The Mahogany Method: How to Shiny Hunt Gen 2 Roamers & How to Find & Catch Entei, Raikou & Suicune

[@OliverMKP]

This video is a great accomplishment for the shiny hunting community! Very detailed and well explained. Everyone who wants to search or even hunt for gen 2 roamers should know this video exists!

[@HangarOfRoam]

Thanks man - means a lot as always to have your support!

[@shad0w275]

Everyone who is considering this hunt should watch this 💯

[@HangarOfRoam]

Good luck on your hunt dude - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@BEDZ63]

Did I read that infographic right that you played 12+ hours a day? How is that possible? That's insane dedication man!

[@HangarOfRoam]

Yes - correct. I did 14H daily streams for a lot of it & still do.

[@cruziero15]

@@HangarOfRoam Are your hands okay? How do they not get cramped?

[@AlphaSorrow]

ah now this is what i needed "how to find the roamers"

[@TheRobbieCarlysle]

Been trying to find the roamers on crystal for a week... Tried mahogany. Tried ecruteak. Did the one for finding a roamer for the first time in violet city and popped within 2 cycles. Take my like and comment and subscribe you glorious bastard.

[@HangarOfRoam]

*Updated tutorial (again!):* kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5OzhGpqls6AiNE

[@pup_pup_pass]

Excellent video man, the community needed this. I'm sending anyone that ever asks about gen 2 roamers straight here

[@7GSC251]

You don’t actually need mean look, there is another way, spinarak and ariados learn spider web, which is a special move that only they have. It causes the same thing as mean look. Basically, there are more pokemon that can prevent a pokemon from fleeing, but don’t have mean look. They are also very easy to find too, the only downside is that you need to level it up a bit to get it.

[@ohmadamn]

This video is exactly what I was looking for! This is amazing! Thank u for the grind and detailed information! 😊🙏

[@faultythinking6443]

No joke, watched your video and followed your instructions at the end and got Entei within 5 minutes (Got lucky ) of watching. Thank you

[@faultythinking6443]

Ok again no joke, right after typing that comment. I walked and encountered raikou. Wow , fantastic. Thank You

[@HangarOfRoam]

Nice one! However... This has since been improved, you've actually found your way to the old video believe it or not... kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWzZqmGjtaXfrM - This video has a much more complete breakdown of these, with a new & improved dexless method & the Route 46 method, which is a new spin on Mahogany, making it even more effective.

[@Diego-mk8xn]

My boy has become a legendary beast himself with accomplishment 💪

[@embargogamer2717]

Just watched Sonikks' video on Entei. This is a really well-made tutorial, thank you. It'll be useful when I hunt Entei my favorite Pokemon.

[@MoogiBoi]

FOR THE GLORY OF ROAM!

[@MargleUKGamer]

Great vid as always man!! I just noticed you reaction for all 3 are so identical haha keep on striving my guy

[@Caleb-zu1pk]

Legend for catching them all

[@HangarOfRoam]

Legend for commenting on this video. It's all a reflection of childhood ambition & enchantment... The very same things that bring you to this remote corner of the internet no doubt. Respect mate.

[@biggusbiggus1605]

for catching the roamers i just recommend duplicating master balls and then you are done with it

[@jakemaypire9984]

Might as well just write their name on a piece of paper and say you have them , what is the point of just getting them for free and not using any effort . When I buy a game , I look for a way to get cheats to automatically put me at the end credits , it’s the easiest method “

[@KrishDamany]

The Mahogany Method, by the Mahogany MadLad! This is a fantastic guide to help hunt these beasts.

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

Does using Sweet Scent to catch one of the Roamers work? or is it a hindrance?

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

@Shiny Ghosthunter Richie Yeah, I've been doing some experimenting on my my 3DS in the days since I asked that and the Roamer jumped back to New Bark Town. I've been following your guide and caught all of the roamers with no glitches on 3DS Virtual Console in about 4 hours! I was even able to manipulate Suicune and Raikou to the same route! Now that I have my Gold cart repaired and a new battery in, I'll try it out on the original hardware.

[@HangarOfRoam]

Thanks for picking this one up - missed this!

[@jordanhutton3102]

Just traded over Entei and Raikou over toy crystal gonna attempt this hunt soon. Once I get my Charmander to shine I'll be hunting me some beast

[@HangarOfRoam]

Hey thanks for your comment. Have you considered our newest methods which can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5OzhGpqls6AiNE KZbin doesn't direct as many people to that video, but it is really a big step-up from this original video.

