Can Binacle be shiny in Pokemon GO?

To keep its community engaged, Pokemon GO frequently hosts in-game events. One of the most common events that take place on the title's live servers is the weekly Spotlight Hour. Taking place every Tuesday, Spotlight Hours give trainers an easy way to get their hands on some of the more uncommon creatures in the franchise.

Binacle will be the Pocket Monster of interest in Pokemon GO's next Spotlight Hour. Arriving in the sixth generation of the franchise, the creature and its evolution have some of the most unusual designs in the series, leaving many with a strong liking or dislike for them.

Though most players will be happy with adding these two creatures to their Pokedex, others may be looking to get their hands on something rarer.

Enter Shiny Pokemon. These variants of creatures have an altered color palette and a nice particle effect upon entering battles. However, they are very rare.

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Players can find Shiny Binacle in Pokemon GO

Binacle, as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokemon GO players will be able to find Shiny Binacle during the upcoming Spotlight Hour, which takes place on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm local time.

However, despite what some trainers may have heard, the likelihood of finding a Shiny Pokemon during a Spotlight Hour is not increased, like it is for Community Days. This means players may need some advice on how they can more easily find one.

The first thing to keep in mind when looking for a Shiny Pocket Monster in Pokemon GO is the weather of the area that the player is in. Much like the main series, the climate of an area plays a key role in determining what creatures can spawn. In the mobile game, this feature is introduced through the Weather Boost mechanic.

Since Binacle is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon, it has a much higher likelihood of appearing in areas experiencing rainy and partly cloudy weather. Though hunting in these areas will not increase the chance of finding a Shiny Binacle, the boost in spawn rate will decrease the time it will take for one to hypothetically spawn.

Players can also stock up on common consumables like Incense and Lure Modules. These items are vital to have when hunting Shiny Pokemon as they can be used in conjunction with one another to greatly increase the spawn rate in a general area. Both items can be found in Pokestops or purchased from the in-app store.

Lure Modules work by attaching to a nearby Pokestop or gym location in Pokemon GO. Once attached, they increase the general spawn rate of the area they are attached in. Incense work very similarly, but they attach to the player's avatar. They only increase the spawn rate as long as the trainer is mobile.

With a bit of luck and dedication, players should have no trouble finding a Shiny Binacle. However, with the outside factors that go into finding a Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon GO, it is understandable if trainers choose not to pursue one.