Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours return with a vengeance

Pokémon GO players who were upset to find Spotlight Hours gone will probably be happy to know they're coming back with a vengeance. Not just coming Pokémon GO trainers can find select Pokémon species during the hour as usual, but the opportunity will occur more frequently than it was before.

Everyone has their own style of play Pokémon GObut Spotlight Hours can be a huge advantage for players hunting specific Pokémon or their associated candies. Usually these Spotlight Hours are announced in advance by the developer, but players noticed a complete absence of Spotlight Hours set for March, which was not a popular change. Although changes are still happening, some may think they are for the better.

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Pokemon GO introduces even more spotlight hours

Pokémon GO has announced a new event focused on electric types, and with it the return of Spotlight Hours. But instead of being held for one hour per week, usually on Tuesdays, the event will be held for one hour each day starting March 31. Players will be able to meet Mareep, Pikachu, Magnemite, Chinchou, Pawmi, Dedenne, and Joltik over the course of the week, and there's a chance for them to appear as shisies as well. The event starts on March 31 at 10.00 local coach time and ends the following Monday, April 6 at 20.00.

Spotlight Hour Schedule

18:00 to 19:00 local time

March 31: Mareep
April 1: Pikachu
April 2: Magnemite
April 3: Chinchou
April 4: Pawmi
April 5: Dedenne
April 6: Christmas Day

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So far, many players have said they're happy to see Spotlight Hours return in some form, although not everyone prefers them to be held daily during an event. Some notable comments have expressed concern that the new version of Spotlight Hours does not mention bonuses that have traditionally been associated with the opportunity, such as extra Catch Stardust, Candy or XP. Some haven't been too thrilled with the Spotlight Hour Pokemon chosen, but if this is the plan the developer has for Pokémon GO Going forward, there will be more opportunities for future Spotlight Hours to feature more Pokemon players are excited about.

In addition to the triumphant return of Spotlight Hours, there's a lot to look forward to during the event. Pikachu, Chinchou, and Dedenne encountered throughout will have an increased level of shiny. Pikachu, Chinchou, Dedenne, Pawmi, “and more” will appear in the wild, where everyone has a chance to shine. Players can also potentially encounter the same list of Pokémon through field research task encounters, with an extra rare chance of encountering Alolan Raichu.

A new Pokemon GO Pass: A Shockingly Good Time will automatically unlock on March 31st at 10am, with no daily limit on how many points players can earn between April 4th at midnight and April 6th at 7:59pm. Completed passport tasks can lead to encounters with Raichu, Chinchou, Dedenne and Pawmi, plus Ultra Balls and Candy. Those who spend $4.99 to upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe will be able to get an avatar item, extra encounters with more Electric-type Pokémon, and Rare Candy XL. Completing Major Milestones on either Pass will double the duration of Level 1 Incense, double the Catch Candy awarded for Level 2, and for GO Pass Deluxe purchasers, 2x Catch Stardust.

While not all players are excited about these changes, the new version of Spotlight Hours should provide more variety and opportunities for trainers looking to fill out their Pokedexes in Pokémon GO. It will be interesting to see how future events incorporate Spotlight Hours.