Tynamo glows under Spotlight Hour’s pulse, but will its shine extend to a shiny form-or will the thrill spark another mystery to chase?
Tynamo can’t be shiny yet, but you can still what it’ll look like when it’s shiny above. Notably, Tynamo requires a lot of candy to evolve into its final form, Eelektross, so you should use this hour to nab as much candy as you possibly can, if you’re still missing the Tynamo family from your Pokédex.
Pokémon is about catching ’em all, and in Pokémon Go, that means catching every variant, including rare shiny versions of Pokémon. Every Tuesday in Pokémon Go, players will see a specific Pokémon spawning more frequently during Spotlight Hour, which runs from 6 p.m. to 6:59 p.m. local time. Spotlight Hour is your chance to load up on candy, a chance for high CP Pokémon, and, if you’re lucky, a shiny Pokémon.
Are shiny rates boosted during Spotlight Hour?
Shiny rates are not increased during Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go. These events only boost the spawn rate of the featured Pokémon, giving players more chances to encounter it, but the odds of finding its shiny form remain the same as usual. If Tynamo’s shiny version is already available, it can still appear, but without any added bonus to its rarity.
Shiny rates do not appear to be boosted during Spotlight Hours, based on data gathered by Pokémon community The Silph Road. However, the sheer number of Pokémon that spawn during the hourlong weekly event will give you an improved chance of clicking on a random shiny. The more Pokémon you click on, the more opportunity you have to catch a shiny Pokémon.
What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?
To increase your chances of finding shiny Pokémon, try catching as many Pokémon as possible during Spotlight Hour, since each encounter gives you a new roll at a shiny. Use Incense and Lure Modules to attract more spawns, and focus on areas with high Pokémon density. Boost your odds further by playing in weather conditions that match the featured Pokémon’s type, which slightly increases spawn rates. Consistency is key-attending multiple Spotlight Hours improves the likelihood of adding a shiny to your collection.
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?
You can check which Pokémon are available in their shiny forms by visiting official Pokémon Go resources such as the game’s news section or the Niantic Help Center. Community websites like The Silph Road or Pokémon GO Hub also maintain regularly updated lists of all shiny Pokémon currently available in the game, including those released during recent events. These lists are useful for verifying whether Tynamo or any other Pokémon can appear in its shiny variant.
When was Shiny Tynamo released in Pokémon GO
Shiny Tynamo was released in Pokémon GO on July 21, 2024, during the Tynamo Community Day event, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Release Details
This marked the shiny debut for Tynamo, Eelektrik, and Eelektross, appearing in wild encounters with increased spawn rates and event bonuses like 4x Catch XP. Prior Spotlight Hours (e.g., January 2023) did not include shinies.
Availability Since
Post-release, shiny Tynamo has been available in the wild, raids, eggs, and events like High Zaptitude spawns into early 2026.
How do you evolve Shiny Tynamo to Eelektross
Shiny Tynamo evolves into Shiny Eelektrik and then Shiny Eelektross, preserving its shiny status through the standard evolution chain.
Evolution Steps
First, evolve Shiny Tynamo to Shiny Eelektrik using 25 Tynamo Candy.
Next, evolve Shiny Eelektrik to Shiny Eelektross with 100 Tynamo Candy and 1 Unova Stone.
Candy Farming Tips
Catch Tynamo during Spotlight Hours or events for 2x or 4x Candy bonuses; Pinap Berries help too, reducing catches needed to about 21 for a full chain. Unova Stones come from Research Breakthroughs or 7-day PokéStop streaks.
