Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window each month to catch specific Pokémon en masse. 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: December 10th
The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow with a 2x Catch XP bonus. Yes, Murkrow can be Shiny!
December 2024 Spotlight Hour Schedule:
| Pokémon | Date & Time | Event Bonus | Shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sableye | December 3, 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
| Murkrow | December 10, 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Catch XP | Yes |
| Slugma & Bergmite | December 17, 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Catch Candy | Yes |
| Delibird (Holiday Ribbon) | December 24, 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| Togetic | December 31, 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
Spotlight Hour Deep Dive:
This section provides a closer look at each Pokémon's rarity, evolution, and battle effectiveness.
Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow using 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone. While Honchkrow's offensive capabilities are decent, its defensive stats are weaker.
Slugma & Bergmite: This double feature presents a chance to catch both a Fire and Ice type. Bergmite evolves into Avalugg (50 candies), a strong Ice-type for Raids and GO Battle League. Slugma evolves into Macargo (50 candies), but is less strategically valuable.
Delibird: A holiday-themed Delibird with a ribbon. Primarily a collector's item, its battle effectiveness is limited.
Togetic: A relatively rare spawn, Togetic evolves into Togekiss (100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone). Togekiss is highly valued in GO Battle League and Raids. This Spotlight Hour is highly recommended!
Spotlight Hour Preparation:
- 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., transfer duplicates before Delibird's Spotlight Hour).
- Use search commands: "4*&age0," "3*&age0," "4*&[Pokemon Name]" to find your best catches.
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours are prime opportunities for efficient Pokémon collection and evolution. Plan ahead to make the most of December's events! Pokémon GO is available now. (Article updated 12/9/2024)
