ThePokemon GOdevelopers Nianticare constantly updating new and regular events on the platform. Spotlight Hour is one of the regular mini-events that span an hour and features one Pokemon at a time. August 2023’s first Spotlight Hour featured Paras, and the second one brought Paras.
Paras is a dual-type with a maximumPokemon GOCP of 1150. Coming with the stat spread of 121 (ATK), 99 (DEF), and 111 (STA), the Pokemon can perform well in its power range. The main takeaway is when it evolves into a powerful Parasect with a well-balanced stat spread. Players are also wondering if Shiny Paras is available to catch, and this guide answers everything about the Paras Spotlight Hour.
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Pokemon GO: Paras Spotlight Hour and Bonuses
Paras Spotlight Hour starts Tuesday, August 8, at 6:00 PM and runs for an hour before ending at 7:00 PM Local Time. Paras experiences an increased spawn rate during the hour, and one can get2×Pokemon GOCatch Stardustas a bonus. Players can also encounter Shiny Paras in the wild.
Paras is a dual Bug and Grass-type Pokemon, resulting in many weaknesses and resistances. The monster is weak against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Rock-type attacks but can resist Grass, Ground, Electric, Fighting, andWater-type moves inPokemon GO. One can evolve Paras into a powerful Parasect with 50 Candy.
Pokemon GO: Can Paras Be Shiny?
During the Spotlight Hour, Paras spawns more frequently in the wild. The more Paras players can encounter, the faster they can reach its Shiny spawn rate. Shiny Paras is also a wild spawn; one needs to encounter multiple Paras to get a Shiny variant.
Trainers can increase Pokemon spawn rate withPokemon GOitems like Lure Modules, Incense, and the Weather Boost feature. Doing so improves the chances of encountering Shiny Paras, which can later be evolved into a powerful Shiny Parasect.
Weather Boost links the weather conditions with Pokemon prowess and spawn rate. Paras spawns more frequently in Rain and Sunny weather, making it an ideal time for players to search for Shiny Paras. One can combine the effects of other items (available inthePokemon GOstore) to maximize the Weather Boost’s effect.
Locate a Pokestop or Gym with Rain and Sunny weather, attach a Lure Module, activate an Incense, and traverse around that area. Using bothPokemon GOIncenseand Lure Modules during Rain and Sunny Weather significantly increases Paras’s spawn rate. However, encountering a Shiny Paras is not guaranteed. One may or may not encounter Shiny Paras; it depends upon luck and the Shiny odds.
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