Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Guide: December 2024
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours are 60-minute events featuring increased wild spawns of a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hours, including dates, times, bonuses, featured Pokémon, and Shiny availability.
Next Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour:
The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow and double Catch XP. Murkrow and its evolution, Honchkrow, are 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) | December 24, 6-7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| Togetic | December 31, 6-7 PM | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
Spotlight Hour Deep Dive:
- Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, making this Spotlight Hour ideal for Candy accumulation and potential Shiny hunting. Evolves into Honchkrow using 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. While Honchkrow's offensive capabilities are decent, its defensive stats are weaker.
- Slugma & Bergmite: A dual-Pokémon Spotlight Hour. Bergmite, a rare spawn, evolves into Avalugg (50 Candy), a strong Ice-type for Raids and GO Battle League. Slugma evolves into Macargo (50 Candy), but is less strategically valuable.
- Delibird (Holiday): Features a rare costumed Delibird. Primarily for collectors and Shiny hunters, as it lacks significant battle utility.
- Togetic: A rare wild spawn, evolving into Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone), a highly valuable Pokémon for Raids and GO Battle League. This Spotlight Hour is highly recommended.
Maximizing Spotlight Hour:
Prepare by stocking up on Poké Balls, activating Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense. Plan ahead to utilize each hour's bonus effectively (e.g., transferring duplicates for Candy bonus). Use in-game search filters (e.g., "4*&age0", "3*&age0", "4*&[Pokemon Name]") to locate high-IV Pokémon.
Pokémon GO is available now. (Updated 12/9/2024)
