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Intro
This guide covers two methods to RNG Eevee in PAL XD. Choose based on your needs: one with a known Eevee spread list using Initial Seed RNG, and a simpler method using any Initial Seed for more random spreads.
This guide assumes basic knowledge of emulator setup and Initial Seed RNG for PAL XD.
Note: This guide only works for PAL XD; it doesn't apply to the NTSC version.
Advancing the RNG
Understand how to advance the RNG since the PAL version freezes in the name menu. Use these methods:
- Rerolls: Triggered in the main menu by going to "VS Mode" => "Quick Battle" => "Battle vs CPU" => Ultimate. Each reroll is when Pokémon are shown. Press No and redo for multiple advances.
- Memory Card Reloads: Press B and A in the main menu to reload Memory Card Data, shown by an in-game message. Each reload counts as +1.
- Options Saves: Change the Rumbling setting in Settings, save, then return to the main menu.
- Name Screen Blackout: Start a New Game and press B when asked about using a specific name. Do not select a name as it's irreversible.
Note: Set your trainer's name when the Current Seed matches your target Seed. Avoid Name Screen Blackout at this point.
Method 1: Using PAL-Pal Only
This method is straightforward for hitting any Eevee not listed but can take time and yield less favorable spreads.
- Open Dolphin, load the Luas, note the Current Seed in the main menu, and pause the emulator.
- Open PAL-Pal, go to the Speedrun tab, set filters for your desired Eevee (Shiny, IVs, gender, Nature), and save.
- Input the Current Seed in the 'Current Seed (Hex)' window and search for results.
- Cycle between results using 'Next' and 'Previous.'
- Once you find the right result, follow instructions to get the path and perform necessary advances.
Method 2: Using the Shiny Eevee Spread List
This method needs Initial Seed RNG but quickly accesses great spreads.
- Open PokeFinder, go to the Gamecube RTC tab, and input the Seed of your desired Eevee in the Target Seed section. Ensure the Initial Seed is around 15-20k advances, nothing earlier.
- Do the Initial Seed RNG with RunAsDate, Dolphin, and the Lua script. Pause the emulator on the main screen.
- Open PAL-Pal, go to the Custom Tab, and input your Current Seed.
- For the Target Title Seed, input the Seed that allows hitting the target, not the Target Seed. Use the Researcher in PokeFinder, select XDRNG[R], put the Target Seed in the Seed box, set Max Advance to 1010, and generate results. Check Advance 1000; it's your Target Title Seed to input in PAL-Pal.
- Click on Search; your Eevee should be first. Follow the path to advance your Seeds and get your shiny Eevee.
Note: The delay may not be exactly 1000 but slightly different. Stick with 1000; if it doesn't match the Target Seed, you'll perform a few extra advances in-game. To adjust, use results from Advance 1002 and 1004 in the Researcher.
Credits
- Chinese translation: xuanyelin, Hakuhiro.