The penultimate Spotlight Hour for October in Pokemon GO will be featuring Phantump, the stump Pokemon from Generation 6, hailing all the way from the Kalos region.
With a unique Grass and Ghost type combination, Phantump is one of those Pokemon that can come in quite handy against a variety of types. As usual, this week’s event will kick off at 6 pm local time and conclude at 7 pm local time. During the course of the event, Phantump will appear more often in the wild, so if you have been looking for Phantump or its evolution, Trevenant, it is a pretty good time to add them to your collection. This Spotlight Hour also has a slight twist when it comes to the shiny status, and you can find all the relevant details below.
Can Phantump Be Shiny In Pokemon GO?
This Spotlight Hour is a special one, considering that it’s been a while since we received a recently debuted shiny Pokemon as part of the event. The shiny variant of Phantump was added as part of the ongoing Halloween event. Alongside Phantump, its evolution Trevenant also got a shiny variant, and Trevenant’s shiny variant has been a fan-favorite due to its design.
Instead of the regular brown and green color palette representing a tree, the shades change to off-white and red, and while Phantump still looks adorable, Trevenant’s shiny variant looks quite ferocious. Shiny odds remain the same for this event as well, so you will still have a hard time coming across a shiny Phantump, but with the increased spawn rate, you still have a better-than-usual chance to catch one. You can also use Incense to further improve your chances.
What Are The Bonuses For The Phantump Spotlight Hour?
For this week’s Spotlight Hour, you will get twice the amount of XP you usually get for catching Pokemon. If you are looking to level up, this is a really good opportunity to do so, as the bonuses don’t just apply to Phantump, meaning you can catch other Pokemon and reap the benefits as well. On top of that, you can use items such as Lucky Egg to give you additional bonus XP.