Pokemon GOfeaturesPumpkaboo in their new Spotlight Hourevent. The event features a specific Pokemon, increasing its spawn rate and offering numerous bonuses for catching it. Pumpkaboo appears as a featured spawn, and players wonder if they can encounter a Shiny Pumpkaboo during the event.
The Ghost and Grass-type Pokemon has a maximumPokemon GOCP of 1359. Pumpkaboo has a well-balanced stat spread of 122 (ATK), 124 (DEF), and 127 (STA); the Pocket Monster experiences a weather boost during foggy and sunny weather. Trainers can evolve Pumpkaboo into a Gourgeist for 200 Candy, making the monster a powerhouse. This guide has everything trainers need to know before participating in the Pumpkaboo Spotlight Hour.
Pokemon GO: Pumpkaboo Spotlight Hour And Bonuses
Pumpkaboo Spotlight Hour starts on October 17 at 6 PM and ends on October 17 at 7 PM local time. Pumpkaboo has boosted spawn rate during the event’s runtime, and participants get an2XPokemon GOStardust bonusupon catching each Pumpkaboo. Although a Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed, players can also encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo during the event.
The dual Ghost and Grass-type Pokemon is weak against Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves while resisting Fighting, Normal, Electric, Grass, Ground, andWater-type attacks inPokemon GO. These Gen 6 Pokemon are robust, have a great move pool, and can be helpful during various PvP and PvE scenarios.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Pumpkaboo
Shiny Pokemon are challenging to catch inPokemon GOand are considered prized possessions. Catching up to Shiny odds of Pumpkaboo becomes accessible during the event hour since it experiences a boosted spawn rate. To catch up to its Shiny spawn rate, players must encounter as many Pumpkaboo as possible.
The spawn rate of a monster can increase with differentPokemon GOin-game items like Lure Modulesand Incense. Combining these items with the Weather Boost function can increase monster spawn rates even further; Pumpkaboo gets a boosted spawn rate during foggy and sunny weather. Using the above items around PokeStops and Gyms with these weather conditions can stack their effects.
To stack the effects, trainers must attach a Mossy or a Standard Lure Module to aPokemon GOPokeStopor Gym with sunny and foggy weather and activate an Incense. Doing all that and walking around the specific PokeStop or Gym increases the spawn rate of Pumpkaboo. This strategy works even better during featured events that already boost Pumpkaboo’s spawn rate.
However,Pokemon GOtrainersshould note that a boosted spawn rate doesn’t guarantee a Shiny encounter. Not everyone will encounter a Shiny, but using the above method might improve the chances of finding one.
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