My first shiny in Pokemon Crystal but unfortunately also my first ever shiny fail :( I had been hunting this off-stream on virtual console on my 3DS for a few months when it sparkled. I had it at low HP, I misclicked an attacking move instead of hypnosis and it fainted. I was devastated, but at the same time, motivated to persevere and reclaim this shiny one day.

CRYSTAL SUICUNE RECLAIM 10 months after failing it! This is my first CAUGHT shiny in an original gen 2 game!