Niantic’s Pokémon Go is still very much alive and if you are a diehard player, or interested in getting back into the mobile game, tonight will be a great time to play. Every Tuesday, Pokémon Go hosts what it calls a Spotlight Hour, which increases the spawn rate of one specific Pokémon. It allows players to get double candy, double XP, and a better chance to catch the designated Pokémon. This week’s spotlight hour Pokémon is Rhyhorn and will be showing up more frequently from 6PM to 6:59PM local time.
Rhyhorn is not considered to be the strongest combatant for PVP in Pokémon Go, however, its evolution Rhyperior is a great resource for winning raids. Rock wrecker is said to be its best attacks, and some Pokémon fans recommend using the Elite Charged TM to teach the move. Despite the fact that some do not have faith in this particular Pokémon, this event is a great way to build player experience and catch a larger number of Rhyhorn in a row.
How to Find a Shiny Rhyhorn in Pokemon Go, What It Looks Like, and What Comes Next
If you’re mostly interested in playing Pokémon Go tonight for the chance of catching a shiny Rhyhorn, you should know the odds before you play. According to data gathered by players in the Pokémon community, shiny rates are not boosted, just because it is a Spotlight Hour. Despite this fact, players tend to find more shiny Pokémon in the these hours, just because of the increased quantity available. One way gamers have helped their chances of catching a shiny Pokémon during this hour is to set lures. This could potentially attract a few more Rhyhorn than normal and further increase the statistical probability.
The standard Rhyhorn color in Pokémon Go is gray, however, the shiny version has a bronze orange armor. When Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon it will become a greenish yellow color, and when it becomes Rhyperior it will be both yellow and green. Even if you are not sure whether the Pokémon is shiny, the game will tell you when you initiate a catch saying it is shiny. It will also have a sparkle that appears above the Pokémon you have selected to catch.
The Pokémon Spotlight Hour is not going away anytime soon and interested players should keep an eye out for schedule information released by Niantic. Next week, on July 25th, the featured Pokémon will be Yungoos. It will again be on a Tuesday and the timeframe for increased Pokémon Go activity will be the same. When playing in a Spotlight Hour, always consider using a Lucky Egg to increase your XP and transfer any unneeded Pokémon for double candy when applicable. Good luck and happy Pokémon catching!
What do you think about the Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour? Is it a good way to get players into the mobile game with fun ways to catch shiny Pokémon? Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the current state of Pokémon Go.
Source: Eurogamer
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