Pokémon GO’s monthly Spotlight Hours are 60-minute events featuring boosted spawns of a specific Pokémon. This guide details December 2024's Spotlight Hours, including dates, featured Pokémon, bonuses, and Shiny availability.
When Is the Next Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour?
The next Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour is Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Murkrow will be featured, with double Catch XP.
Can Murkrow Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Murkrow and its evolution, Honchkrow, can be Shiny.
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule (December 2024)
December offers five Spotlight Hour events, including a double feature on December 17th.
| Pokémon | Date & Time | Event Bonus | Shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sableye | December 3 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
 Murkrow | December 10 6 PM-7 PM | 2x Catch XP | Yes |
  Slugma & Bergmite | December 17 6 PM – 7 PM | 2x Catch Candy | Yes |
 Delibird (With Holiday Ribbon) | December 24 6 PM – 7 PM | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
 Togetic | December 31 6 PM – 7 PM | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
December 2024 Spotlight Hour Guide
This guide provides a breakdown of each December Spotlight Hour, focusing on rarity, evolution, and battle effectiveness.
Murkrow Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution, & Battle Effectiveness
| Featured Pokémon | Evolved Form |
|---|---|
 Murkrow |  Honchkrow100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone |
Murkrow is a relatively rare spawn. Evolving to Honchkrow requires 100 Murkrow Candy and a Sinnoh Stone. While Honchkrow's offensive stats are good, its defensive stats are weak.
Slugma & Bergmite Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution & Battle Effectiveness
This Spotlight Hour features both Slugma and Bergmite.
| Featured Pokémon | Evolved Form |
|---|---|
| Bergmite |  Avalugg50 Candy |
Bergmite is a relatively rare spawn, evolving into Avalugg with 50 Candy. Avalugg is useful in Raids and GO Battle League (Master League).
| Featured Pokémon | Evolved Form |
|---|---|
| Slugma |  Macargo50 Candy |
Slugma is also becoming rarer. Macargo has limited PvP/Raid usefulness.
Delibird Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution & Battle Effectiveness
| Featured Pokémon | Evolved Form |
|---|---|
| Delibird | N/A |
This Spotlight Hour features a Holiday-themed Delibird. It's primarily for collectors, as it has limited battle use.
Togetic Spotlight Hour – Rarity, Evolution & Battle Effectiveness
| Featured Pokémon | Evolved Form |
|---|---|
| Togetic |  Togekiss100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone |
Togetic is a relatively rare wild spawn. It evolves into the highly desirable Togekiss, a strong Pokémon for GO Battle League and Raids.
What Do You Need For Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour?
Maximize your Spotlight Hour experience by:
- Stocking up on Poké Balls.
- Activating Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Incense.
- Allocating time to sort through catches after the event.
- Planning ahead to utilize event bonuses effectively (e.g., transferring duplicates for candy bonuses).
- Using search commands (4*&age0, 3*&age0, 4*&[Pokemon Name]) to find high-IV Pokémon.
Pokémon GO is available now. This article was updated on 12/9/2024 to reflect December's schedule.
