Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour is a weekly event that features a particular Pokemon spawning at a higher rate. During the Spotlight hour, players can catch as many monsters as they want and get rewards and bonuses. The August Spotlight Hour features the dual Bug and Poison-type monster Venonat.
Venonat originates from the Kanto Region (Gen 4) and possesses a max Pokemon GO CP of 1135. The monster's stat spread comprises 100 ATK, 100 DEF, and 155 STA, and its performance boosts during Rainy and Cloudy weather. The monster can evolve into Venomoth, notably increasing its battle capabilities. Venonat boasts an average stat spread; however, trainers can develop it into Venomoth with a better stat and CP. Here's everything to know about Venonat during this Spotlight Hour.
Pokemon GO: Venonat Spotlight Hour and Bonuses
Pokemon GO Venonat Spotlight Hour goes live on August 22 at 6 p.m. Local time and will run until August 22 at 7 p.m. Local time. Players will see Venonat spawn at a higher rate during the event. Catching a Venonat during the Spotlight Hour will reward a 2X Catch Candy bonus. One can also encounter a Shiny Venonat in the wild during the event.
Venonat is a dual Bug and Poison-type, making it vulnerable against Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Talking about its resistances in Pokemon GO, the monster can resist Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, and Poison-type moves. Venonat evolves into Venomoth with the help of 50 Venonat Candy; players can get the Candy by catching many Venonat during the spotlight hour.
Pokemon GO: How to get Shiny Venonat
Venonat spawns more during the August Spotlight Hour; the increased spawn rate ultimately helps catch up to its Shiny odds. Shiny monsters are prized possessions in Pokemon GO and take time to catch. One must encounter as many Venonat as possible to fortify a Shiny encounter.
Trainers can use in-game Pokemon GO items like Lure Modules, Incense, and Weather Boosts to increase the already boosted spawn rate further. Rainy and Cloudy weather boosts Venonat's spawn rate; camp around areas with similar weather conditions for the Shiny hunt. Additionally, players can also stack the Weather Boost effect with other items.
Using Pokemon GO Incense and Lure Modules can significantly help Shiny hunters. One must find Pokestops and Gyms with Rainy and Cloudy weather, attach a Lure Module, activate an Incense, and walk around the area. It will drastically boost the Venonat spawn rate and helps players catch up to its Shiny spawn rate faster.
The more Venonat they can encounter, the greater their chances of encountering a Shiny Venonat. Players using this strategy will likely encounter a Shiny monster in Pokemon GO faster. Although this increases the likelihood of encountering a Shiny, there is still no guarantee; one must keep trying until they encounter one.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.