February is about to end so the final spotlight hour of the month is here. Pokemon Go players are now wondering to know whether Slakoth is going to be shiny in this spotlight hour or not. If you are among these players looking to know the shiny status of Slakoth, we have got you covered. Here is everything you need to know about the approaching Spotlight hour.
Pokémon GO Spotlight hour is a popular event that takes place every week on Tuesday at 6:00 PM local time. Players wait for this event eagerly because, during this event, a specific Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild than usual. This special Pokémon is usually one of the original 151 Pokémon, and the entire event lasts for one hour.
During the event, players also get the chance to catch the Shiny Pokemon. It also appears in raids and Research Tasks giving more opportunities to the players to catch this shiny Pokemon.
One way to increase the chances of encountering a shiny Pokemon is to use Incense during the event Doing so makes it easier for the players to collect enough candy to evolve their Pokémon or to fill out their Pokédex.
This week’s Spotlight hour features Slakoth and below we have provided all the details about whether it is Shiny or not and the rewards that you can reap during the event.
Slakoth Spotlight Hour Start Time And Rewards
The Slakoth Spotlight hour is all set to take place on February 28 at 6 PM local time. The event will last for an hour and it will end at 7 pm sharp.
During the event, players can earn double candy for every Pokemon they catch. It means that this is a good opportunity to reap a bunch of Slaking.
Earlier this month, players enjoyed the Pokemon GO Tour: Hoenn event that featured Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon. Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon also made their debut in raids. Following this event, the latest Slakoth Spotlight will now help the players to chill out a little. The previous spotlight hours in Pokemon Go featured Pidgey, Woobat, and Jigglypuff.
Players have earned amazing rewards and bonuses during these Spotlight hours and they are enthusiastic about making the best out of the new spotlight hour.
Now, let’s see if Slakoth can be shiny in the last spotlight hour or in February.
Is Slakoth Shiny During The Spotlight Hour?
If you are looking to find out whether Slakoth is going to be shiny during this Pokemon Go Spotlight hour or not, we have good news for you. And the good news is that, Yes, Slakoth can be shiny during the last spotlight hour of February 28th. It means it would be the best end of the month for the players.
If you are an avid Pokemon Go player, you must have come across the Slakoth evolution line. It was part of Pokemon GO’s 18th Community Day back in June 2019. The Slakoth line also includes Vioroth and Slaking.
Nonetheless, players must also note that, unlike the Community Day it first featured in, there will not be increased shiny odds.
During Pokemon GO’s 18th Community Day, this Pokemon had a one in 25 chance of being shiny. However, for this spotlight hour, the Pokemon is going to have roughly one in 500 chance. So, if you are eyeing getting one during the event, you may have to grind harder.
As far as the appearance of Slakoth is concerned, it is easy to differentiate from its non-shiny counterpart. Instead of having beige fur, a shiny Slakoth will have a bright pinky purple color.
You may also want to read about Pokemon Go Tour Hoenn
The Bottom Line
This was all about the approaching Pokemon Go Spotlight hour and whether or not Slakoth will be shiny during this Spotlight hour. Hopefully, you have found all the details you were looking for.