While Pokemon GO trainers prepared for the announced debuts of Shiny Impidimp and Hatenna families, Niantic dropped an unexpected bonus—Shiny Tinkatink became available through 5 km Eggs during the November 15-16 Wild Area event. This beloved Steel/Fairy-type from Scarlet and Violet wasn’t in the official announcements, making it a delightful surprise for egg hatchers.
The event runs from 10 AM to 6 PM local time on both days, featuring rotating Dark and Fairy-type habitats alongside the global debut of Grimmsnarl and Mighty Pokemon.
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Why Shiny Tinkatink Matters Right Now in Pokemon GO?
After the Wild Area event ends, Tinkatink returns to the 10 km Egg pool, making this weekend your golden opportunity. The 5 km Eggs obtained during the event offer significantly better hatch rates compared to the post-event availability.
Complete Shiny Debut Lineup
| Pokemon | Availability | How to Find | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkatink (Surprise!) | Nov 15-16 only | 5 km Eggs | Returns to harder 10 km pool after |
| Impidimp Family | Wild/Eggs/Research | Multiple sources | Can become Gigantamax Grimmsnarl |
| Hatenna Family | Fairy Hour spawns | Wild encounters | Evolves into Mighty Hatterene |
| Unown W | Ticket holders | Incense only | First-time shiny availability |
| Shadow Darkrai | All trainers | 5-star Shadow Raids | Premier PvE attacker |
Egg Strategy for Maximum Shiny Chances
During Wild Area, 5 km Eggs list Tinkatink as a rare hatch alongside Mime Jr., Sandile, Pawniard, Carbink, and Impidimp—all with shiny potential. Clear your egg inventory Friday night and stock up on Incubators before the event begins.
Pro Tips for Hatching Success:
- Use Super Incubators to maximize hatches within the 8-hour windows
- Ticket holders get half egg-hatch distance as a bonus
- Walk continuously during both event days to cycle through eggs quickly
Mighty Pokemon: Your Shundo Opportunity
Mighty Pokemon are stronger versions encountered at higher levels with guaranteed 13/13/13 minimum IVs. They appear as fully evolved forms and can be shiny, offering your best shot at a perfect shiny (shundo).
Use the event-exclusive GO Safari Balls—they’re essential since Mighty Pokemon are much more difficult to capture. Golden Razz Berries combined with Safari Balls give you optimal catch rates.
For comprehensive Pokemon GO shiny hunting guides, visit our gaming hub.
FAQs
Will Shiny Tinkatink still be available after the event?
Yes, but accessibility drops significantly. It moves back to 10 km Eggs with reduced hatch rates, making the Wild Area event your best opportunity to obtain one without extensive grinding.
Do I need the $11.99 ticket to hatch Shiny Tinkatink?
No! All players can hatch Shiny Tinkatink from 5 km Eggs during the event. However, ticket holders benefit from half egg-hatch distance, boosted shiny odds across all event Pokemon, and exclusive encounters like Shiny Unown W.
