How can I tell if I've broken a chain?

Question

I'm chaining for a shiny Numel in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, and I might have broken my chain; however, I'm not sure. Is there a way to check or anything that could hint at it? Thanks. I can provide more information if you need.

Comments

I don't think DexNav chains can be broken.

Answer 1

Well, recap some of these points and determine if you broke the chain.

• Putting your 3DS in standby mode (If you see your trainer starting to move, stretch, or sleep, you may may have broken the chain)
• Encountering another Pokemon than the one you're chaining
• Walking or Running won't work; also use sneaking
• Don't run away from a battle; defeat each one (this also applies for Teleport)
• Leaving the area or running into a trainer battle

Please reply if none of these is the case

Hope I helped! :)

Comments

If it says that the Pokemon I'm chaining can't be found, and I encounter a hidden Pokemon that isn't the same type, does it break the chain? For example, I was looking for a Numel and it said I couldn't find one, so I ran around and a Machop was shaking in the grass. I sneaked and encountered it, then I fainted it and kept going. Does that break the chain?

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Yes. If your chaining Numel but encountered a Machop, it broke your chain