diff --git a/src/battle-scene.ts b/src/battle-scene.ts
index 753efdaf62c..e7c24bf2db8 100644
--- a/src/battle-scene.ts
+++ b/src/battle-scene.ts
@@ -1139,6 +1139,8 @@ export default class BattleScene extends SceneBase {
 
     let battleConfig: FixedBattleConfig | null = null;
 
+    this.newArena(Biome.SPACE);
+
     this.resetSeed(newWaveIndex);
 
     const playerField = this.getPlayerField();
diff --git a/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.ts b/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.ts
index e27eea57a29..8a63d5a4a4c 100644
--- a/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.ts
+++ b/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.ts
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ import { EggSourceType } from "#enums/egg-source-types";
 import { EggTier } from "#enums/egg-type";
 import { MysteryEncounterOptionBuilder } from "#app/data/mystery-encounters/mystery-encounter-option";
 import { MysteryEncounterOptionMode } from "#enums/mystery-encounter-option-mode";
+import { achvs } from "#app/system/achv";
 
 /** the i18n namespace for the encounter */
 const namespace = "mysteryEncounter:expertBreeder";
@@ -243,6 +244,8 @@ export const TheExpertBreederEncounter: MysteryEncounter =
           initBattleWithEnemyConfig(scene, config);
         })
         .withPostOptionPhase(async (scene: BattleScene) => {
+          // Give achievement if in Space biome
+          checkAchievement(scene);
           // Give 20 friendship to the chosen pokemon
           scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter!.misc.pokemon1.addFriendship(FRIENDSHIP_ADDED);
           await restorePartyAndHeldItems(scene);
@@ -295,6 +298,8 @@ export const TheExpertBreederEncounter: MysteryEncounter =
           initBattleWithEnemyConfig(scene, config);
         })
         .withPostOptionPhase(async (scene: BattleScene) => {
+          // Give achievement if in Space biome
+          checkAchievement(scene);
           // Give 20 friendship to the chosen pokemon
           scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter!.misc.pokemon2.addFriendship(FRIENDSHIP_ADDED);
           await restorePartyAndHeldItems(scene);
@@ -347,6 +352,8 @@ export const TheExpertBreederEncounter: MysteryEncounter =
           initBattleWithEnemyConfig(scene, config);
         })
         .withPostOptionPhase(async (scene: BattleScene) => {
+          // Give achievement if in Space biome
+          checkAchievement(scene);
           // Give 20 friendship to the chosen pokemon
           scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter!.misc.pokemon3.addFriendship(FRIENDSHIP_ADDED);
           await restorePartyAndHeldItems(scene);
@@ -520,6 +527,12 @@ function removePokemonFromPartyAndStoreHeldItems(scene: BattleScene, encounter:
   ];
 }
 
+function checkAchievement(scene: BattleScene) {
+  if (scene.arena.biomeType === Biome.SPACE) {
+    scene.validateAchv(achvs.BREEDERS_IN_SPACE);
+  }
+}
+
 async function restorePartyAndHeldItems(scene: BattleScene) {
   const encounter = scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter!;
   // Restore original party
diff --git a/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts b/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts
index ba842192cdc..187de3c93c4 100644
--- a/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts
+++ b/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts
@@ -329,6 +329,9 @@ export async function initBattleWithEnemyConfig(scene: BattleScene, partyConfig:
       // Requires re-priming summon data to update everything properly
       enemyPokemon.primeSummonData(enemyPokemon.summonData);
 
