Released for the Nintendo 3DS, Pokemon X and Y ushered in the sixth generation of the mainline Pokemon series, bringing two new evolutionary lines from ancient fossils. Tyrunt, the Dragon/Rock-type Royal Heir Pokemon, is not new to Pokemon GO, but it will be featured in the upcoming event: Adventure Week 2023, which kicks off on July 27 at 10 am local time and ends on August 2 at 8 pm local time.
Tyrunt will have an increased chance of spawning in the wild, as well as another fossil Pokemon, Amaura, the Rock/Ice Tundra creature. However, the big question Pokemon GO players might have about this event is whether Tyrunt can be shiny. Here's the answer.
Can Tyrunt be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes. For the first time in Pokemon GO history, Tyrunt and Tyrantrum's blue-colored shiny variants can be encountered. And for a little extra treat, any hatched Tyrunt or Amaura from 7 km eggs are more likely to be shiny, giving players another chance at getting the uncommon species.
And plus, PoGo players can look forward to a special Collection Challenge during the Adventure Week event that ends with Tyrunt and Amaura encounters. Two Field Research Tasks will also reward trainers with encounters with the fossil Pokemon.
How to Evolve Tyrunt into Tyrantrum
In the regular Pokemon games, trainers can evolve their Tyrunt into Tyrantrum by raising it to level 39 during the daytime. The method to evolve it in Pokemon GO is mostly the same; however, instead of increasing its power, trainers will, of course, have to have Tyrunt Candy. Using 50 Tyrunt Candy during the day will make the Pokemon evolve. Conversely, Amaura will need 50 Candy, but it can only evolve into Aurorus during the nighttime.
For more information on how the day and night cycle works in Pokemon GO, feel free to refer to our dedicated strategy guide.
Whenever players encounter Tyrunt as a spawn, make sure to use Pinap Berries when possible. This will double the number of Candy received after catching Tyrunt, making it a little easier to evolve it into Tyrantrum. Also, players can set Tyrunt as their Buddy to earn Candy while walking or they can even transfer any Tyrunt duplicates to get even more Candy into their pockets.
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