Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule in March 2024
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26th Mar 2024 09:35
The March Spotlight Hour schedule in Pokemon GO is here and you won't want to miss this latest selection of must-catch Pocket Monsters, as well as the special bonuses you can enjoy.
Being able to catch tons of a specific Pokemon every Tuesday makes the Spotlight Hour a regular fun highlight for many Trainers, and March is no different with the likes of Vulpix and Nidoran spawning in the wild.
March Spotlight Hour Pokemon GO schedule
Date | Spotlight Pokemon | Time | Bonus | Can it be Shiny? |
March 5 | Pawmi | 6PM to 7PM local time | 2x Evolve XP | No |
March 12 |
Nidoran ♀ |
6PM to 7PM local time | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
March 19 | Vulpix, Poliwag, Snorunt, and Hippopotas | 6PM to 7PM local time | 2x Catch XP | Yes |
March 26 | Hoppip | 6PM to 7PM local time | 2 x Catch Candy | Yes |
The full March Spotlight Hour schedule in Pokemon GO can be found in the table above.
There have been some delightful additions throughout the month starting with Pawmi, but the standout has definitely been the event on March 19 with four Pokemon headliners: Vulpix, Poliwag, Snorunt, and Hippopotas.
This makes it a rare instance where you'll be able to farm Candy for multiple creatures in the game at once.
When is the next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour?
The next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour for Hoppip takes place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 6PM to 7PM. There will also be a 2 x Catch Candy bonus for any Pokemon you catch during the hour.
Just like using the Pokemon GO Raid schedule to keep track of what's coming up, memorising the Spotlight Hour schedule is a great way to build up extra bonuses like these in a short amount of time.
Can Hoppip be Shiny?
Yes, Hoppip can be Shiny in Pokemon GO, meaning you can also get a Shiny Skiploom and Jumpluff when you evolve it as well.
Even though these Shinies are available in Pokemon GO, the Spotlight Hour won't increase your likelihood of encountering the different-coloured variant.
You're going to need a mix of luck and patience to get a Shiny Hoppip, so catch as many as you can during this hour.
My best advice for future events is to use an Incense, go out exploring, tap on as many Spotlight Hour Pokemon as possible, and ignore any non-Shinies as you'll only be wasting time catching them. Remember, you only have one hour to enjoy the boosted spawns and find a Shiny!
Alternatively, be sure to keep an eye out for potential Community Day events. During these fan-favourite events, the odds of encountering a Shiny version of the featured Pokemon go up from around 1-in-500 to 1-in-25.
How to get ready for a Spotlight Hour
To make the most of the brief one-hour window during each Spotlight Hour, you should also stock up on essential items that can further boost the bonuses you'll get:
- Lucky Eggs to double XP for 30 minutes each
- Star Pieces to double Stardust for 30 minutes each
- Incenses to attract more Pokemon encounters to you for 60 minutes
- Lure Modules to attract more Pokemon to a nearby PokeStop for 30 minutes
- Pinap Berries to double Candy for a Pokemon - increasing the amount for the featured Pokemon in a Spotlight Hour
- Razz Berries to increase the likelihood of catching a Pokemon - increasing the amount you can catch in a Spotlight Hour
If you miss the 60-minute window, you'll still be able to catch the featured monsters in Pokemon GO as normal - albeit with the standard wild encounter rate, which can be quite low.
That's all you need to know about the Spotlight Hour schedule for March 2024. For more from the game, check out the event schedule or visit our Pokemon GO homepage for all the latest guides.
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