Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule (May 2025)

The Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2025 is now out. This month, players will encounter Furfrou, Sandygast, and more during these events, with the pocket monsters spawning at a boosted rate.

Spotlight Hour is a weekly event that provides trainers with an hour of boosted pocket monster spawns and extra bonuses. The featured Pokemon are usually rare critters that are not easily available in-game during normal times.

We have gathered everything you need to know about the May 2025 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule.

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

Furfrou Spotlight Hour (Image via Niantic)

The next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour event is set for May 6, 2025, from 6 pm local time to 7 pm local time. Furfrou is the featured Pokemon and will enjoy an increased spawn rate in the wild for the duration. The event bonus for this Spotlight Hour is 2x Catch Candy.

Is Shiny Furfrou available in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Furfrou is available in Pokemon GO, enjoying a 1-in-512 shiny rate.

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Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour May 2025 schedule

Check out the table below to learn more about the May 2025 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule, featured Pokemon, event bonuses, shiny availability, and more. It was revealed as part of the Pokemon GO May 2025 infographic.

Spotlight Hour Date	Spotlight Hour Time	Spotlight Hour Pokemon	Spotlight Hour bonus	Is Shiny available?
May 6	6 pm to 7 pm	Furfrou	2x Catch Candy	Yes
May 13	6 pm to 7 pm	Sandygast	2x Transfer Candy	Yes
May 20	6 pm to 7 pm	Poochyena	2x Evolve XP	Yes
May 27	6 pm to 7 pm	Golett	2x Catch Stardust	Yes

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Pokemon GO Furfrou 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.

• Keep enough amount of Poke Balls handy so that you don't run out of them during the Spotlight Hour and can catch multiple pocket monsters at peace.
• Running out of Storage Space during the Spotlight Hour can quickly become a headache. It's best to ensure there are enough spots to catch several of the featured Pokemon.
• In-game resources like Lucky Eggs (temporarily boosts XP earned), Star Pieces (temporarily boosts Stardust earned), and Incense (temporarily boosts wild spawn rate) can significantly improve your returns from participating in the event.

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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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