Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!
Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window of increased wild spawns for a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hours, including dates, featured Pokémon, bonuses, and shininess potential. Plan your strategy to optimize your catches!
Upcoming Spotlight Hour:
The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6-7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow and 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 detailed insights into each Pokémon's rarity, evolution requirements, and battle effectiveness.
Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, making this Spotlight Hour ideal for Candy farming and potential Shiny hunting. Evolution to Honchkrow requires 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. While Honchkrow's offensive capabilities are decent, its defensive stats are weaker.
Slugma & Bergmite: A dual-featured Spotlight Hour. Bergmite, a rare spawn, evolves into Avalugg (50 Candy), a valuable Ice-type for Raids and GO Battle League. Slugma, while less useful, evolves into Macargo (50 Candy).
Delibird (Holiday Ribbon): A rare costumed variant, perfect for collectors seeking a Shiny. Not particularly strong in battles.
Togetic: A rare wild spawn, evolving into the powerful Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Togekiss excels in both Raids and GO Battle League. Prioritize this Spotlight Hour for optimal Togekiss potential.
Spotlight Hour Preparation:
- Stock up on Poké Balls: You'll need plenty!
- Utilize Buffs: Activate Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense for maximized gains.
- Allocate Extra Time: Post-event, sort through your catches, transferring weaker Pokémon and keeping high-IV ones.
- Maximize Bonuses: Strategically use items to leverage each hour's bonus (e.g., transferring duplicates before Delibird's Transfer Candy bonus). Use search commands (4*&age0, 3*&age0, 4*&[Pokemon Name]) to find your best catches.
Pokémon GO is available now. (Article updated 12/9/2024)
