For one hour only, Jigglypuff takes center stage in Pokémon Go – but can this pink puffball sparkle in its shiny form, or will Trainers leave the spotlight empty-handed?
It’s actually pretty hard to differentiate Shiny Jigglypuff from its normal form, so make sure to look for the sparkles and the shiny icon. This Spotlight Hour is a good time to evolve any Pokémon you may be missing from your Pokédex. Just make sure you use a Lucky Egg before you start evolving to really rake in the XP. If you’ve been waiting on evolving any Pokémon from the Hoenn region, now is a great time to do it if you’re doing the Jirachi Masterwork Research, since you need a Gold Hoenn Medal to proceed in it.
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 events in Pokémon Go. These hours only boost the spawn rate of the featured Pokémon, making it easier to encounter many of them in a short time. If that Pokémon has a shiny form available-like Jigglypuff does-you can still find one, but the odds remain the same as usual, around 1 in 500. Spotlight Hours are mainly helpful for catching, evolving, or earning extra stardust or experience rather than for boosting shiny chances.
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 boost your chances of spotting more shiny Pokémon, try playing during special events such as Spotlight Hour, Community Day, or Limited Research events, when spawn rates increase. Use items like Incense and Lures to attract additional Pokémon to your location, and focus on areas with plenty of active PokéStops. Playing consistently and catching as many of the featured species as possible also raises your odds, since shiny encounters are random and based on volume.
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 have shiny versions through official Pokémon Go sources such as Niantic’s help center or the in-game Pokédex, which highlights shiny forms once caught. Fan-maintained databases like The Silph Road or Pokémon Go Hub also keep updated lists of all confirmed shiny Pokémon. These resources make it easy to see if a particular Pokémon, like Jigglypuff, has a shiny version currently available in the game.
What does shiny Jigglypuff look like compared to normal
Shiny Jigglypuff looks very similar to its normal form, making it one of the harder shinies to spot at a glance.
Key Differences
How to spot shiny Jigglypuff in Pokémon Go
The normal Jigglypuff has vibrant pink skin and large blue eyes. Shiny Jigglypuff features a slightly darker, more purplish-pink body and bright green eyes instead of blue, with a subtle sparkle effect visible in the wild or inventory.
