Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour: Start date & time, bonuses, can it be shiny?

The fifth and final Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour in August will feature Tentacool. Here are all the details about the event’s schedule, bonuses, and the availability of shiny Tentacool in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go players had a blast of a time in August with Go Fest 2023, the debut of Mega Rayquaza, challenging Raid Battles, and the chance to catch many interesting Pokemon in the Spotlight Hour events.

Before players can start preparing for a thrilling September that will mark the debut of the Paldean starters in Pokemon Go, they are all set to sign off August on a high note with the popular Tentacool in the final Spotlight Hour of the month.

This event will host hundreds of Tentacool spawns for an entire hour, giving players the chance to catch as many Tentacool as they can.

So, here’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour, including the shiny availability, evolution, and event bonus.

• Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour date & time
• Tentacool shiny availability
• Tentacool Spotlight Hour bonus
• Pokemon Go Tentacool evolution
• How to prepare for Tentacool Spotlight Hour

Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour date & time

Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour will take place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, and will be held from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

So, regardless of where you are in the world, you can play the event during this hour.

Can Tentacool be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Tentacool is available in Pokemon Go.

Players should note that shiny species are extremely rare in Pokemon Go but the Spotlight Hour gives them a good opportunity to go shiny hunting as there are countless spawns of the featured Pokemon during the event.

The odds of encountering a shiny Tentacool in Pokemon Go are 1 in 500 or 0.2% chance.

Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour bonus

Pokemon Go players can enjoy a bonus of 2x Transfer Candy from catching any Pokemon during the Tentacool Spotlight Hour.

Pokemon Go Tentacool evolution

Tentacool evolves into Tentacruel with 50 Candy in Pokemon Go.

You can use Pinap Berries to earn bonus Candy from every Tentacool you catch and collect the required Candy to get Tentacruel quickly.

How to prepare for Tentacool Spotlight Hour

Players need to be well-prepared for the Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour as it takes place for only one hour. So, here are some tips to get you ready for this event:

1. Use PokeCoins to buy Incense and get additional spawns during the event.
2. Make sure you have enough space in your Pokemon Storage Box to capture as many Pokemon as you want.
3. Keep your Poke Balls stocked up to catch large numbers of Tentacool.
4. Use a Lucky Egg to collect boosted XP during the event.

You can take advantage of the 2x Transfer Candy bonus to get more Candy when you transfer Tentacool. But, you need to make sure that you check out the appraisal before transferring Tentacool and evolve only those with high Pokemon Go stats.

That’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Tentacool Spotlight Hour. For more Pokemon Go content, be sure to check out our other guides:

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