A few times a month, Pokemon GO hosts 60-minute events called Spotlight Hours, where a specific Pokemon will take over the majority of the wild spawns. If you want to know when the next Spotlight Hour is or if that Pokemon can be Shiny, look no further than our Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour guide.
When Is the Next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour?
The next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour is on Tuesday, October 1 from 6-7 PM local time. It will feature Pidove along with double transfer candy during the hour.
Can Pidove Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, Pidove can be Shiny in Pokemon GO, as can its evolved form Tranquill.
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule (October 2024)
There are four Spotlight Hour events slated to take place during the month of October, plus a secret bonus Spotlight Hour on October 29. As a special Halloween treat, on October 22, three different spooky Pokemon will be featured all at once!
Below, we have listed all the events, the dates and times, featured bonuses, featured Pokemon, and if they can be Shiny.
| Pokemon | Date & Time | Event Bonus | Shiny? |
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October 16 PM-7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
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October 86 PM-7 PM | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
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October 156 PM – 7 PM | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
 
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October 226 PM – 7 PM | 2x Catch XP | Yes |
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October 296 PM – 7 PM | 2x Catch Candy | ??? |
What Do You Need For Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour?
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours are where quantity meets quality. They are the perfect chance to grind up a ton of Pokemon Candy while you look for a 4-star specimen. That said, you may need to do some prep before heading out for an hour of endless catching.
- Stock up on Poke Balls: Spotlight Hours are easy opportunities to burn through Poke Balls, so make sure you have a healthy supply
- All the Buffs: Since you’ll be catching a ton of Pokemon in a short period of time, you should activate a Lucky Egg, Star Piece, and Incense
- An Extra Hour: After the Spotlight is turned off, you’re going to need some time to sort through all of the Pokemon you’ve caught – transferring all of the low-stat catches and favoriting your arsenal of 3/4-star Pokemon.
The easiest way to find your best catches from the event is by using search commands. To find the Pokemon with the highest stats, you can enter the following commands in the search bar in your box:
- 4*&age0 – To find all Pokemon with perfect stats from the past day
- 3*&age0 – To find all Pokemon with near-perfect stats from the past day
- 4*&[Pokemon Name] – Replace [Pokemon Name] with the name of the specific Pokemon
And that’s everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours and how to prepare for them. Of course, the fun doesn’t stop there. If you want to know which raids are coming up next, check out our Pokemon GO Raid Schedule!
Pokemon GO is available to play now.
The above article was updated on 9/26/2024 by Amanda Kay Oaks to reflect Pokemon GO’s October schedule.