Shaking Grass and Repel.

Question

It seems that Repel causes Grass to not do the special shaking. However, what if it is already shaking? Can you use a Repel and still battle the Pokemon in the Shaking Grass? This way I wouldn't have to lose it to random Wild Pokemon that I don't care about. I need my Audino's to get a level up. Like mini-Rare Candies they are.

Comments

As long as you don't leave the area with the shaking grass, it will always be there!
(Same with dust, and water ripples)

Answer 1

Yes you will be able to battle the pokemon in the shaking grass if the grass is already shaking

Answer 2

Yes, this is a strategy I remember using if I was ever lucky enough to come across shaking patches. If I spot one, and am too far away to want to risk walking to it, I just put on a repel. he patch does not disappear, from what I remember, and the battle commences as usual, provided it's already appeared.