Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Shiny Litten Availability and Catch Guide

Litten’s ember eyes glow as Spotlight Hour arrives-could a shimmering furball light up your night?

Just like how Rowlet was the star of Spotlight Hour last week, Litten is the star this week. Again, it’s not available shiny, and it’ll probably make its shiny debut during a Community Day – which is pretty far off, if we’re judging by the fact that we are only just getting into Kalos region starters.

You should try to grab a Litten with high IVs and hold off on evolving it until its future Community Day. During that event, Litten will likely learn Blast Burn when it’s evolved, which will probably be one of its best attacks.

Pokémon is about catching ’em all, and in Pokémon Go, that means catching every variant, including rare shiny versions of Pokémon. Every Tuesday in Pokémon Go, players will see a specific Pokémon spawning more frequently during Spotlight Hour, which runs from 6 p.m. to 6:59 p.m. local time. Spotlight Hour is your chance to load up on candy, a chance for high CP Pokémon, and, if you’re lucky, a shiny Pokémon.

Are shiny rates boosted during Spotlight Hour?

Shiny rates are not increased during Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go. The event focuses on giving players more chances to encounter and catch the featured Pokémon, but the base shiny odds remain the same as usual. If the featured Pokémon already has its shiny form released, players can still find it, but the likelihood is not boosted beyond standard shiny rates.

Shiny rates do not appear to be boosted during Spotlight Hours, based on data gathered by Pokémon community The Silph Road. However, the sheer number of Pokémon that spawn during the hourlong weekly event will give you an improved chance of clicking on a random shiny. The more Pokémon you click on, the more opportunity you have to catch a shiny Pokémon.

What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?

To boost your chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon, focus on checking as many Litten as possible during Spotlight Hour. Use Incense and Lure Modules to increase spawn rates, and make sure you move between clusters of Pokémon rather than staying in one spot. Playing in areas with fast respawns, like parks or busy city locations, can also help. Although shiny odds stay the same for all players, the more you encounter, the better your chances of spotting one.

Not much, unfortunately. It appears to be random chance. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokémon rates.

Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?

You can check which Pokémon are available in their shiny form through the official Pokémon Go website, community hubs like The Silph Road, or fan databases such as Serebii and Leek Duck. These sources update their lists regularly to reflect newly released shiny Pokémon and current event additions, so you can easily see whether Litten or other featured species have a shiny version released in the game.

When is Litten Community Day in Pokémon Go

Litten’s Community Day in Pokémon Go occurred on March 16, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Event Details

This event featured increased wild spawns of Litten, with shiny Litten debuting and higher shiny encounter rates. Evolving Torracat during the event or up to five hours after granted Incineroar the exclusive Charged Attack Blast Burn.

No Upcoming Repeat

No new Litten Community Day is scheduled as of early 2026; past events like this are one-time features, though Litten may appear in other events such as Spotlight Hours. Check official Niantic blogs or sites like LeekDuck for 2026 schedules.

What are the best shiny Litten movesets from Community Day

The best shiny Litten movesets from its Community Day focus on its evolutions, Torracat and Incineroar, using the exclusive Blast Burn move.

Litten Moveset

For shiny Litten itself, prioritize Ember (Fast) with Flame Charge or Flamethrower (Charged) for Fire-type damage in gyms or raids. Scratch pairs well with Crunch for a Normal-Dark hybrid, but Fire moves leverage STAB for higher DPS.

Torracat Moveset

Shiny Torracat shines with Ember or Fire Fang (Fast) and Flame Charge, offering solid gym attackers before final evolution. These carry over effectively from Litten, emphasizing quick energy gain and Fire output.

Incineroar Movesets

From the March 2024 Community Day, evolve during the event (or use Elite TM) for Blast Burn on shiny Incineroar.

These setups make shiny Incineroar a raid powerhouse despite average PvP viability.​