[@lorenzoluisi6088]

so if i release entei and raikou in pokèmon Crystal i can get all 3 shiny. the only thing to do is to get both shinies at the first encounter. suicune is ok,but if i encounter a shiny entei then i just have to save and restet until i get raikou shiny too, right?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Yes exactly. Keep an eye on my channel, there is a new video coming to improve on this, maybe within the next week. Sub & hit the bell to be alerted.

[@dreamofegs8981]

did not know that march music trick to get them lol

[@mixerchkn_brain8925]

Sonikks sent me. Thank you so much for this!

[@kerzey2922]

Crap so since I saved after encountering non shiny raikou I can’t get shiny version?

[@GreyFox250]

So just to be clear, the shiny is determined on the first wild grass encounter? Not when they are released from the burned tower? Edit: but in HGSS their shininess is determined at the tower?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Correct. 👍

[@bluechromed177]

Crystal beasts incoming February 2021, excited to hunt for Roamer Week!

[@HangarOfRoam]

Good luck man!

[@robertomen17]

I have 1 question, why can't I just save on the route where they are, before encounter them, and then soft reset until one is shiny? Kind regards Robert

[@HangarOfRoam]

This is impossible... They randomise when you soft-reset. This video is also old - please go & check out our newer more comprehensive video with the Route 46 Method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWzZqmGjtaXfrM

[@NeonLine]

question, can I catch the 2 instead of killing and shiny hunt the remaining last one afterwards?

[@HangarOfRoam]

You can, yes. But I'd really recommend you look at these newest methods and keep the other two in the game if you wouldn't finding them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5OzhGpqls6AiNE The methods did really come a long way - that video just isn't as popular and is harder to find. Thanks for the comment, sorry for replying so late.

[@Will.Tristan]

Madlad right there

[@tdraco8829]

So I have to encounter the rumor as a shiny when I enter in the burnt tower, or it will never be shiny in the beginning of the game?

[@DarthPooh]

A easer way is just clone your Pokémon with the masterball and just catch it first try when it’s shiny

[@Ninjacat429]

Hi this is a very useful tutorial for how to legitimately get the roamers but for those of us who don't have another gameboy or ds and extra copy of gold or silver to get those legit Master balls, ern I was just wondering how would you go about doing this with a gameshark exploit to get the roamers entei and raikou shiny on a crystal cartridge? Thanks.

[@Nathan35077]

Can’t you also register them with the PC duplication glitch? I did that with celebi, so I could catch it and still have the GS ball to shiny hunt it. Couldn’t you do the same to catch entei but the game still thinks you didn’t? You know, the glitch where you save the game but turn it off partway through

[@goldmemberpb]

There is a limit to my shiny hunting and roamars, especially in older gen, is a big no no for me. It took me hours just to encounter one in the VC games, let alone try to shiny hunt them.

[@HangarOfRoam]

It may well be a no... It's not for everyone, but I think most can find value in it. However, you are in fact looking at the old video. There is a lot of very cool info that goes beyond shiny-hunting, including an effective new way to just see them for the first time/catch them in regular gameplay, in this newer & more definitive video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWzZqmGjtaXfrM

[@Ninjacat429]

Or how would you go about doing this with the coin case glitch?

[@JacobCollinge]

Thanks dad x

[@theshades5702]

So the roamers are determined on first encounter? I thoughtbthey were determined when you first activate them?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Exactly! A common misconception popularised by later games.

[@KoolJorge01]

Question, if I track down a roamer to a route and I’m playing on an emulator, would I be able to use save states to keep resetting if the roamer isn’t shiny?

[@VaxFNonYT]

I don’t think so, sorry Ik a month late

[@Ampraa]

What is the strategy after you’ve caught one after releasing them?? I can’t find the other two to register in my Pokédex and not sure if I should keep sticking to the grass south of Ecrutek city?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Sorry, thought I replied to this... It's all in this newer video (which I believe you found), this video is more dated: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWzZqmGjtaXfrM Head to the non-dex method & use the Gatehouse, Route 38 & Soft-resets

[@Ampraa]

@@HangarOfRoam this worked for me!! I caught all three dogs now and want to hunt shiny Entei, but his area isn’t shown in my dex, is there a way of revealing that?? Or do I need to find him again?

