Get ready, Trainers! November 2025’s Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour schedule is packed with exciting Pokémon, exclusive bonuses, and rare spawns. Discover which creatures will light up your evening and how to make the most of each hour in our comprehensive guide.
What time is Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go?
Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go takes place every Tuesday evening from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. During this hour, a specific Pokémon appears more frequently in the wild, and players can enjoy a special bonus such as double XP, Stardust, or Candy. The event is the same worldwide, so trainers can easily plan their playtime each week to take advantage of the rotating features and maximize their rewards.
Spotlight Hour events run from 6 p.m. until 6:59 p.m. in your local time every Tuesday. They can be a great way to stock up candy for a specific Pokémon you’re trying to power up and evolve or even find a shiny.
Shiny rates are not boosted during Spotlight Hours, based on data gathered by Pokémon community The Silph Road. However, the sheer number of Pokémon that spawn during the hour-long weekly event will still give you an improved chance of clicking on a random shiny. After all, the more Pokémon you click on, the more opportunity you have to catch a shiny Pokémon.
How to prepare for Spotlight Hour to maximize catches and XP
To prepare for Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour and maximize catches and XP, here are key strategies:
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Check the featured Pokémon and the associated bonus (XP, Candy, Stardust, or Transfer Candy) ahead of time.
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Stock up on Poké Balls and berries (like Pinap Berries to double candy) to catch as many Pokémon as possible during the hour.
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Clear storage space and organize your bag to avoid interruptions.
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Use items like Lucky Eggs during double XP bonuses or Star Pieces for Stardust boosts to maximize rewards.
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Activate Incense or Lure Modules to increase spawn rates and encounters.
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Plan to evolve Pokémon during Spotlight Hours that offer double Evolution XP, especially while Lucky Egg is active, for huge XP gains.
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Set an alarm 10 minutes before the event to get ready without rushing.
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For shiny hunting, go to areas with many spawns (parks, shopping malls) and use fast catch techniques or AR mode to fit in more encounters.
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Consider using Mega Evolutions matching the type of Spotlight Pokémon to earn extra candies and XP.
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If there is a double transfer candy bonus, save extra Pokémon to transfer during the event for more candy.
Following these tips will help players catch more Pokémon, earn extra candy and XP, and enhance their leveling and shiny hunting during Spotlight Hour.
Which items to prioritize for a double XP Spotlight Hour
For a double XP Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go, the key items to prioritize are:
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Lucky Eggs: These double your earned XP for 30 minutes and stack with the Spotlight Hour double XP bonus, effectively quadrupling XP gains when evolving Pokémon during the hour.
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Poké Balls: Stock plenty to catch as many Pokémon as possible during the hour.
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Berries (especially Pinap Berries): To maximize candy gain and improve catch rates.
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Incense or Lure Modules: To increase wild Pokémon spawns and encounters.
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Pokémon Storage and Item Bag Space: Clear them to avoid interruptions while catching and managing Pokémon.
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Evolving Pokémon: Plan to evolve many Pokémon during the event for maximum XP, ideally starting the evolutions after activating a Lucky Egg.
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Mega Evolution: Use Mega Evolutions that match the type of the Spotlight Pokémon for additional candy and XP bonuses.
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Transfer Candy: If a transfer candy bonus is active, save Pokémon to transfer them for extra candy during the event.
These items and strategies allow Trainers to maximize both the number of catches and XP earned during double XP Spotlight Hours in Pokémon Go.
