Unleash the Shiny Hunt: How to Capture Rare Shiny Skorupi and Evolve into Shiny Drapion in Pokemon GO!

In the world of Pokemon GO, various monster variants exist, with Mega, Shadow, and the most coveted being the Shiny variants. Trainers are always on the lookout for ways to add these rare Shiny Pokemon to their collections. The latest Incense Day event featured Shiny Skorupi, and trainers are eager to learn how to secure this elusive variant.

Obtaining Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon GO can be done through several methods, such as defeating raid bosses, capturing them in the wild, or completing Research quests. However, even with these avenues, there's no guarantee of encountering a Shiny. When it comes to Shiny Skorupi and its evolved form, Shiny Drapion, your best shot is to participate in special events like the Incense Day: Skorupi. This guide will walk you through the various methods of obtaining Shiny Skorupi and Shiny Drapion in the game.

How to Get Shiny Skorupi in Pokemon GO

The Incense Day: Skorupi event is scheduled to kick off on October 21 at 10:00 AM and will conclude a few hours later at 5:00 PM, according to your local time zone. During events like this, the spawn rate of featured monsters is increased, offering a better chance of encountering Shiny Skorupi. However, it's important to note that even with these boosted odds, a Shiny encounter is not guaranteed. Trainers still need a solid strategy to increase their chances of success.

Niantic, the developers of Pokemon GO, have provided specific timings for Incense Encounters, depending on whether the monster is Bug-type or Poison-type. Skorupi is both Bug and Poison-type, so it benefits from both Bug-type and Poison-type Incense Encounters.

Bug-type Incense Encounters Duration:

• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Poison-type Incense Encounters Duration:

• 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The spawn rates and individual Shiny possibilities influence Shiny encounters. Higher spawn rates increase the chances of a Shiny encounter, as it allows you to catch more monsters, improving your odds. You can further boost the spawn rate by using in-game items like Pokemon GO Lure Modules and Incense. Additionally, weather conditions can play a role in increasing spawn rates and enhancing the overall strength of certain Pokemon.

Skorupi sees a spawn boost during cloudy and rainy weather. If you happen to find an area with such weather conditions during the Incense Day: Skorupi event, you can significantly increase the spawn rate by deploying a Lure Module at a Gym or PokeStop and activating Incense. With everything in place, explore the area, and you'll have a much better chance of encountering Shiny Skorupi.

The event also features various Field Research tasks and rewards, including encounters with Skorupi, which may be Shiny. Completing these tasks can earn you items such as Stardust and Ultra Balls.

How to Get Shiny Drapion in Pokemon GO

Once you successfully capture a Shiny Skorupi, your next goal is to evolve it into a Shiny Drapion. The evolution requires 50 Pokemon GO Candy, which you can acquire by taking advantage of the high spawn rates during the Incense Day event. It's important to note that the evolution process and requirements for Shiny variants are the same as their standard counterparts.

With the right strategy and a bit of luck, you'll be well on your way to adding these elusive Shiny Pokemon to your Pokemon GO collection. Good luck on your Shiny Skorupi and Shiny Drapion hunting adventure!