Spotlight Hour Event: Makuhita 100% Perfect IV Stats and Shiny Hariyama in Pokémon GO

This weeks Spotlight Hour event is all about the Guts Pokmon, making it the perfect time to catch a Makuhita in Pokmon GO! Makuhitas evolution, Hariyama, was once a strong contender in the Great League and Ultra League, but has since been overshadowed by other Pokmon like Medicham and Machamp. However, during this Spotlight Hour event, you can take advantage of the double catch candy bonus and stock up on Makuhita Candy. This bonus also applies to any Pokmon youve stored up as Research rewards, so make sure to make the most of it during this event!

For those looking for a Makuhita with 100% perfect IV stats, this Spotlight Hour presents a great opportunity. In Pokmon GO, 'perfect' IV stats refer to the 15/15/15 stats that make a Pokmon ideal for raids, the Master League, and completing your 4* Pokdex. By keeping an eye on the CP of the Pokmon you encounter, you can identify a perfect Makuhita. If youre Level 30 or above, you should be on the lookout for a Makuhita with 700 CP at Level 30 or 759 CP at Level 35, which is the weather boosted CP maximum.

While Hariyama was once a viable option in PVP, it has now been outclassed by other Pokmon. As a mono-Fighting-type, Hariyama struggles against Psychic-types like Medicham in the Great League and Machamp in the Ultra League. Despite its decent moveset, Hariyama's weaknesses make it challenging to use effectively in battles. In Great League, Hariyama can defeat Pokmon like Skarmory and Whiscash but struggles against others like Talonflame and Azumarill. In the Ultra League, Hariyama has advantages against Registeel and Swampert but faces difficulties against opponents like Giratina Altered and Cresselia. In the Master League, Hariyama's CP may seem appealing, but it is not recommended for competitive battles.

Shiny Makuhita and shiny Hariyama were introduced in 2018 as part of the Battle Showdown event in Pokmon GO. While finding a shiny Makuhita may be rare, each encounter with a Makuhita has the potential to be shiny, so keep tapping on them to increase your chances of finding one! The Shared Skies Season is currently live, offering players Field Research tasks, Shared Skies research steps, and the Stadium Sights event to enjoy while hunting for rare Pokmon and participating in various in-game activities.