Pumpkaboo, the spooky Pumpkin Pokémon from Kalos, has captivated Pokémon GO trainers not only with its unique Ghost and Grass typing but also with the allure of its shiny form. But can you actually find a shiny Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO? The answer is yes-shiny Pumpkaboo is available, especially highlighted during special events like the Harvest Festival and Spotlight Hours, where its spawn rates and shiny odds receive exciting boosts. Dive into the eerie glow of this Halloween-themed Pokémon and learn how to maximize your chances of catching this elusive shiny variant in the mobile game phenomenon.
Pumpkaboo comes in various sizes outside of the “XS” or “XL” thing Pokémon Go has going on. Pumpkaboo visibly varies in size, so hardcore collectors may want to nab them in all the different sizes.
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What is the shiny rate for Pumpkaboo in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Pumpkaboo in Pokémon Go was initially reported to be boosted during the Harvest Festival event, but due to a bug, the increased shiny odds were not applied correctly at first. Niantic later fixed this issue, setting the shiny rate to approximately 1 in 256 encounters, which is a significant improvement over the usual rate of 1 in 512. This boosted rate is active during specific events like the Harvest Festival and Spotlight Hour, increasing the chances for trainers to encounter a shiny Pumpkaboo.
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. Pumpkaboo 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 a shiny Pumpkaboo in Pokémon Go
You can increase your chances of finding a shiny Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO primarily during special events like the Harvest Festival and Spotlight Hour, when its spawn rate and shiny odds are boosted. Using Mossy Lure Modules at PokéStops attracts more Grass-type Pokémon, including Pumpkaboo, and these lures last longer during events, further improving your encounter rate. Additionally, combining Mossy Lure Modules with Incense and targeting locations with sunny or foggy weather conditions-where Pumpkaboo receives a weather boost-can stack spawn rate increases. However, even with these boosts, shiny encounters are still based on chance, and a higher spawn rate does not guarantee a shiny Pumpkaboo. Notably, Niantic fixed an initial bug that prevented the shiny boost from working properly, so shiny Pumpkaboo now has a boosted shiny rate of about 1 in 256 during events like the Harvest Festival.
Does catching more Pumpkaboo during the boosted rate increase my shiny chances
Catching more Pumpkaboo during a period when its shiny rate is boosted does increase your overall chances of encountering a shiny, but it does not increase the shiny odds per individual encounter. The shiny rate for Pumpkaboo during events like the Harvest Festival is set at approximately 1 in 256, meaning each Pumpkaboo you catch has an independent chance of being shiny at those odds.
By encountering and catching more Pumpkaboo, you simply get more “rolls” at the fixed shiny chance, which statistically improves your likelihood of eventually finding a shiny one, but the odds for each individual catch remain the same. Using items like Lure Modules, Incense, and taking advantage of weather boosts can help you encounter more Pumpkaboo in a shorter time, maximizing your opportunities.
In summary, catching more Pumpkaboo during boosted periods gives you more chances but does not change the shiny odds per encounter.
