Pokémon GO hosts a weekly event known as Spotlight Hour, which highlights one specific Pokémon for an entire hour, offering players a notable increase in spawn rates. Alongside the increased presence of these featured Pokémon, participants can also enjoy various bonuses, such as double XP and enhanced Stardust rewards.
For precise details on the featured Pokémon and event dates, refer to our comprehensive April 2025 Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Guide.
Spotlight Hour Schedule for April 2025
Scheduled on Tuesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, the Spotlight Hour events offer a consistent experience regardless of your location. Here’s what’s in store for April:
Upcoming Spotlight Hour Events
Below are the key details, including the specific Pokémon featured, their shiny availability, and the bonuses that players can expect during these spotlight hours:
|
Pokémon & Dates |
Shiny Availability |
Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
|
Meditite  April 8 at 6 PM |
Yes |
2x Transfer Candy |
|
Fomantis  April 15 at 6 PM |
Yes |
2x Evolution XP |
|
Morelull  April 22 at 6 PM |
Yes |
2x Catch Stardust |
|
Abra  April 29 at 6 PM |
Yes |
2x Catch XP |
Additionally, a unique Spotlight Hour will occur on April 1, 2025, coinciding with April Fools’ Day. During this event, players will notice Poké Balls scattered across the overworld map. Some will contain actual items, while others will lead to encounters with one of these Pokémon: Voltorb, Electrode, Foongus, Amoonguss, and Stunfisk.
Stay tuned for updates! We will refresh this post with the upcoming Spotlight Hour schedule for May.