Tandemaus is a playful Pokémon that inhabits small family units, reminiscent of species like Falinks or Exeggcute. However, Tandemaus is a Normal-type Pokémon originating from the Paldea region. This adorable pair of mouse-like creatures evolves into Maushold, which can increase its family size.

In Pokemon GO, Tandemaus can reach a maximum CP of 1008, having low overall stats (98 ATK, 90 DEF, 137 HP), and a limited move set that features intriguing options such as Mud-Shot (Fast) and Play Rough (Charged). Evolving Tandemaus into Maushold requires 50 Candy, and there’s a slight possibility it may evolve into a Maushold Family of Three. This guide aims to assist players in capturing their own Maushold, consider if evolving Tandemaus is worthwhile, and provide details regarding its shiny variant.

How To Obtain Tandemaus in Pokemon GO

Players can find a Tandemaus by capturing it during specific events or through completing designated Research Tasks when the Pokémon is featured. During the Cozy Companions event, players can encounter Tandemaus more frequently by utilizing the Party Play feature and participating in Party Play Challenges in Pokemon GO. Additionally, completing certain Research Tasks grants players a chance to come across Tandemaus.

Once the event concludes, opportunities to encounter Tandemaus through Party Play Challenges will revert to normal, making it extremely difficult to find afterward. Players are encouraged to catch as many as possible to evolve into Tandemaus and fill out their Pokédex.

Is Tandemaus Effective in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tandemaus is notably weak in terms of stats and practical utility, and evolving it into Maushold does not significantly improve its performance. Most Normal-type Pokémon, such as Dunsparce, Greedent, and Vigoroth, surpass Maushold in the Great League, and with a max CP of only 2224, it’s not advisable for use in the Ultra League.

Maushold’s stats leave much to be desired, and its move set, which includes Mud-Shot (Ground) and Play Rough (Fairy), could enhance coverage in particular team compositions. However, players should temper their expectations when utilizing this Pokémon.

Is Tandemaus Available in Shiny Form in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Tandemaus and its evolution can be obtained in shiny form in Pokemon GO. Lucky trainers might encounter a shiny variant while completing certain Party Play Challenges, and if they find a shiny Tandemaus, they can evolve it into Shiny Maushold. The visual difference between regular and shiny Tandemaus is quite subtle, making them hard to tell apart.

Since players have only a 1% chance of obtaining a Maushold Family of Three when evolving a Tandemaus, a Shiny Tandemaus Family of Three could be one of the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It’s worth noting that securing a Shundo Tandemaus Family of Three is incredibly unlikely, as the odds include a 1 in 512 chance of getting a shiny Tandemaus, a 1 in 1000 chance of it being a Hundo (100% IV), and then just a 1% chance to evolve that Shundo Tandemaus into a Shundo Tandemaus Family of Three–resulting in odds of approximately 1 in 52 million.