How to get Tandemaus in Pokemon GO

Tandemaus is a mischievous Pokemon species that lives in small groups (or families) similar to the likes of Falinks or Exeggcute, though in this case, it's a Normal-type original from the Paldea region. This cute duo of mouse-like Pokemon evolves into Maushold, increasing the number of their family members.

In Pokemon GO, Tandemaus can have up to 1008 CP, has negligible stats (98 ATK, 90 DEF, 137 HP), and a reduced move pool which includes some interesting moves like Mud-Shot (Fast) and Play Rough (Charged). Tandemaus evolves into Maushold by using 50 Candy, and has only a slim chance of becoming a Maushold Family of Three. This guide will help players obtain their own Maushold, determine if it's worth evolving into Tandemaus, and reveal all about its shiny availability.

How To Get Tandemaus in Pokemon GO

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Players can get a Tandemaus by catching it during certain events or by completing specific Research Tasks while this species is featured. During the Cozy Companions event, players will be able to encounter Tandemaus more often by using the Party Play feature and grouping up while Party Play Challenges in Pokemon GO. Additionally, by completing certain Research Tasks, players will have a chance to encounter Tandemaus.

After the event ends, chances to get an encounter with Tandemaus by completing Party Play Challenges will return to normal, meaning that it will be extremely rare to find one. Players should take this chance to get as many of this species as possible, to evolve into Tandemaus and complete their Pokedex.

Is Tandemaus Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tandemaus has the particularity of being extremely poor in both stats and utility, and evolving it into Maushold doesn't make it any better. Maushold is outperformed by most Normal-type Pokemon, like Dunsparce, Greedent, and Vigorot in Great League, and since its max CP doesn't go up 2224, it is pointless to even try using it for Ultra League.

Maushold's stats are subpar, and its moveset, which includes Mud-Shot (Ground) and Play Rough (Fairy), can add coverage for a well-planned lineup in certain circumstances, though players shouldn't expect too much of this Pokemon.

Can Tandemaus be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Tandemaus and its evolution can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. Lucky players will be able to encounter one of them by completing specific Party Play Challenges, and in case they find a Shiny Tandemaus, they can evolve it into Shiny Maushold. There's a slim difference between regular and Shiny Tandemaus, so they're barely distinguishable from each other.

Since players have only a 1% chance to get Maushold Family of Three when evolving a Tandemaus, Shiny Tandemaus Family of Three might be one of the rarest Pokemon in Pokemon GO. Needless to say, getting a Shundo Tandemaus Family of Three would be extremely unlikely, since players only have 1 in 512 chances of getting a shiny Tandemaus, plus 1 in 1000 chances for it being a Hundo (100% IV), then only a 1% chance to evolve that Shundo Tandemaus into a Shundo Tandemaus Family of Three, with the chances of it being 1 in 52 million.

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