ThePokémon GoSpotlight Hour schedule for the month of May has been announced, and there are plenty of exciting tasks for players to enjoy.
The full schedule was revealed on the first day of the month, and no, there are no surprises. There will be four Spotlight hours during the fourth month of the year, and this guide will provide you with all the important details.
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Next Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour date and time
The nextPokémon GoSpotlight Hour is onMay 6, 2025, between 6pm and 7pmlocal time.The first Spotlight Hour in May will be aboutFurfrou, and players will get double candy after successfully transferring their catches.
The four Spotlight hours will take place on the second, third, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays, respectively.
Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2025
Here’s the full Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2025:
While the spawn rate of the selected creatures increases during Spotlight Hour, the bonus earned will apply to all.
How to prepare for Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go
You can prepare for an upcoming Spotlight Hour byacquiring as many Poké Balls and Berries as possible. If you’re taking full advantage of this hour, you’ll likely usea lotof Poké Balls, just as you would when setting up Incense or Lure Modules. The Berries can help, too, if the Pokémon is trying to make a grand escape when capturing it.
Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to get Poké Balls and Berries, including activities like spinning Gym stops and opening gifts from friends. Regular Poké Balls should work fine, but you’re able to utilize the advanced versions like Great and Ultra Balls.
ThisPokémon Goevent also provides special bonuses to give you an extra hand with XP, Stardust, and Candy.
Can you increase your chances of getting Shiny Pokémon during Spotlight Hour?
Although you can get a ShinyPokémonduring Spotlight Hour, unfortunately, you can’t increase your chances. The spawn rates are already boosted during this time of the day, but you can increase your chances of catching one usingIncense and Lures.
However, even with Incense and Lures, Shinies still aren’t guaranteed. I once caught more than 50 creatures in a Spotlight Hour, and not once did it give me a Shiny variant. It’s a relatively unpredictable system, but that’s just the way it goes in the world ofPokémon Go.
If you want to boost your chances of getting aShiny variant, test your skills in raids. To keep track of this event’s schedule, here’s a breakdown of upcomingPokémon Goraids.
