Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window of boosted spawns for a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hours, including dates, featured Pokémon, bonuses, and shininess potential. Prepare to optimize your catching strategy!
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 capable of being Shiny.
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:
This section provides detailed insights into each Pokémon's rarity, evolution requirements, and battle effectiveness.
Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, making this Spotlight Hour ideal for Candy accumulation and Shiny hunting. Evolution to Honchcrow requires 100 Murkrow Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. Honchcrow boasts solid offense but weaker defense in PvP.
Slugma & Bergmite: A double feature! Bergmite, a rare spawn, evolves into the Raid and GO Battle League-viable Avalugg with 50 Candy. Slugma, while less useful, evolves into Macargo.
Delibird (Holiday Ribbon): A rare, festive variant. Primarily for collectors, as its battle effectiveness is limited.
Togetic: A rare wild spawn, evolving into the highly sought-after Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Togekiss excels in PvP and Raids. Prioritize this Spotlight Hour!
Spotlight Hour Preparation:
Stock up on Poké Balls, activate Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense. Plan for post-event sorting and utilize search commands (e.g., "4*&age0", "3*&age0", "4*&[Pokemon Name]") to identify your best catches. Strategically use items to maximize each hour's bonus (e.g., transferring duplicates before Delibird's event).
Pokémon GO is available now. This article was updated on 12/9/2024.