+      if (enemyPokemon.isShiny() && !enemyPokemon["shinySparkle"]) {
+        enemyPokemon.initShinySparkle();
+      }
       enemyPokemon.initBattleInfo();
       enemyPokemon.getBattleInfo().initInfo(enemyPokemon);
       enemyPokemon.generateName();
diff --git a/src/locales/en/achv.json b/src/locales/en/achv.json
index 32d519fbf78..d87e47aa0af 100644
--- a/src/locales/en/achv.json
+++ b/src/locales/en/achv.json
@@ -283,5 +283,9 @@
   "INVERSE_BATTLE": {
     "name": "Mirror rorriM",
     "description": "Complete the Inverse Battle challenge.\n.egnellahc elttaB esrevnI eht etelpmoC"
+  },
+  "BREEDERS_IN_SPACE": {
+    "name": "Breeders in Space!",
+    "description": "Beat the Expert Breeder in the Space Biome."
   }
 }
diff --git a/src/overrides.ts b/src/overrides.ts
index 35ca299721b..32d4d40b3dd 100644
--- a/src/overrides.ts
+++ b/src/overrides.ts
@@ -143,9 +143,9 @@ class DefaultOverrides {
   // -------------------------
 
   /** 1 to 256, set to null to ignore */
-  readonly MYSTERY_ENCOUNTER_RATE_OVERRIDE: number | null = null;
+  readonly MYSTERY_ENCOUNTER_RATE_OVERRIDE: number | null = 256;
   readonly MYSTERY_ENCOUNTER_TIER_OVERRIDE: MysteryEncounterTier | null = null;
-  readonly MYSTERY_ENCOUNTER_OVERRIDE: MysteryEncounterType | null = null;
+  readonly MYSTERY_ENCOUNTER_OVERRIDE: MysteryEncounterType | null = MysteryEncounterType.THE_EXPERT_BREEDER;
 
   // -------------------------
   // MODIFIER / ITEM OVERRIDES
diff --git a/src/system/achv.ts b/src/system/achv.ts
index 6170fe23e1d..09ec74de50c 100644
--- a/src/system/achv.ts
+++ b/src/system/achv.ts
@@ -279,6 +279,8 @@ export function getAchievementDescription(localizationKey: string): string {
     return i18next.t("achv:FRESH_START.description", { context: genderStr });
   case "INVERSE_BATTLE":
     return i18next.t("achv:INVERSE_BATTLE.description", { context: genderStr });
+  case "BREEDERS_IN_SPACE":
+    return i18next.t("achv:BREEDERS_IN_SPACE.description", { context: genderStr });
   default:
     return "";
   }
@@ -356,6 +358,7 @@ export const achvs = {
   MONO_FAIRY: new ChallengeAchv("MONO_FAIRY", "", "MONO_FAIRY.description", "fairy_feather", 100, (c, scene) => c instanceof SingleTypeChallenge && c.value === 18 && !scene.gameMode.challenges.some(c => c.id === Challenges.INVERSE_BATTLE && c.value > 0)),
   FRESH_START: new ChallengeAchv("FRESH_START", "", "FRESH_START.description", "reviver_seed", 100, (c, scene) => c instanceof FreshStartChallenge && c.value > 0 && !scene.gameMode.challenges.some(c => c.id === Challenges.INVERSE_BATTLE && c.value > 0)),
   INVERSE_BATTLE: new ChallengeAchv("INVERSE_BATTLE", "", "INVERSE_BATTLE.description", "inverse", 100, c => c instanceof InverseBattleChallenge && c.value > 0),
+  BREEDERS_IN_SPACE: new Achv("BREEDERS_IN_SPACE", "", "BREEDERS_IN_SPACE.description", "moon_stone", 100).setSecret(),
 };
 
