Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window of boosted spawns for a specific Pokémon. 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:
The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6-7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow with double Catch XP. Murkrow and its evolution, Honchcrow, 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 Ribbon) | December 24, 6-7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| Togetic | December 31, 6-7 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, making this Spotlight Hour ideal for Candy accumulation and potential Shiny hunting. Evolves into Honchkrow using 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. Honchkrow's offensive capabilities are strong, but its defense is weak.
Slugma & Bergmite: A dual feature offering a chance to acquire both Fire and Ice types. Bergmite evolves into Avalugg (50 Candy), a valuable Ice-type for Raids and GO Battle League. Slugma evolves into Magcargo (50 Candy), less useful in combat.
Delibird: A holiday-themed Spotlight Hour featuring a rare costumed Delibird. Primarily for collectors and Shiny hunters, as it lacks significant battle utility.
Togetic: A relatively rare wild spawn. Evolves into Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone), a highly versatile Pokémon excelling in Raids and GO Battle League. Prioritize this Spotlight Hour for optimal Togekiss acquisition.
Spotlight Hour Preparation:
Stock up on Poké Balls, activate Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense to maximize rewards. Plan your item usage strategically to leverage each hour's bonus. Use in-game search functions (e.g., "4*&age0," "3*&age0," "4*&[Pokemon Name]") to quickly find your best catches.
Pokémon GO is available now. (Article updated 12/9/2024)
