Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window each month to amass a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hours, including dates, featured Pokémon, bonuses, and shininess potential.
Upcoming Spotlight Hour:
The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6-7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow and 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) | December 24, 6-7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| Togetic | December 31, 6-7 PM | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
December Spotlight Hour Deep Dive:
This section provides insights into each featured Pokémon, including rarity, evolution requirements, and battle effectiveness.
Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, making this Spotlight Hour ideal for Candy accumulation and Shiny hunting. Evolves into Honchkrow using 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. While offensively strong, Honchcrow's defensive weaknesses limit its PvP utility.
Slugma & Bergmite: A double feature offering a chance to acquire both Fire and Ice types. Bergmite, a rare spawn, evolves into the Raid and GO Battle League-viable Avalugg with 50 Candy. Slugma evolves into Macargo, but offers less strategic value.
Delibird (Holiday): A rare costumed variant, perfect for completing your collection or securing a Shiny. Lacks significant battle effectiveness.
Togetic: A relatively rare wild spawn, making this Spotlight Hour crucial for Shiny hunting and obtaining high-IV Togetics for evolution into the powerful Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Togekiss excels in GO Battle League and Raids.
Spotlight Hour Preparation:
Stock up on Poké Balls, activate Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense. Allocate extra time post-event for sorting and transferring Pokémon. Utilize search commands (e.g., "4*&age0", "3*&age0", "4*&[Pokemon Name]") to identify high-IV catches.
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Updated 12/9/2024