[@angel0pez12]

Can you please explain me why to run and save once you find the shiny? Is it gonna be shiny the next time you find it?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Exactly... If you look around my channel, I now have 8 examples of me doing exactly this.

[@ladyriethegoldendelmo5441]

wait I thought u have to be at the tower and save then it goes from there for the shiny hunt? interesting

[@HangarOfRoam]

Common misconception, but we have around 5 different unique methods published on youtube for these alone. Plus a whole host more we never published. Looks like you've stumbled upon our original and earliest incarnation. If you're curious you should look at the most recent ones here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5OzhGpqls6AiNE - they came a long way.

[@jjuanguevara1]

Did this back in 2000

[@ZPokePlayz]

If the shininess of the roamer is determined upon first encounter then what do u do if it’s not shiny cause if it’s not shiny the first time then everytime you run into it it will not be shiny ever

[@HangarOfRoam]

Restart the game & reload the save. This way you can encounter the roamer for the first time again. This video is a newer, more comprehensive version on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWzZqmGjtaXfrM

[@williamnguimonsoonmoe6718]

i'm playing silver version.. i never met Raikou & Entei even i finish playing the game.. i just manage to get Suicune at the very 1st moment i play this game with haunter.. how to find Railou & Entei like my case ??

[@RichieL1991]

If you check the pinned comment, you will see a link to the updated tutorial video. In that video look for the non-pokedex rt.38 method. Thats the quickest way to find them with no pokedex entry.

[@doonie_love]

Is it easier at night, or does that make a difference?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Nope - I was just very nocturnal 😂

[@WEDDE479]

I am at elite four. Elite 4 killed me so easy

[@jeancvvvll]

Does the pokémon march work with sweet scent ?

[@HangarOfRoam]

Unfortunately you can't sweet scent these because repels don't work at that point, so you're better off forgetting sweet scent.

[@ImogenMinus100]

Does this work in Pokémon sword and shield?

[@jacobwalker7119]

Why does your abra have to be in front, and why does it have to be KO'd?

[@HangarOfRoam]

The Abra is at the front for easy menuing. You want quick access to Teleport. Assuming you don't have a high-level Abra/Kadabra you won't want to Repel off of it. This is why it is KO'd. Also: this video is somewhat out of date. A new & improved one is on the way, but a lot of this info is still relevant. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks.

[@mrNicebud0000]

This not work in gold pokemon?

[@citrussobble3070]

yes

[@clhouds5962]

My guy

[@Epi689]

May i ask can we do this hunt without the roamers registered

[@HangarOfRoam]

You can do it off of the release without the dex. I demonstrate this at 10:52

[@Epi689]

HangarOfRoam also do we need to play till blackthorn or optional? Since im on crystal and cant skip the tower

[@HangarOfRoam]

@@Epi689 Optional. You only need to play as far as route 44 opening up, which I think has happened by then. It just gives you access to Max Repels (which are nicer) & restores Pokemon March.

[@Epi689]

HangarOfRoam ok thank you! Planning to hunt this for my badge quest

[@zombabomb]

This hunt is for the madest of lads

[@necrozma4029]

That's more difficult than beating Cynthia

[@HangarOfRoam]

This video has actually been superceded... It's old. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWzZqmGjtaXfrM - check this out for a much more comprehensive work. Good for casual playthrough knowledge as well as shiny-hunting.

[@necrozma4029]

i don't plan on doing it anytime soon but thanks man :)

[@ianb3053]

Only 2,000 hours!!

[@EmperorBello]

Do you hear that dead ass voice? This man lost his soul hunting these shinies.

[@b7_167]

Just shiny hunt Suicune in crystal lol (jk and also fuck that hunt I have 14,000+ encounters and there's no results)

[@HangarOfRoam]

Thanks for checking this video out & supporting man, but it is actually out of date! Recently we released a 35 min sequel which is literally groundbreaking! - keep it up on your hunt! Trust in the process ✨ One of my followers recently got his after 47k... RNG can be a cruel & fickle mistress. It was his first ever full odds hunt. If he can do it - so can you! 💪 I assume you know the tip about catching the Roamers to reduce the cutscene? Catching them cuts the reset time by removing that animation.

[@b7_167]

@@HangarOfRoam wait you can catch the roamers before suicune

[@lxreneisimarr1977]

Yea no, cheat codes exist