 export function initAchievements() {
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/a-trainers-test-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/a-trainers-test-encounter.test.ts
index b4cc186864c..3dc90427eb2 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/a-trainers-test-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/a-trainers-test-encounter.test.ts
@@ -69,22 +69,6 @@ describe("A Trainer's Test - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(ATrainersTestEncounter.options.length).toBe(2);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.A_TRAINERS_TEST);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully ", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = ATrainersTestEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/absolute-avarice-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/absolute-avarice-encounter.test.ts
index 7cca7abba27..58c8e1fbc30 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/absolute-avarice-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/absolute-avarice-encounter.test.ts
@@ -66,22 +66,6 @@ describe("Absolute Avarice - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(AbsoluteAvariceEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.ABSOLUTE_AVARICE);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should not spawn outside of proper biomes", async () => {
     game.override.mysteryEncounterTier(MysteryEncounterTier.GREAT);
     game.override.startingBiome(Biome.VOLCANO);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-encounter.test.ts
index 1c68852a63d..88704746a3c 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/an-offer-you-cant-refuse-encounter.test.ts
@@ -80,22 +80,6 @@ describe("An Offer You Can't Refuse - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.AN_OFFER_YOU_CANT_REFUSE);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.AN_OFFER_YOU_CANT_REFUSE);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully ", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = AnOfferYouCantRefuseEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/berries-abound-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/berries-abound-encounter.test.ts
index 5d30bc91de9..af5c0f0b48b 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/berries-abound-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/berries-abound-encounter.test.ts
@@ -69,22 +69,6 @@ describe("Berries Abound - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(BerriesAboundEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.BERRIES_ABOUND);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = BerriesAboundEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/bug-type-superfan-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/bug-type-superfan-encounter.test.ts
index 70adf93d502..247acc9e5b6 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/bug-type-superfan-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/bug-type-superfan-encounter.test.ts
@@ -201,22 +201,6 @@ describe("Bug-Type Superfan - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(BugTypeSuperfanEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.BUG_TYPE_SUPERFAN);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = BugTypeSuperfanEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.test.ts
index 383e3bd3564..5ed5a9487de 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.test.ts
@@ -95,14 +95,6 @@ describe("Clowning Around - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.CLOWNING_AROUND);
   });
 
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = ClowningAroundEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/dancing-lessons-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/dancing-lessons-encounter.test.ts
index 5a2512ddaf6..cbf8251f2e7 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/dancing-lessons-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/dancing-lessons-encounter.test.ts
@@ -69,22 +69,6 @@ describe("Dancing Lessons - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(DancingLessonsEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.DANCING_LESSONS);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should not spawn outside of proper biomes", async () => {
     game.override.mysteryEncounterTier(MysteryEncounterTier.GREAT);
     game.override.startingBiome(Biome.SPACE);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/delibirdy-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/delibirdy-encounter.test.ts
index 969188dca06..7e452fd90c7 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/delibirdy-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/delibirdy-encounter.test.ts
@@ -66,22 +66,6 @@ describe("Delibird-y - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(DelibirdyEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.DELIBIRDY);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should not spawn if player does not have enough money", async () => {
     scene.money = 0;
 
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/department-store-sale-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/department-store-sale-encounter.test.ts
index f22bd832964..0b2d66db20b 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/department-store-sale-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/department-store-sale-encounter.test.ts
@@ -79,22 +79,6 @@ describe("Department Store Sale - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.DEPARTMENT_STORE_SALE);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.DEPARTMENT_STORE_SALE);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   describe("Option 1 - TM Shop", () => {
     it("should have the correct properties", () => {
       const option = DepartmentStoreSaleEncounter.options[0];
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/field-trip-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/field-trip-encounter.test.ts
index 7a8d951c5da..13550abb97c 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/field-trip-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/field-trip-encounter.test.ts
@@ -72,22 +72,6 @@ describe("Field Trip - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(FieldTripEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.FIELD_TRIP);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   describe("Option 1 - Show off a physical move", () => {
     it("should have the correct properties", () => {
       const option = FieldTripEncounter.options[0];
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.test.ts
index 445ab4491a4..cd11aa2628b 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.test.ts
@@ -88,14 +88,6 @@ describe("Fiery Fallout - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.FIERY_FALLOUT);
   });
 
