In Pokémon GO, the spotlight hour with Nidoran (m) starts today, August 23rd. We show you what bonus is available and whether you can catch Nidoran (m) as a Shiny. This way, you will be well prepared for the event.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a spotlight hour starts in Pokémon GO. In the evening, this type of event is active for one hour and focuses on the event Pokémon with many spawns. There is also a bonus that is intended to make the event even more attractive.
Today you will frequently encounter the male form of Nidoran in the wild. It is a Poison type and originates from the first generation of the game. Its evolutions are Nidorino and Nidoking.
Spotlight Hour on August 23rd – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does it start? The event kicks off at 6:00 PM local time. The event is active for one hour and is expected to end at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? For sending Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candy. This applies not only to male Nidoran that you send during the event but to all specimens.
Additionally, you will find spawns of Nidoran (m) almost everywhere in the wild. Those who use incense can further increase the number of these spawns.
Is there a Shiny Nidoran (m)? Yes, you can catch the shiny version of male Nidoran in Pokémon GO. With luck, you may get one during the spotlight hour.
Who is the spotlight hour worth it for?
Male Nidoran and their evolutions are not particularly strong in Pokémon GO. Nidoking is not as good as Nidoqueen. In the rankings for trainer battles, Nidoking is found in the lower midrange of the Great and Ultra League. These Pokémon are also not particularly good for raid attackers.
Use the spotlight hour mainly to tidy up your collection and for sending Pokémon to receive many candies.
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