Pokemon GOfeaturesShiny monsters regularly, and Shiny Scyther is a featured monster for the recent Incense Day: Skorupi event. During the event, one can also get their hands on several other Shiny monsters. There are several featured wild spawns, including Scyther, and they experience a boosted spawn rate.
Pokemon GOIncense Day: Skorupi offers encounters with multiple Bug and Poison-type monsters. Shiny collectors can use the event to encounter several Shiny variants along with Shiny Scyther. Since players can also experience 2 x duration for Daily Adventure Incense as an event bonus, it comes in handy while hunting for these Shiny monsters. That said, this guide explores the best method to get Shiny Scyther and Shiny Scizor in the game.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Scyther
Although Shiny Scyther and Shiny Scizor were already available inPokemon GO, featured events are an excellent opportunity for Shiny collectors to get them.The Incense Day: Skorupioffers an increased chance to get these Shiny variants; there are multiple time periods for Incense encounters during the event. But none of these Shiny encounters are guaranteed; players must catch up to their odds.
Players must make use of the Incense Encounter timings to catch Scyther’s Shiny odds. Scyther experiences a boost in its spawn rate as part of thePokemon GOBug-type Incense Encountersfrom 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event only runs from August 01, 2025, at 10:00 AM to June 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time, so one must take advantage of these timings before the event ends.
As Scyther is a wild spawn, one can make use of differentPokemon GOitemsand the Weather Boost function to increase its Spawn rate even further. Scyther’s spawn rate increases during rainy and windy weather. Shiny collectors can hunt for it around areas with such weather conditions.
Players can also stack the Lure Module and Incense effect with the weather boost function. Attach aPokemon GOLure Moduleto a Gym or PokeStop with favorable Rainy and Windy weather conditions, activate an Incense, and walk around the area to significantly boost Scyther’s spawn rate. This strategy helps in catching up to the odds for Shiny Scyther.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Scizor
After catching a Shiny Scyther, one must evolve it into a Shiny Scizor. The evolution process costs a total of50Pokemon GOCandyand a Metal coat. Players can get the required amount of Candy by catching and transferring multiple Scyther.
SpinningPokemon GOPokeStopsfor seven consecutive days can help to get a Metal Coat. After a seven-day streak, players receive rewards, including an evolution item. However, the reward is not guaranteed; they may receive other items instead. Another way to acquire a Metal Coat is by completing Field Research tasks, so players should regularly check available tasks, especially during special events. Additionally, the item may be found in Gifts from friends, although it’s a random chance. Players can make as many friends as possible to increase their odds.
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