Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule (May 2024)

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2024 features exciting pocket monster encounters like Abra, Hitmonlee, and Mareanie. They are popular Pokemon that players will surely like to catch in search of powerful ones and shiny variants.

Spotlight Hour is a weekly event that provides trainers with an hour of boost pocket monster spawns and extra bonuses. The featured Pokemon are usually rare critters that are not easily available in-game during normal times. It is similar to the monthly Community Day but with a little less frill. There are no extra featured attacks or raid bonuses.

We have gathered everything you need to know about the May 2024 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule.

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When is the next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour? Featured Pokemon, event bonuses, and more

Hitmonchan | Hitmonlee Spotlight Hour preparation (Image via The Pokemon Company | Niantic)

The next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour event will be held on May 7, 2024, from 6 pm local time to 7 pm local time. It will feature Hitmonchan | Hitmonlee in the limelight, with the pocket monster appearing more frequently in the wild during the stipulated time period.

The event bonus for this Spotlight Hour involves 2x Transfer Candy.

Are Shiny Hitmonchan and Shiny Hitmonlee available in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Hitmonchan and Shiny Hitmonlee are available in Pokemon GO. Trainers can take advantage of the event's boosted spawn rate in the hopes of coming across the unique variant.

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Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour May 2024 schedule

Check out the table below to learn more about the May 2024 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule, featured Pokemon, event bonuses, shiny availability, and more. It was revealed as part of the Pokemon GO May 2024 infographic.

Date	Time	Pokemon	Event bonus	Shiny available?
May 7	6 pm to 7 pm	Hitmonchan | Hitmonlee	2x Transfer Candy	Yes
May 14	6 pm to 7 pm	Abra	2x Evolve XP	Yes
May 21	6 pm to 7 pm	Elgyem	2x Catch Stardust	Yes
May 28	6 pm to 7 pm	Mareanie	2x Catch XP	No

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Pokemon GO Hitmonchan | Hitmonlee Spotlight Hour preparation guide

While Spotlight Hour events are weekly appearances, trainers should ideally prepare for them beforehand to ensure they make the most of them. Keeping that in mind, follow the below-mentioned points:

• Stock up on Poke Balls to ensure you don't run out of them during the Spotlight Hour.
• Ensure that you have enough Storage Space lest it runs out while catching Pokemon during the Spotlight Hour.
• Utilize in-game resources like Lucky Eggs (temporarily boosts XP earned), Star Pieces (temporarily boosts Stardust earned), and Incense (temporarily boosts wild spawn rate).

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FAQs on Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour

What time is Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO?

The Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO takes place weekly on Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

What is the Spotlight Hour bonus?

The Spotlight Hour bonus changes from week to week. Common incentives include 2x Transfer Candy, 2x Catch XP, 2x Evolve XP, etc.

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