Shiny Tapu Koko makes its debut in Pokémon Go

22nd January 2023

LARVITAR was a popular choice for January’s Community Day, and the last week of the month won’t disappoint.

While Tapu Koko had been previously available in Pokémon Go, this is the first time you’ll be able to catch its shiny form.

Gifts from stops are guaranteed this season.

This week focuses on Electric-type Pokémon, so you’ll want to get involved if these are your favourites.

Here’s everything that’s happening in Pokémon Go from January 23, to January 29.

Tynamo takes the spotlight

This week’s Spotlight Hour will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 6pm local time.

Tynamo hasn’t been in the game for long, so it’s an exciting spotlight for those who haven’t grabbed one yet.

As is the theme of the week Tynamo is an Electric-type that can evolve into Eelektrik and Eelektross.

You’ll also earn double candy for any Pokémon you catch during this hour.

Raid hour will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 6pm local time.

During this hour Tapu Koko the Electric/Fairy-type ‘mon will appear in every gym as a five-star raid.

This is the first time that players will be able to catch a shiny Tapu Koko, so it’s likely to be a popular target.

If you have a team of players ready, this is a great chance to try your luck.

The Go Battle League will change on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 9pm GMT UK time.

While the Great League will be staying, the Weather Cup will be leaving the Battle League this week.

It will make way for the Electric Cup, which has a maximum CP limit of 1.5k.

As expected only Electric-type Pokémon are allowed to enter, though Charjabug and Unovan Stunfisk are banned from the tournament.

The Crackling Voltage event will start on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10am local time.

This event will focus on Electric-type Pokémon to coincide with the release of shiny Tapu Koko in the game.

It will end on February 5, but what will happen during the event has yet to be announced.

Written by Marco Wutz and Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.