbaby]

DUDE what is your LUCK lately?!? You’re insane!!! But.. I suppose it’s a bit overdue lol, you’ve had some insanely long hunts in the past, so this is just the shiny gods repaying you for your patience hahah. Congrats man, best shiny hunter on KZbin by a landslide

[@peterzhou941]

Even someone with this level of preparation to capture a shiny, is shocked and stunned when he finds his pokemon shiny. A shiny is rare enough to leave no one indifferent.

[@loulou3676]

You said it's your all time favorite? I'm so happy for you! :) Also, I had NO idea the shinies are totally different in Stadium2...

[@FrontierBrainJack]

Congrats Steve! Was not expecting THAT colouration in Stadium 2! Can’t wait to see you complete the quest with Lati@s ❤️💙

[@bretthenson4135]

You already know I’m gonna be here. Glad to see you get this! Best hunter in the world! Keep it up 💜

[@maskman3000]

i went through all most all your videos in the past week and was craving some more lol

[@shad0w275]

At least you didn’t go 4 or 5 digits for it unlike me who still hasn’t got it 😂 It is an awesome shiny, major congrats! (11.8k+ for me so far!)

[@yup5581]

He earned these quick roamers :) good luck dude

[@shad0w275]

@@yup5581 I know hence why I am congratulating him because it’s not something most people can do, and thanks for the luck 👍

[@lauramays9296]

Good luck on Raikou! Hope it shines for you soon! 11k is deep! Props to your commitment for it!

[@shad0w275]

@@lauramays9296 thanks a lot

[@shad0wphoenix1]

It’s so amazing to see your progression throughout your shiny hunting career. It’s astounding to see the more “challenging” hunts being tackled by you. Truly inspirational and motivating. Congratulations on such a gorgeous and nostalgic shiny :3

[@Hobnob21]

Congratulations. I finally got a sandslash in white 2 after 10 months and 59060 encounters

[@lauramays9296]

Woah, major congrats! That's a crazy long hunt!

[@omeletteemily932]

This is an amazing shiny, congrats!! Glad it didn't take too long! 😁

[@terrificloyaldust]

I can see why this is your favorite Pokémon. Congrats!

[@elektron1x]

he needs more subs, this is too much work, a great work to go unnoticed

[@elektron1x]

and it's also so nostalgic with the old games shiny hunt, I love it so much

[@liquidglitch1244]

Geez another quick find, I really thought this one was gonna give you hell since entei appeared so quickly but congrats, Raikou is my favorite shiny and favorite overall of the 3

[@TheDarkslayer0]

Incredible catch! Shiny Raikou in this generation is truly gorgeous!

[@SilverBell1999]

YOOOO, Raikou in Stadium 2 looks amazing! I love how instead of the cloud fur on its back being yellow, it turns to a dark grey, as if to represent a thunder storm cloud! And the green on its whiskers could probably represent a rare occasion of seeing bluish green lightning! That's just my take on it anyways lmao. Congrats on the Raikou, I'm so glad that this didn't take too long for ya!

[@Tootdaddy17]

Amazing video as always! Been waiting for this one! Congrats on finally completing the Gen 2 roamers. There's probably very few others who can say they've achieved that feat. Gl on the rest of your hunts! Can't wait for more

[@shoto_9]

Great shiny man and keep up the amazing content🖤

[@user-lc2ov3bv6m]

I swear! I was thinking of you when you uploaded this

[@Ashitaka421]

You are the god of hunting bro , I aspire to have your patience one day .

[@shinyluly9225]

Oh man, I’m so happy for you ! Lovely shiny ✨🙏🏻

[@Waddyy]

cool cat, best cat :)

[@ignisterailand]

somehow the shiny entei no reaction was something i needed today. congrats on a quick hunt, another step closer to completing your roaming goals

[@Fakeditto]

The fact that he didn’t do a “Shiny entei!!” Made me sad, cause I did it for him 🤣

[@RelicAndre]

The whiskers and tail turning into a greenish blue was so surprising. Congrats dude

[@angelgutzgaming3658]

The process is long but super worth it! Congrats 🍾🎊🎈🎉 on shiny Raikou!!

[@mitchboynunn]

Your an absolute mad lad! Congrats man love these old school hunts. Need to get my hands on the VC

[@glitchxfrisk]

Once again Steve absolutely killing it with the shinies! Congrats!

[@jacobbunea3131]

Awesome shiny man, think everyone’s dream is getting their dream shiny in their game from our childhood, congrats!!

[@naaahevers2093]

Well done Steve, congrats!

[@Zerononame]

Awesome and looking forward too your shiny hunt videos this year!

[@TheodoroDML]

Congrats! Raikou best doggo!

[@strawbertexisting4058]

oh wow i just watched the other roamer vids, congrats on your raikou!!!!!

[@jasonanguished4575]

That's amazing that you got it under 1000, nice!

[@Sminlek]

It looks amazing and so quick, gen 2 has been really nice. CONGRATS!!!!

[@muzzyLimon]

What a *legendary* hunt indeed haha. Jokes aside huge congrats Steve!

