Pokemon GO developers constantly add new and regular events, keeping the engagement optimal. Spotlight Hour is a recurring event featuring a Pokemon with an increased spawn rate and notable bonuses. Mankey, the solo fighting-type monster, features in the September Spotlight Hour.
The Kanto Region's (Gen 1) Mankey has a maximum CP of 1317. It possesses an attack-centric stat spread comprising 148 (ATK), 82 (DEF), and 120 (STA); the monster also experiences weather boost during cloudy weather. Mankey needs 50 Pokemon GO candy to evolve into Primeape, which increases its power level exponentially. This guide has everything one needs to know about the Mankey Spotlight Hour.
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Pokemon GO: Mankey Spotlight Hour Time And Bonuses
Pokemon GO Mankey Spotlight Hour starts on August 20 at 6 PM and ends on August 20 at 7 PM local time. Mankey spawns at a higher rate during the event, and players get a reward of 2X Transfer Candy bonus upon transferring the Pokemon. There's a chance of players encountering Shiny Mankey during the event.
The Fighting-type Pokemon is vulnerable against Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves but resists Dark, Bug, and Rock-type attacks. Being one of the early Gen 1 entries, players have a nostalgic bond with the monster, and its versatile move pool gives more reasons to catch it.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Mankey
Pokemon GO Shiny Pokemon are considered prized possessions and are somewhat challenging to catch. With the increase in Mankey's spawn rate during the Spotlight Hour event, the Shiny odds are relatively achievable. Players must encounter as many Mankey as possible to secure their chances of encountering a shiny.
Using items like Lure Modules and Incense during favorable Weather Boosts can enhance spawn rates even more in Pokemon GO. With the cloudy weather boost on Mankey's spawn rate, players can use these items around Pokestop with similar weather conditions for a Shiny encounter.
Players must find a PokeStop or Gym with cloudy weather and attach a Lure Module while using an Incense. This strategy stacks the effect of all these items and significantly boosts Mankey's spawn rate.
Boosting Mankey encounters increases the chances of encountering a Shiny Mankey. Not everyone will encounter a shiny, but using the above method improves the possibility of finding one. Trainers must know that there is no such thing as a guaranteed Shiny encounter; Pokemon GO players must keep trying to increase the likelihood.
