When Is the Next Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO? December 2024 Spotlight Hour Schedule

Author: Charlotte Jan 26,2025

Maximize Your Pokémon GO December 2024 Spotlight Hours!

Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours offer a 60-minute window each month to amass a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hour schedule, including shiny availability and strategic tips.

Next Spotlight Hour:

The next Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, 6-7 PM local time, featuring Murkrow with a 2x Catch XP bonus. 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) December 24, 6-7 PM 2x Transfer Candy Yes
Togetic December 31, 6-7 PM 2x Evolution XP Yes

sableye murkrow Bergmite Delibird togetic

Spotlight Hour Deep Dive:

This section provides insights into each Pokémon's rarity, evolution requirements, and battle effectiveness.

Murkrow: A relatively rare spawn, making this Spotlight Hour ideal for candy accumulation and potential Honchcrow evolution (requires 100 Murkrow Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Honchcrow's offensive capabilities are valuable in Raids.

murkrow honchkrow

Slugma & Bergmite: A dual feature offering a chance to acquire both. Bergmite, a rare spawn, evolves into the Raid and GO Battle League-viable Avalugg (50 Candy). Slugma evolves into Macargo, primarily useful for completing the Pokédex.

Bergmite Avalugg Macargo

Delibird (Holiday): A rare costumed variant, perfect for Shiny hunting. Limited battle utility.

Delibird

Togetic: A relatively rare wild spawn, evolving into the highly sought-after Togekiss (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Excellent for GO Battle League and Raids. Prioritize this Spotlight Hour.

togetic Togekiss

Spotlight Hour Preparation:

  • Stock up on Poké Balls.
  • Utilize Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense.
  • Allocate time for post-event sorting and transferring.
  • Strategically use items to maximize bonus effects. (e.g., transfer duplicates before Delibird's event).
  • Use in-game search: 4*&age0, 3*&age0, 4*&[Pokemon Name] to find high-IV Pokémon.

Pokémon GO is available now. This article was updated on 12/9/2024.