Are there really small secret methods of raising one’s chance of encountering a shiny

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So recently a friend of mine told me that you could boost your chance of getting a shiny by giving a high tip when going to the restaurant or by taking pictures everywhere you can.

Is this actually true? And if yes, by just how much does it increase the chance?

I know about the Chaining and Breeding methods that were discussed in multiple questions on Arqade, but are there some other secret methods?

Best Answer

It is currently unknown what tipping does, and taking photos gives you items, but doesn't affect the shiny rate. The only known ways to increase the shiny chance are:

Breeding with a pokemon from a different region. (The Masuda method)
Chaining via the PokeRadar.
Chain fishing
Obtaining the "Shiny Charm", which is a key item obtained by catching one of every non-event pokemon.

Sources: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Photo#Pok.C3.A9mon_X_and_Y (photos) http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shiny_Pok%C3%A9mon#Generation_VI (shiny methods)