Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour is an hour-long window for enthusiasts to grab hold of the featured monster and collect attractive bonuses. During the hour, the featured monster gets a boosted spawn rate and spawns randomly in the wild. Rufflet is featured in the Spotlight Hour this July 4, and Shiny collectors are figuring out if they can catch a Shiny Rufflet.
Rufflet is a Normal and Flying-type monster with average stats; however, gamers can evolve it using 50 Candy into Braviary. The evolved form has impressive stats and can prove handy among its competitors. Players go to great lengths to grab a Shiny variant in Pokemon GO, and like other monsters, Shiny Rufflet will be a great addition to one's Pokedex. One can even evolve a Shiny Rufflet into a powerful Shiny Braviary. This guide discusses everything about the Rufflet Spotlight Hour and how to catch a Shiny Rufflet.
Pokemon GO: Rufflet Spotlight Hour
Rufflet Spotlight Hour starts Tuesday, July 4, at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. Local Time on the same day. Rufflet will spawn more than usual during the event, and participants will receive a special 2× Catch Stardust bonus.
The monster featured in the Spotlight Hour, Rufflet, is from the Unova Region (Gen 5). The monster has a max Pokemon GO CP of 1686 with stats of 150 attack, 97 defense, and 172 stamina. Rufflet is always up for a challenge and can strike enemies with moves like Peck and Brave Bird.
Pokemon GO: Can Rufflet Be Shiny?
Rufflet will spawn faster than usual in the wild during the event. Players must catch as many Rufflet in the wild as possible to increase their chances of grabbing hold of a Shiny variant. Whether one encounters a Shiny in Pokemon GO depends on the Shiny spawn rate. So, players must reach the required Shiny rate to increase their chances.
Enthusiasts that are eager to make Shiny Rufflet a part of their Pokedex can use multiple in-game items and functions to achieve it. During the spotlight hour, In-game features like Weather Boost and other items will increase the Shiny Rufflet spawn rate — the monster's spawn rate increases in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Camping around areas with such weather conditions will help significantly.
Players can also use Pokemon GO Incense to attract Pokemon and use Lure Module at PokeStops or Gyms to maximize their chances of catching a Shiny Rufflet. These items are available to purchase with PokeCoins from the in-game store.
One can stack the effects of the Incense, Lure Module, and Weather Boost when used simultaneously. Attach a Pokemon GO Lure Module to a PokeStop or Gym with Partly Cloudy and Windy weather conditions, then use an Incense and walk around that area during the Spotlight Hour. It will increase the already boosted spawn rate of Rufflet and help players catch up to its Shiny rate. Although acquiring a Shiny is not easy compared to normal, the hunt becomes easier using in-game items and proper strategy.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.