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

The second Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour in August 2023 features the popular Paras. Here’s all you need to know about the event’s schedule, bonuses, and the shiny availability of Paras in Pokemon Go.

Every Tuesday, Pokemon Go focuses on a particular Pokemon for an hour in the Spotlight Hour event. During this event, players can find boosted spawns of the featured Pokemon and enjoy the chance to catch as many of them as they can.

The second Spotlight Hour Pokemon in August brings Paras into the limelight. Paras has been around since the beginning of Pokemon Go in 2016, but players are enthusiastic about obtaining it and are curious about its shiny availability.

Here are all the details about the Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour, including its date and time, event bonus, and if shiny Paras is available in the game.

• Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour date & time
• Shiny Paras availability in Pokemon Go
• Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour bonus
• Pokemon Go Paras evolution
• How to prepare for Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour

Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour date & time

Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, and it will take place from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

So no matter where you are, you can enjoy the event during this hour.

Can Paras be shiny in Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour?

Yes, shiny Paras is available in its Spotlight Hour event in Pokemon Go.

Players should note that shiny Pokemon are extremely rare in Pokemon Go but the Spotlight Hour presents a fantastic opportunity to go for shiny hunting as there are hundreds of spawns of the featured Pokemon during the event. The odds of encountering a shiny Paras in Pokemon Go are 1 in 500 or 0.2% chance.

Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour bonus

Pokemon Go players can enjoy 2x Stardust for catching any Pokemon during the Paras Spotlight Hour.

You should know that catching Paras itself gives you 500 Stardust and so, the event bonus can fetch you 1,000 Stardust when you catch a Paras. With a Star Piece active, you can end up collecting a cool 1,500 Stardust from each catch.

Pokemon Go Paras evolution

Paras evolves into Parasect with 50 Candy in Pokemon Go.

By using Pinap Berries, players can earn bonus Candy from all the Paras they capture during the event and evolve them into Parasect quickly.

How to prepare for Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour

You need to prepare well for the Pokemon Go Paras Spotlight Hour as it takes place for only one hour. So, here are some tips to help you get all set for this event:

1. Use PokeCoins to buy an Incense to enjoy additional spawns during the event.
2. Make sure you have lots of space in your Pokemon Storage Box to catch as many Pokemon as you want.
3. Keep your Poke Balls stocked up to catch huge numbers of Paras.
4. Use a Lucky Egg to collect boosted XP during the event.

You can also get more Candy by transferring Paras. However, make sure that you take a look at the appraisal before transferring Paras and evolve those with good Pokemon Go stats.

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

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