Pokemon GO is debuting Captain’s Cap Pikachu and Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu through the Pokemon Horizons: The Series Celebration event. Players can get the Standard and Shiny variants in different ways. Those who manage to get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu can later get their hands on Shiny Captain’s Cap Raichu, too.
The Pokemon GO Horizons Series Celebration event initiates on March 5 at 10 AM and commences on March 11 at 8 PM Local Time. In addition to the Captain’s Cap Pikachu and Raichu, one can also get their hands on Charcadet, Armarouge, and Ceruledge for the first time during the event. Regarding the Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu, trainers can get it as a wild spawn, 1-star raid encounter, and Research quests. That said, this guide details everything players must know to get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu and Raichu in the game.
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How to get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu In Pokemon GO
The Electric-type Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu possesses a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 1060 and a stat spread of 112 Attack, 96 Defense, and 111 Stamina. The monster’s power level increases once it evolves into a Shiny Captain’s Cap Raichu, making it an immensely desired spawn.
Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu Through Wild Encounters
Pokemon GO trainers can get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu in the wild during featured events like the Pokemon Horizons: Series Celebration event. The event boosts the costumed Pikachu’s wild spawn rate, which can further increase with items like Lure Modules, Incense, and the Weather Boost function. The more Standard variant players encounter, the faster they may match its Shiny odds.
Captain’s Cap Pikachu experiences Weather Boost in areas with rainy weather; one must look for a PokeStop or Gym with such weather conditions. Once players find such PokeStop or Gym, attach a Lure Module, activate a Pokemon GO Incense, and walk around that spot. Doing so can stack their effects and notably increase the wild spawn rate, especially during events featuring Captain’s Cap Pikachu. The increased spawn rate can help players achieve their Shiny odds, but the Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed.
Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu Through 1-Star Raids
Pokemon GO developers have set Captain’s Cap Pikachu as a 1-star raid boss, and defeating it can reward players with a Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu encounter, but the Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed. One must win numerous Captain’s Cap Pikachu raids and encounter multiple Standard variants to match its Shiny odds. Carefully study Captain’s Cap Pikachu’s weaknesses and resistances to prepare a mighty battle roster against it.
Captain’s Cap Pikachu’s Weaknesses And Resistances
Weaknesses |
Resistances |
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Ground-type moves |
Electric-type moves |
Flying-type moves |
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Steel-type moves |
Best Pokemon GO Counters For Captain’s Cap Pikachu 1-Star Raids
Captain’s Cap Pikachu Counters |
Fast Move |
Charge Move |
---|---|---|
Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Precipice Blades (Ground) |
Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earth Power (Ground) |
Shadow Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earth Power (Ground) |
Shadow Excadrill |
Mud-Slap (Ground) |
Scorching Sands (Ground) |
Shadow Mamoswine |
Mud-Slap (Ground) |
High Horsepower (Ground) |
Groudon |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Precipice Blades (Ground) |
Shadow Rhyperior |
Mud-Slap (Ground) |
Earthquake (Ground) |
Garchomp |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earth Power (Ground) |
Mega Swampert |
Mud Shot (Ground) |
Earthquake (Ground) |
Shadow Golurk |
Mud-Slap (Ground) |
Earth Power (Ground) |
Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu Through Research Encounters
In addition to wild and raid encounters, Pokemon GO trainers can also get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu by completing certain Research quests. Events featuring the monster come with specific Research quests with rewards, including the possibility of a Shiny encounter. Completing the Pokemon Horizons: The Series Celebration Field Research quest can reward players with a Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu.
Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu Through Surprise Encounters
Some in-game events, such as the Pokemon Horizons Series event, offer players specific surprise encounters. Captain’s Cap Pikachu is featured during the event, and taking a snapshot in Pokemon GO can offer an encounter with the monster. One can get a maximum of 5 Surprise Encounters daily while the event is active; there is a chance of Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu appearing, but the Shiny encounter is not guaranteed.
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How To Get Shiny Captain’s Cap Raichu In Pokemon GO
There are several ways for Pokemon GO trainers to get Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu in the game. While Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu may spawn in the wild, raids, and Research encounters, one must first catch the monster to get a Shiny Captain’s Cap Raichu.
After catching a Shiny Captain’s Cap Pikachu, players must evolve it into a Shiny Captain’s Cap Raichu. The evolution process requires 50 Candy, and one can get the necessary amount of candy by catching and transferring multiple Pikachu in Pokemon GO.
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Pokémon GO
After a test run via an April Fools’ joke on Google Maps, Pokemon GO was released to the public in the summer of 2016. The AR mobile app saw unparalleled success and continues to be one of the largest mobile games in the world, pulling in billions for developer Niantic.
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