Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour January 2024: Schedule, Bonuses & More

This guide covers the full schedule of Spotlight Hour taking place in January 2024, including featured Pokemon, available bonuses, and tips to maximize each event.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour January 2024: Schedule, Bonuses & More
 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour January 2024

Pokemon GO trainers anticipate Spotlight Hours every week as a chance to catch specific species in abundance during special hour-long events. Spotlight Hours feature expanded spawn rates of certain Pokemon to help players collect them more easily. This guide covers the full schedule of Spotlight Hours taking place in January 2024, including featured Pokemon, available bonuses, and tips to maximize each event.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour January 2024 Schedule and Bonuses

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 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour January 2024

This is the full detail of the schedule, lineup, and bonuses for Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour in January 2024. All of the Spotlight Hours included below will start from 6 PM to 7 PM every time they occur:

Date Pokemon Bonuses
January 2 Castform 2x Catch XP
January 9 Eevee 2x Catch Candy
January 16 Ralts 2x Transfer Candy
January 23 Barboach 2x Evolve XP
January 30 Foongus 2x Catch Stardust

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What is Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour?

Spotlight Hour occurs weekly in Pokemon GO, boosting spawns of a designated Pokemon for 60 minutes with unique bonuses. It allows trainers to efficiently farm species like Eevee while earning extra rewards.

Tips to Maximize Bonuses in Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour

With some preparation, trainers can optimize Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour productivity by doing:

  • Stock up on Poke Balls and berries to catch efficiently
  • Clear out Pokemon storage for new catches
  • Use daily Adventure Incense during events
  • Spend PokeCoins on items like Incense and Star Pieces
  • Evolve Pokemon during "2x Evolve XP" bonuses

Stay tuned for February 2024 schedule which will be announced soon. With smart planning, Spotlight Hours makes catching certain species much more manageable in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO is an augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. Released in 2016, the game allows players to explore the real world and catch virtual Pokémon using their mobile devices. Pokemon GO features location-based gameplay, where players can visit PokéStops, battle in Gyms, and participate in special events and raids. The game encourages physical activity, social interaction, and exploration, offering a unique blend of gaming and real-world experiences. Pokemon GO is praised for its innovative use of AR technology, community engagement, and ongoing support with regular updates and events.

Genres
Augmented Reality, Adventure
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Release Date
Jul 6, 2016
Price
Free
Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
ESRB Rating
E