Makuhita, the gutsy Fighting-type Pokémon from Hoenn, isn’t just a common sight in Pokémon GO-it also shines in a rare, dazzling form. Yes, shiny Makuhita is real, and trainers eager to add this fiery orange variant to their collection have a unique opportunity during special events like Spotlight Hours, where its wild spawn rate skyrockets and shiny encounters become more attainable. But catching this elusive variant requires more than luck; strategic use of Lure Modules, Incense, and weather boosts can tilt the odds in your favor. Ready to hunt down shiny Makuhita and evolve it into the formidable shiny Hariyama? The adventure awaits!
Many moons ago, Hariyama was pretty relevant to the meta as a fighting-type Pokémon, but it has since been overtaken by Pokémon like Lucario, Conkeldurr, Terrakion, and others. However, Hariyama is still pretty good if you have a shadow Hariyama, so if you have a shadow Makuhita, you should consider holding on to it and powering it up.
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What is the shiny rate for Makuhita in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Makuhita in Pokémon Go is approximately 1 in 500 encounters on a regular day, according to research by The Silph Road. More recent live data suggests a rate close to 1 in 460. This rate can be influenced by events such as Spotlight Hours, where Makuhita’s spawn rate is increased, and using items like Lure Modules and Incense during favorable weather conditions (cloudy weather) can help maximize encounter opportunities, thereby improving the chances of finding a shiny Makuhita.
As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Makuhita is not a confirmed Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate).
What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?
Not much, unfortunately. It appears to be random chance. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokémon rates.
Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?
Can I increase my chances of finding shiny Makuhita during Spotlight Hours
Yes, you can increase your chances of finding a shiny Makuhita during Spotlight Hours by maximizing the number of encounters, as shiny encounters are based on odds that improve with more spawns. To do this effectively:
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Use items like Lure Modules on PokéStops and Incense to boost the spawn rate around you.
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Take advantage of weather boosts, especially cloudy weather, which increases Makuhita spawns.
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Walk around during the event to encounter as many Makuhita as possible, since more encounters mean higher chances of a shiny appearing.
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Employ the Quick Catch technique to catch and move on quickly, allowing for more encounters within the Spotlight Hour.
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Stock up on Poké Balls and use berries like Nanab Berry to improve catch rates, ensuring you don’t miss shiny encounters.
While these strategies don’t guarantee a shiny Makuhita, they significantly improve your odds by increasing the number of Makuhita you encounter during the Spotlight Hour.
Can using multiple in-game items stack to boost shiny Makuhita spawn chances
Yes, using multiple in-game items in Pokémon GO can stack to boost the spawn rate of Makuhita during Spotlight Hours, which indirectly increases your chances of encountering a shiny Makuhita. Specifically, combining a Lure Module on a PokéStop, activating Incense, and taking advantage of weather boosts (such as cloudy weather, which benefits Makuhita spawns) can all work simultaneously to increase the number of Makuhita appearing around you. While these items and conditions stack their effects to raise spawn rates, they do not directly increase the shiny rate itself, which remains fixed; however, more encounters mean higher overall chances of finding a shiny variant. Therefore, stacking these items is a recommended strategy to maximize shiny hunting efficiency during the event.
