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Event data last updated: Sep 14, 2026, 4:34 AM
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What is a Pokémon Spotlight Hour event in Pokémon GO?
Pokémon Spotlight Hour is a limited-time Pokémon GO event. It runs in specific regions with timezone-aware start and end times. Check the countdown above or browse the regional timers below for precise local times.
What to expect
Charmander wearing Friede's goggles Spotlight Hour
A weekly 1-hour Thursday event featuring a specific Pokémon with boosted spawns and a rotating bonus.
Key highlights
- 1-hour timed window every Thursday.
- Boosted shiny odds for the featured Pokémon.
- Double Stardust or catch candy is commonly active.
- Lures and Incense attract the featured species more often.
Planning tips
- Use Lures or Incense at the start of the hour.
- Stack Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces if the bonus overlaps with XP or Stardust multipliers.
- Stock Poké Balls and Berries to mass-catch during the window.
Frequently asked questions
Events about Charmander wearing Friede's goggles Spotlight Hour
- What time does today's Spotlight Hour start in my timezone?
- Spotlight Hour runs every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. The featured Pokémon spawns at an increased rate and its shiny form is available if one exists. Use PokéEvent's regional countdown to confirm the exact start time for your timezone.
- How do I know if Community Day is active in my region?
- Community Day events run simultaneously worldwide for a 3-hour window, but the exact start time varies by region — typically 2:00 PM local time. Check PokéEvent's event card for your region; it shows the live countdown and local start/end times calculated from IANA timezone data.
- What Pokémon GO events are happening today?
- Use PokéEvent's homepage to browse all live events with live countdown timers. Events are tagged by type (Raid Day, Community Day, Spotlight Hour, Max Monday, Choose Your Path) so you can quickly scan what's active right now and what starts next in your region.
- How accurate are PokéEvent's regional countdowns?
- Countdowns are calculated server-side using IANA timezone identifiers for each configured region. We cross-reference event start and end times against official Niantic announcements and community-verified timezone databases before publishing. Corrections are typically applied within a few hours of official schedule updates.