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully ", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = FieryFalloutEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fight-or-flight-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fight-or-flight-encounter.test.ts
index 86d79b57f80..df2f32231ba 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fight-or-flight-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fight-or-flight-encounter.test.ts
@@ -67,22 +67,6 @@ describe("Fight or Flight - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(FightOrFlightEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.FIGHT_OR_FLIGHT);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = FightOrFlightEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fun-and-games-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fun-and-games-encounter.test.ts
index 70250350af4..c337556728b 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fun-and-games-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/fun-and-games-encounter.test.ts
@@ -85,22 +85,6 @@ describe("Fun And Games! - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.FUN_AND_GAMES);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.FUN_AND_GAMES);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = new MysteryEncounter(FunAndGamesEncounter);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/global-trade-system-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/global-trade-system-encounter.test.ts
index e91b936cb9d..5a99b0450ca 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/global-trade-system-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/global-trade-system-encounter.test.ts
@@ -69,22 +69,6 @@ describe("Global Trade System - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(GlobalTradeSystemEncounter.options.length).toBe(4);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.GLOBAL_TRADE_SYSTEM);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should not spawn outside of CIVILIZATION_ENCOUNTER_BIOMES", async () => {
     game.override.mysteryEncounterTier(MysteryEncounterTier.COMMON);
     game.override.startingBiome(Biome.VOLCANO);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/lost-at-sea-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/lost-at-sea-encounter.test.ts
index 82670e32daa..02872334fac 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/lost-at-sea-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/lost-at-sea-encounter.test.ts
@@ -74,22 +74,6 @@ describe("Lost at Sea - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(game.scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.LOST_AT_SEA);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 11", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(game.scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(game.scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = LostAtSeaEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/mysterious-challengers-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/mysterious-challengers-encounter.test.ts
index 2c0d48e59c6..15cd3338fff 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/mysterious-challengers-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/mysterious-challengers-encounter.test.ts
@@ -79,22 +79,6 @@ describe("Mysterious Challengers - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.MYSTERIOUS_CHALLENGERS);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.MYSTERIOUS_CHALLENGERS);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = new MysteryEncounter(MysteriousChallengersEncounter);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/part-timer-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/part-timer-encounter.test.ts
index f73c1f437d0..061b6a61461 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/part-timer-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/part-timer-encounter.test.ts
@@ -80,22 +80,6 @@ describe("Part-Timer - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.PART_TIMER);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.PART_TIMER);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   describe("Option 1 - Make Deliveries", () => {
     it("should have the correct properties", () => {
       const option = PartTimerEncounter.options[0];
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/teleporting-hijinks-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/teleporting-hijinks-encounter.test.ts
index 2505f28aa43..f7f96de3af3 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/teleporting-hijinks-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/teleporting-hijinks-encounter.test.ts
@@ -67,22 +67,6 @@ describe("Teleporting Hijinks - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(TeleportingHijinksEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.TELEPORTING_HIJINKS);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should run in waves that are X1", async () => {
     game.override.startingWave(11);
     game.override.mysteryEncounterTier(MysteryEncounterTier.COMMON);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.test.ts
index 000b0778529..cf4d2afd67b 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-expert-breeder-encounter.test.ts
@@ -85,22 +85,6 @@ describe("The Expert Breeder - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_EXPERT_BREEDER);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_EXPERT_BREEDER);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = new MysteryEncounter(TheExpertBreederEncounter);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-pokemon-salesman-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-pokemon-salesman-encounter.test.ts
index c43577337da..d37a9d8fb7b 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-pokemon-salesman-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-pokemon-salesman-encounter.test.ts
@@ -76,22 +76,6 @@ describe("The Pokemon Salesman - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_POKEMON_SALESMAN);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_POKEMON_SALESMAN);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully ", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = ThePokemonSalesmanEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-strong-stuff-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-strong-stuff-encounter.test.ts
index ef80271c423..5c1353ee337 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-strong-stuff-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-strong-stuff-encounter.test.ts
@@ -83,22 +83,6 @@ describe("The Strong Stuff - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_STRONG_STUFF);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_STRONG_STUFF);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully ", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = TheStrongStuffEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-winstrate-challenge-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-winstrate-challenge-encounter.test.ts
index 0c642225031..1efe6dbd7f8 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-winstrate-challenge-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/the-winstrate-challenge-encounter.test.ts
@@ -90,22 +90,6 @@ describe("The Winstrate Challenge - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_WINSTRATE_CHALLENGE);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.THE_WINSTRATE_CHALLENGE);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = new MysteryEncounter(TheWinstrateChallengeEncounter);
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/trash-to-treasure-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/trash-to-treasure-encounter.test.ts
index 0f89e90031c..bfeb249543f 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/trash-to-treasure-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/trash-to-treasure-encounter.test.ts
@@ -71,22 +71,6 @@ describe("Trash to Treasure - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(TrashToTreasureEncounter.options.length).toBe(2);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.TRASH_TO_TREASURE);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = TrashToTreasureEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/uncommon-breed-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/uncommon-breed-encounter.test.ts
index 5b17ff3a2f7..2f8c4e5111a 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/uncommon-breed-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/uncommon-breed-encounter.test.ts
@@ -74,22 +74,6 @@ describe("Uncommon Breed - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(UncommonBreedEncounter.options.length).toBe(3);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.UNCOMMON_BREED);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = UncommonBreedEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/weird-dream-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/weird-dream-encounter.test.ts
index ef014c6949b..e532891810c 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/weird-dream-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/encounters/weird-dream-encounter.test.ts
@@ -73,22 +73,6 @@ describe("Weird Dream - Mystery Encounter", () => {
     expect(WeirdDreamEncounter.options.length).toBe(2);
   });
 
