Master the Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour: Your December 2024 Guide
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours, 60-minute events featuring boosted wild spawns of a specific Pokémon, return this December. This guide details each event, including shiny availability and strategic tips for maximizing your gains.
Upcoming Spotlight Hour:
The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6-7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow with double catch XP. Murkrow and its evolution, Honchcrow, are both shiny-capable.
December 2024 Spotlight Hour Schedule:
| Pokémon | Date & Time | Event Bonus | Shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sableye | December 3, 6-7 PM | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
| Murkrow | December 10, 6-7 PM | 2x Catch XP | Yes |
| Slugma & Bergmite | December 17, 6-7 PM | 2x Catch Candy | Yes |
| Delibird (Holiday Ribbon) | December 24, 6-7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| Togetic | December 31, 6-7 PM | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
Spotlight Hour Deep Dive:
Let's examine the key Pokémon:
Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, this Spotlight Hour is ideal for candy accumulation and evolving into Honchkrow (requires 100 Murkrow Candy + Sinnoh Stone). While Honchkrow isn't top-tier PvP, its strong Dark-type attacks are valuable in Raids.
Slugma & Bergmite: A double feature! Bergmite, a rare spawn, evolves into the Raid and GO Battle League-viable Avalugg (50 Candy). Slugma evolves into Macargo, but its PvP/Raid utility is limited.
Delibird: A holiday-themed Delibird with a ribbon! Primarily for collectors and Shiny hunters, as its battle effectiveness is low.
Togetic: A rare wild spawn, Togetic evolves into the powerful Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Togekiss excels in GO Battle League and Raids. Prioritize this Spotlight Hour!
Maximizing Spotlight Hour:
- Stock up on Poké Balls.
- Utilize Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense.
- Allocate extra time for sorting and transferring Pokémon.
- Strategically use items to maximize bonus effects (e.g., transferring for candy bonus).
- *Use in-game search: `4&age0
,3&age0,4&[Pokemon Name]` to find your best catches.**
Pokémon GO is available now.
Updated 12/9/2024
