When Is the Next Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO? December 2024 Spotlight Hour Schedule

A few times a month, Pokemon GO hosts 60-minute events called Spotlight Hours, where a specific Pokemon will take over the majority of the wild spawns. If you want to know when the next Spotlight Hour is or if that Pokemon can be Shiny, look no further than our Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour guide.

When Is the Next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour?

The next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour is on Tuesday, December 10 from 6-7 PM local time. It will feature Murkrow along with double catch XP during the hour.

Can Murkrow Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Murkrow can be Shiny in Pokemon GO, as can its evolved form Honchcrow.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule (December 2024)

There are five Spotlight Hour events slated to take place during the month of December, with one double-feature showcasing two Pokemon at once on December 17.

Below, we have listed all the events, the dates and times, featured bonuses, featured Pokemon, and if they can be Shiny.

Pokemon	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 (With Holiday Ribbon)	December 24 6 PM – 7 PM	2x Transfer Candy	Yes
Togetic	December 31 6 PM – 7 PM	2x Evolution XP	Yes

December 2024 Spotlight Hour Guide

With five Spotlight Hours to look forward to this month, where should Pokemon GO players put their focus? To help you make your December Spotlight Hour plan, here’s a quick breakdown of each featured Pokemon.

Murkrow Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution, & Battle Effectiveness

Featured Pokemon	Evolved Form
Murkrow	Honchkrow 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

The last big Murkrow feature was its Community Day back in 2021, and this Pokemon is among the rarer spawns in the game currently due to the prevalence of newer generations and Kanto critters.

It takes 100 Murkrow Candies, plus a Sinnoh Stone, to evolve Murkrow into Honchkrow. So, Murkrow Spotlight Hour is a good time to save up Candies and seek out an optimal Murkrow to evolve so you make good use of your Sinnoh Stone.

While Honchkrow’s witchy vibes are immaculate, it’s generally not considered very useful in PVP due to relatively poor defense. However, it does have solid offense and may be useful in situations where players need strong Dark-type attacks, such as Raids.

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Slugma & Bergmite Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution & Battle Effectiveness

This Spotlight hour features two Pokemon for the price of one with a sort of fire and ice vibe. However, having two Pokemon spawning does mean your chances of stocking up on both are a bit smaller.

Featured Pokemon	Evolved Form
Bergmite	Avalugg 50 Candy

Bergmite is a relatively rare spawn, so this Spotlight Hour is a good chance to catch one. It evolves into Avalugg with 50 Candy, easily managed during a Spotlight Hour.

In terms of battle prowess, Avalugg is decent in Raids and can be a great Ice-type contender for the GO Battle League, especially Master League.

Featured Pokemon	Evolved Form
Slugma	Macargo 50 Candy

Slugma, meanwhile, has become more rare as more Fire-type Pokemon joined the Pokemon GO ranks.

It evolves into Macargo, but aside from filling in your Pokedex or opting for Shiny Hunting, this isn’t a particularly useful Pokemon in PvP or Raids.

Delibird Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution & Battle Effectiveness

Featured Pokemon	Evolved Form
Delibird	N/A

This special Christmas-themed Spotlight hour features a rare costumed variant of Delibird. Chances are, many trainers who’ve previously done holiday events may have one of these holiday Delibird around since they do tend to be a favorite this time of year.

That said, if you are still missing a Shiny variant, it’s well worth opting in for this Spotlight Hour to snag one. Battle-wise, however, Delibird doesn’t tend to be much use, so it’s more of a “set it on the shelf” Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO.

Togetic Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution & Battle Effectiveness

Featured Pokemon	Evolved Form
Togetic	Togekiss 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Togetic is the evolved form of egg Pokemon Togepi, which can be hatched from eggs and frequently appears in events. That said, Togepi will not be available to hatch during the regular Dual Destiny season, so it will be rarer for the next few months.

In addition, Togetic itself is a relatively rare wild spawn, and hatching Togepi can take some time, making this December Spotlight hour in Pokemon GO a good opportunity to hunt for Shinies and optimal stats in the Togepi line.

Togetic can evolve into Togekiss with 100 Candies and a Sinnoh Stone. For that amount of effort, you certainly want to ensure you have a decent stat Togetic to evolve. This is especially true as Togekiss is a general favorite of the GO Battle League and in Raids for its solid all-around coverage and decent defensive and offensive bulk. If you do just one Spotlight Hour this December, make it this one.

What Do You Need For Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour?

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours are where quantity meets quality. They are the perfect chance to grind up a ton of Pokemon Candy while you look for a 4-star specimen. That said, you may need to do some prep before heading out for an hour of endless catching.

• Stock up on Poke Balls: Spotlight Hours are easy opportunities to burn through Poke Balls, so make sure you have a healthy supply
• All the Buffs: Since you’ll be catching a ton of Pokemon in a short period of time, you should activate a Lucky Egg, Star Piece, and Incense
• An Extra Hour: After the Spotlight is turned off, you’re going to need some time to sort through all of the Pokemon you’ve caught – transferring all of the low-stat catches and favoriting your arsenal of 3/4-star Pokemon
• Prep to Maximize Spotlight Hour Bonuses: Make sure to consider how you can plan ahead & use items to maximize each Spotlight Hour’s bonus. On Delibird day, the double transfer bonus means hanging onto duplicate Pokemon in the weeks leading up to really grind Candies. Similarly, take advantage of double evolution XP during the Togetic Spotlight Hour and use that time to evolve your ‘mons with a Lucky Egg in tow to increase the XP advantages.

The easiest way to find your best catches from the event is by using search commands. To find the Pokemon with the highest stats, you can enter the following commands in the search bar in your box:

• 4*&age0 – To find all Pokemon with perfect stats from the past day
• 3*&age0 – To find all Pokemon with near-perfect stats from the past day
• 4*&[Pokemon Name] – Replace [Pokemon Name] with the name of the specific Pokemon

And that’s everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours and how to prepare for them. Of course, the fun doesn’t stop there. If you want to know which raids are coming up next, check out our Pokemon GO Raid Schedule!

Pokemon GO is available to play now.

The above article was updated on 12/9/2024 by Amanda Kay Oaks to reflect Pokemon GO’s December schedule.