Pokemon GO Machop Spotlight Hour increases Machop spawn rate in the wild. There are also chances of wild Shiny Machop spawning among the Standard variants. In addition, participants get a Special Bonus during the Spotlight Hour event.
Machop has a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 1445. With a stat spread of 137 ATK, 82 DEF, and 172 STA, the Fighting-type monster’s prowess increases even more as it evolves. You can take advantage of the increased Machop wild spawn rate and farm Machop Candy for evolution. That said, this guide explores everything about the Machop Spotlight Hour time, bonuses, and more.
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Pokemon GO: Machop Spotlight Hour And Bonuses
The Pokemon GO Machop Spotlight Hour starts on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 6 PM Local Time and runs till Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 7 PM Local Time. It is an hour-long event that is only active from 6 PM to 7 PM. Machop’s wild spawn rate gets a significant boost during the event.
Lucky players can also encounter a Shiny Machop in the wild. There is a Special Bonus of 2× Catch Candy during the Machop Spotlight Hour. You can get double the Pokemon GO Candy for catching a Pokemon while the event is active.
Pokemon GO: Preparation For The Machop Spotlight Hour
The Machop Spotlight Hour increases wild Machop spawns, and you can boost it further using in-game items strategically. There are multiple Pokemon GO items that boosts wild Pokemon spawn rate. Using these items during the Spotlight Hour boosts Machop’s spawn rate and helps you catch several Machop and farm its Candy. In addition, the 2x Catch Candy bonus also takes effect to make this strategy successful.
- Collect numerous PokeBalls
- Collect/Use Incense and Lure Modules
- Make use of Machop’s Weather Boost
Machop’s Weather Boost triggers in cloudy weather. Look for a PokeStop with cloudy weather and attach a Pokemon GO Lure Module. After that, you must activate an Incense and walk around the area of effect. Doing so can significantly increase Machop’s wild spawn rate and help you catch several of them.
The more Machop you encounter, the faster you might match its Shiny odds. If you catch a Shiny Machop in Pokemon GO, you can later evolve it into a Shiny Machoke and Shiny Machamp.
