Do you want to know whether there is a Shiny Rhyhorn in Pokémon Go? We are in 3rd week of July 2023, and this week’s Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour is all about Rhyhorn. Spotlight Hours are short weekly events focusing on one Pocket Monster and increasing its spawn rate. So that you can get more chances to catch it and get enough Candy to evolve, this guide is for all who want to get a Pokémon Go: Shiny Rhyhorn and know more about it.
Who Is Rhyhorn in Pokémon Go?
Rhyhorn is a non-legendary Ground and Rock-type Pokémon. It was initially found in the Kanto region and belonged to Generation 1. Rhyhorn has a Max CP of 1867, 140 ATK, 127 DEF, and 190 STA.
Rhyhorn resembles a rhinoceros with a body coved with gray, rocky plates. It has a triangular head with tiny red eyes. With its super-powerful head tackle, Rhyhorn is strong enough to smash down even a mountain. You can use it in a gym. Not only that, but it is also tradeable and transferable.
Rhyhorn is weak against Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves and becomes strong in Sunny and partly cloudy weather. Its best fast moves are Mud-Slap and Rock Smash. And the best Charge Moves are Stomp, Bulldoze, and Horn Attack.
Can Rhyhorn Be Shiny in Pokémon Go?
The good news is, Rhyhorn can be shiny in Pokémon Go Spotlight hour July 2023. The Spotlight Hour will begin on 18th July 2023, from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm local time. This is a global event; you can participate from anywhere in the world. Rhyhorn will spawn more during the Spotlight Hour, and trainers will get 2x Catch XP awards.
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How To Catch a Shiny Rhyhorn in Pokémon Go?
To catch a Shiny Rhyhorn, you must,
- Find a PokéStop or Gym with Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather.
- Attach a Lure Module to it.
- Use PokéStop GO Incense and walk around during Spotlight Hour.
This tactic will help you to increase the number of Pokémon spawn rate, which means you’ll increase the chance of meeting with a Shiny Rhyhorn.
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Pokémon Go Rhyhorn Evolution
It evolves into Rhydon with 25 Rhyhorn Candy, and Rhydon becomes Rhyperior, as its final evolution form, with 100 Rhyhorn Candy and a Sinnoh stone. There are many ways to earn a Sinnoh stone in Pokémon Go.
- Earning a seven-day Research Breakthrough from Field Research.
- Defeating a Team Go Rocket Leader or Giovanni.
- Winning PvP battles against other players.
- Getting a Mystery Item in the Go Battle League.
However, the Sinnoh stone is one of the many gifts you’ll get by completing these tasks. So we suggest you keep playing until you get your desired gift.
Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.
Source: BrandonTan91, Bulbapedia, Pokémon Go hub