[@jakewalker5522]

You are the G.O.A.T (greatest of all trainers)

[@boltpanther5862]

What a great choice of favourite Pokémon and childhood game (I sold my crystal ugh such regret, although the save battery would probably be dead now). Congratulations what a beauty!!

[@julianbrasil294]

Loved the reaction 😁🤙

[@knifewife4390]

Glad it didn’t take long, here’s to more good luck in the future!

[@DisturbedGear]

This is some insane luck. Congrats man 🤟

[@Xander-cm5bg]

another under odds hunt. i'm glad your luck is better than mine, i'm on 3280 masuda eggs for grubbin in ultra moon

[@lauramays9296]

Good luck on Grubbin!

[@Foxtrot12345]

I'm a bit late in the comment section, but I never realized how cool looking Riakou's shiny was in second gen. Congrats on that amazing shiny, and good luck in your Colosseum hunt!

[@matthewmessner1105]

Came for the shiny, stayed for the famous "Ooohhh Myyyyy Gawd"

[@zandatsu07]

The Legend is back

[@artificercreator]

Amazing, good play!

[@cecillewolters1995]

Congratulations on this special pokemon :) I imagined you showing this of to kid you hahahaha

[@leeuwerikgrunbauer4379]

Damn that's fast! Congrats!

[@vizhardus4978]

Such an amazing shiny. For gen 2, those have dope shinies tbh. Congrats ! Seems very tedious tho haha

[@MiniVoltar]

Congrats on getting your favourite Pokemon as a shiny. It looks amazing in Stadium 2.

[@enriquevaldesmedina]

Congratulations on your favorite Pokémon being shiny!!

[@marlikun]

Congratulation , you're a true legend!! I'm really curios to see what comes next, maybe some third gen egg babies? :)

[@TheTruth01234]

Must watch. Congratulations!

[@umutkaan299]

Hey Steve, glad to see your shiny luck is on point :D I was wondering if you transfer the hunts you complete to the most recent games. Best of luck with the Lati duo

[@shinystar777]

Cool rhyming Roku! Congrats!

[@riader]

holy heck your luck is insane at the moment! congrats :)

[@AnimalXing]

CONGRATS!!

[@xmay_mayx]

Dang, stoking part about it is that this was just as close as Suicune. 0o0

[@SleepyTaylor]

Man these 3 were begging to be caught! All 3 and not one went over 2k. Major congrats! Raikou looks so crazy in Stadium 2, good lord. You said you have issues with your n64 because it has the hdmi mod right? Something about it, obs, and the n64's variable refresh conflicting to cause recording issues? The reason I ask is because I was thinking of getting an hdmi modded n64, but if you have issues with yours, I will probably just stick with the lesser image quality and an av converter. Edit. how could I forget, omg hax you sr'd over a shiny entei, you must be cheating! /s

[@elitotive73]

What a goat

[@byronhampton9543]

If I would've encountered shiny raikou back in the day I WOULD HAVE BEEN SUPER STOKED!!!!!!!

[@tapuchris3329]

Congratulations!

[@dragavion1875]

congrats I'm happy for you

[@jackashmore]

I came right to this video. I’m replaying crystal on my old game boy and my first time encountering raikou it was shiny. Was even trying to get it but I 100% used the master ball on it

[@bxbe5443]

Congratulations! :)

[@JJwzp808]

Nice shiny man congratz

[@greyladder8975]

I always cherish the old games getting shiny hunted.

[@Sonikks]

I have a Gen 2 Fire monotype challenge coming up. I'll probably start hunting the starter fairly soon. Stick around!

[@greyladder8975]

@@Sonikks hey man can you do something for me man. Theres a way to shiny hunt mew with a glitch to encounter it. Bro can you find that guy. You just gotta man.

[@brucelau2023]

Congrats on the RAIKOU MATE 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CyanXVI]

So much dedication

[@governorgumdrop9462]

Damn u been pretty lucky overall on roamers

[@Sonikks]

19k Cresselia, 16k Suicune, 12k Latios, 17k Moltres. Maybe I was just due a bit of good luck?

[@Sacred_Korok69]

I remember playing soul silver and after catching every legendary, i restarted the game and created a new File. And i shit u not, like it was my 2nd playthrough cause i wanted more legendaries. And then, i wasnt even searching for it, the second Entei was a Shiny!! I was so confused and hyped at the same time. I didnt even continue with the story, cause i wanted to catch it before the next gym lmao. Took a really really long time cause i didnt hurt it, i just threw balls at it. And after i caught it, i used it for the rest of the game. Now its in my shield game.

[@Jayjo120]

Great stories dude I can’t imagine as a child how hype it is. I bet you brag to your friends no offense i will do the same lol

[@happygenerously6008]

Thank you for THIS!

[@ethandimos7134]

Wow what a fast hunt!

[@trapperscout2046]

Raikou happens to be the first legendary pokemon I ever caught.

[@bziku3841]

Shiny raikou is so pretty, probably my favourite out of shiny legendary beasts

[@michaelmalachite4404]

Big congrats 👏

[@horserax]

it has purple eyes in colosseum too, goodness thats beautiful