Pokemon GO players can get Hippopotas and Shiny Hippopotas by participating in events featuring them. In-game events like Spotlight Hour and the Sinnoh Celebration often feature the monster and increase its spawn rate, which may help trainers get their hands on Shiny Hippopotas.

Hippopotas is a pure Ground-type Pokemon with a maximum Pokemon GO Combat Power of 1535. Its endurance-focused stat spread of 124 ATK, 118 DEF, and 169 STA improves significantly as the monster evolves into a Hippowdon. The battle prowess of these monsters adds more value to their Shiny variants. That said, this guide explores the best method to get Shiny Hippopotas and Shiny Hippowdon.

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Hippopotas

There is no way to guarantee finding a Shiny monster in Pokemon GO. Shiny encounters are unique to individual players, but some ways may improve the odds. The general odds for finding a Shiny Pokemon are based on the number of encounters; the more Standard variants players encounter, the faster they might match its Shiny odds.

When searching for Shiny Hippopotas, players must be aware of the gender differences between a male and a female Hippopotas. While the tan-colored male form commonly comes to mind when thinking of this Pokemon, the female form is distinct, with a color palette that some may mistake for being the Hippopotas's Shiny form.

Pokemon GO trainers can tell if they are seeing a Shiny Hippopotas by looking for a greenish tint that can be seen on both genders' forms. It isn't an overt green like Espeon's Shiny form, but it is noticeable if one looks for it.

To increase the odds of finding Shiny Hippopotas, players must do whatever it takes to raise the spawn rates. Events featuring the monster increase its wild spawn rate, and players can also use different Pokemon GO items to boost it further.

Pokemon GO Incense, Lure Modules, and the Weather Boost effect can boost wild Pokemon spawn rates. Since Hippopotas spawns more in areas with sunny weather, one should locate a PokeStop or Gym with such weather conditions. Attach a Lure Module to it, activate an Incense, and walk around the area. This strategy can significantly increase Hippopotas' spawn rate, especially during featured events.

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Hippowdon

Once players catch a Shiny Hippopotas, they can evolve it into a Shiny Hippowdon. Evolving the Shiny monster requires 50 Hippopotas Candy. The best moveset that Hippowdon can have is Sand Attack for its Fast Move and Scorching Sands for its Charged Move with a total DPS of 13.42 in Pokemon GO.