- There are four Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours in January 2025 featuring different Pokemon and bonuses.
- Each Spotlight hour runs every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time.
- Each event includes increased spawns and special bonuses like double XP or Stardust.
Getting ready for January’s Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours? These weekly events give you a chance to catch specific Pokemon and earn some extra rewards while you’re at it. Each Tuesday evening, you’ll have an hour to catch as many of the featured Pokemon as you can. Furthermore, there’s always a bonus like double XP or Stardust to make it worth your time.
This month brings some interesting choices – from both regular and Hisuian Voltorb to Paldean Wooper. Let’s go through exactly what’s happening this month in Pokemon GO and how you can make these hours count.
January 2025 Spotlight Hour Schedule
January brings four Spotlight Hours, each with unique Pokemon and bonuses. Here’s the complete schedule:
Date Pokemon Image Bonus January 7 Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb 
2× Catch Stardust January 14 Roselia 
2× Catch XP January 21 Paldean Wooper 
2× Catch Candy January 28 Yungoos 
2× Transfer Candy
What Is a Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour and How to Prepare for It
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours are weekly events that happen every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in your local time zone. During this hour, a specific Pokemon appears much more frequently in the wild, and you get access to a special bonus like double XP, Stardust, or Candy.
To get ready for these events, there are several things you should do:
- Check your item storage: Ensure you have enough Poke Balls to catch plenty of Pokemon during the event. Regular Poke Balls work fine, but having some Great and Ultra Balls on hand for any tough catches is helpful.
- Clear out your Pokemon storage: You’ll be catching lots of Pokemon during the hour, so having enough space is essential. Consider transferring Pokemon you don’t need before the event starts.
If you want to maximize your gains, save up items like Star Pieces for Stardust bonuses or Lucky Eggs for XP bonuses. Using these during the event can greatly increase your rewards. To catch efficiency, stock up on Pinap Berries if you want extra candy. Razz Berries can also help with difficult catches.
Remember that while shiny rates aren’t boosted during Spotlight Hours, the increased number of Pokemon encounters means you have more chances to find a shiny. Each featured Pokemon this month can be shiny, so check each one you see.
Using Incense or Lure Modules during the event can help attract even more Pokemon. These items work normally during Spotlight Hours and can increase your encounter rate significantly.
Spotlight Hours are also great times to work on catch-related research tasks or medals since you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch the same Pokemon species.
Whether you’re looking to build up resources, hunt for shinies, or just add new Pokemon to your collection, Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours provides a decent opportunity to do so. Mark these dates on your calendar and prepare to make the most of these events in January 2025.
