Looking to add a rare gem to your Pokémon GO collection? Discover the elusive shiny Hippopotas-a subtle but coveted variant that has intrigued trainers since its Sinnoh Celebration debut. With its unique gender color differences and the thrill of hunting it during special events, shiny Hippopotas offers both challenge and charm for dedicated players seeking to stand out in the Pokémon GO world.
Hippopotas and Hippowdon are colored differently depending on what its gender is. The male Hippopotas has a yellow nose/head, whereas the female Hippopotas has a brown nose/head. Male Hippowdon have yellowish skin, whereas female Hippowdon get that dark gray skin (or dark green, if it’s shiny).
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What is the shiny rate for Hippopotas in Pokémon Go?
The shiny rate for Hippopotas in Pokémon Go follows the standard shiny encounter rate, which is approximately 1 in 512 for most Pokémon. Hippopotas does not have a special boosted shiny rate or “permaboost” like some rare spawns or event Pokémon. To increase the chances of encountering a shiny Hippopotas, players can participate in events that raise its spawn rate and use items such as Incense and Lure Modules, especially in sunny weather conditions where Hippopotas is more common. Despite these methods, the shiny encounter remains a matter of chance without any guaranteed rate increase during Spotlight Hours or normal gameplay.
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. Hippopotas 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 find a shiny Hippopotas during Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go
Yes, you can find a shiny Hippopotas during Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO. Events like Spotlight Hour often feature Hippopotas with increased spawn rates, boosting your chances to encounter its shiny variant. For example, on March 19, 2024, Hippopotas was featured alongside Vulpix, Poliwag, and Snorunt in a Spotlight Hour event, where players had a chance to catch shiny versions of all these Pokémon. Using items like Lure Modules and Incense, especially in sunny weather where Hippopotas spawns more frequently, can further increase your chances during such events.
Will Spotlight Hour definitely increase my chances of finding a shiny Hippopotas
Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO does not increase the shiny rate of Hippopotas or any other Pokémon; the chance for each individual encounter to be shiny remains the same as usual. However, because Spotlight Hour significantly boosts the spawn rate of the featured Pokémon, you get many more encounters in a short time, which effectively increases your overall chances of finding a shiny Hippopotas simply by volume. So while the shiny odds per encounter are unchanged, the sheer number of Hippopotas appearing during Spotlight Hour makes it a good opportunity to hunt for its shiny form.
