Shiny Hippopotas will appear in Pokémon GO for the first time in the game's history in the upcoming Sinnoh Region celebration, and players have a full day to catch the Pokémon for themselves. Here's how to catch a Shiny Hippopotas in Pokémon GO.
We know that you know that Pokémon originally found in the Sinnoh region are awesome. But did you know that our Sinnoh region celebration starts now? Now you do!
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 7, 2020
Shiny Hippopotas Pokémon GO: How to Catch
Pokémon GO celebrates the Sinnoh Region, the fourth region Nintendo introduced to the Pokémon universe, with a special in-game event Friday. The event began at 8 a.m. local time and is scheduled to continue through the weekend, ending Monday at 10 p.m. local time.
Throughout that period, all 7 kilometer eggs will hatch Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. There are 14 Pokémon in the pool, including Hippopotas. The odds of hatching a Shiny Hippopotas from those eggs are not currently known. For reference, encountering a Shiny Pokémon in the wild happens approximately one in 450 times.
Players can collect eggs from Pokéstops. Those searching for a Shiny Hippopotas will want to grab and hatch as many eggs as possible in their pursuit.