-  it("should not run below wave 10", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(9);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.WEIRD_DREAM);
-  });
-
-  it("should not run above wave 179", async () => {
-    game.override.startingWave(181);
-
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
-
-    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
-  });
-
   it("should initialize fully", async () => {
     initSceneWithoutEncounterPhase(scene, defaultParty);
     scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter = WeirdDreamEncounter;
diff --git a/src/test/mystery-encounter/mystery-encounter.test.ts b/src/test/mystery-encounter/mystery-encounter.test.ts
index d2a2e7f9d92..38c999f8aac 100644
--- a/src/test/mystery-encounter/mystery-encounter.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/mystery-encounter/mystery-encounter.test.ts
@@ -4,10 +4,12 @@ import Phaser from "phaser";
 import { Species } from "#enums/species";
 import { MysteryEncounterPhase } from "#app/phases/mystery-encounter-phases";
 import { MysteryEncounterType } from "#enums/mystery-encounter-type";
+import BattleScene from "#app/battle-scene";
 
 describe("Mystery Encounters", () => {
   let phaserGame: Phaser.Game;
   let game: GameManager;
+  let scene: BattleScene;
 
   beforeAll(() => {
     phaserGame = new Phaser.Game({
@@ -21,6 +23,7 @@ describe("Mystery Encounters", () => {
 
   beforeEach(() => {
     game = new GameManager(phaserGame);
+    scene = game.scene;
     game.override.startingWave(11);
     game.override.mysteryEncounterChance(100);
   });
@@ -32,23 +35,20 @@ describe("Mystery Encounters", () => {
     expect(game.scene.getCurrentPhase()!.constructor.name).toBe(MysteryEncounterPhase.name);
   });
 
-  it("", async () => {
-    await game.runToMysteryEncounter(MysteryEncounterType.MYSTERIOUS_CHALLENGERS, [Species.CHARIZARD, Species.VOLCARONA]);
+  it("Encounters should not run below wave 10", async () => {
+    game.override.startingWave(9);
 
-    await game.phaseInterceptor.to(MysteryEncounterPhase, false);
-    expect(game.scene.getCurrentPhase()!.constructor.name).toBe(MysteryEncounterPhase.name);
+    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
+
+    expect(scene.currentBattle?.mysteryEncounter?.encounterType).not.toBe(MysteryEncounterType.MYSTERIOUS_CHALLENGERS);
   });
 
-  it("spawns mysterious challengers encounter", async () => {
-  });
+  it("Encounters should not run above wave 180", async () => {
+    game.override.startingWave(181);
 
-  it("spawns mysterious chest encounter", async () => {
-  });
+    await game.runToMysteryEncounter();
 
-  it("spawns dark deal encounter", async () => {
-  });
-
-  it("spawns fight or flight encounter", async () => {
+    expect(scene.currentBattle.mysteryEncounter).toBeUndefined();
   });
 });