Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window of increased wild spawns for a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hours, including dates, featured Pokémon, bonuses, and shininess potential. Prepare to catch 'em all!
Upcoming Spotlight Hour: Murkrow
- Date & Time: Tuesday, December 10, 6 PM – 7 PM (Local Time)
- Featured Pokémon: Murkrow
- Bonus: Double Catch XP
- Shiny? Yes! Both Murkrow and its evolution, Honchcrow, are shiny-capable.
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 requirements, and battle effectiveness.
Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow using 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone. While Honchcrow's offensive capabilities are decent, its defensive stats are weaker.
Slugma & Bergmite: This double feature offers a chance to catch both a Fire-type (Slugma, evolving into Magcargo with 50 candies) and an Ice-type (Bergmite, evolving into Avalugg with 50 candies). Avalugg is a valuable Ice-type for raids and GO Battle League.
Delibird: This Spotlight Hour features a Holiday Ribbon Delibird. While not a top battler, it's a sought-after collectible for many trainers.
Togetic: A relatively rare wild spawn, Togetic evolves into Togekiss using 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone. Togekiss is a highly effective Pokémon in both raids and the GO Battle League. Prioritize this Spotlight Hour!
Spotlight Hour Preparation:
- Stock up on Poké Balls: You'll need plenty!
- Utilize Buffs: Activate Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense to maximize gains.
- Post-Event Sorting: Allocate time to sort through your catches, transferring weaker Pokémon and keeping your best.
- Maximize Bonuses: Strategically use items to take full advantage of each hour's bonus (e.g., transferring duplicates before Delibird's Transfer Candy bonus). Use search commands like "4*&age0", "3*&age0", and "4*&[Pokemon Name]" to find your best catches.
Pokémon GO is available now. This article was updated on 12/9/2024.
