The Masuda Method

  The Madsuda Method, named after Game Freak director Junichi Masuda, is a method of hatching shiny Pokemon from eggs more easily.
  This trick has been implemented is Generations 4 and up. In Generations 4 this increases the chances of hatching a shiny to 1/1638. In Generation 5 games, this increases the chances to 1/1365. it is unknown what the exact percentages are for Generation 6 games, but they have been increased even further.
  This trick can be performed by breeding two Pokemon of different nationalities, of which can be received via GTS and Wonder Trade.
  Below is a graphic that displays The Masuda Method at work.

Parents		Offspring
Two Pokémon from the same country
Onix ♂	Steelix ♀	Onix
Two Pokémon from two countries
Glalie ♂	ユキメノコ ♀	Snorunt
Breeding with an in-game trade
Gyarados ♂	Foppa ♀	Magikarp

Normal Percentages

  The average percentages of capturing shiny Pokemon are quite slim. Through generations 2 and 5, the chances of encountering a shiny Pokemon in the wild were 1 in 8,192 or 0.01%. In generation 6 games, the chances have been increased, but its not known to what percentage yet.

Introduction

  Shiny Pokemon are Pokemon with an odd or different coloration than what is normally seen, such as the normal blue Gyarados' aqua blue is a crimson red when it is shiny. While this might not seem very important to a Pokemon Trainer, they're known for their extreme rarity and can be exchanged for Pokemon of extreme power on the GTS (Global Trade Station)
  These were first introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver and have been one of the biggest factors in determining a game's greatness.
  Throughout the years, many tricks have been uncovered on how to increase your chances at getting a shiny Pokemon. Some of these have been proven fakes, but others have become widely accepted methods used by trainers worldwide.
  This blog's purpose will be to instruct trainers on how to get their very own shiny Pokemon, as well as how to tell for sure if you have a shiny.