The masuda method

The masuda method is a very common method used to increase your odds to hatch a shiny Pokemon.This is done by breeding two Pokemon from different regions.One of the easiest ways of always having this method active is by having a ditto from another region.This way you can try to get a shiny without having to continually attempt to find a Pokemon from a different region again and again as you try to get a shiny that you don't have.This is also helpful because ditto can breed with just about any Pokemon as long that it is not a baby Pokemon or a legendary.