Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule (August 2025)

Update:We last updated this article with new Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule details on June 19, 2025.

In Pokemon Go, Spotlight Hour is a recurring event that increases the spawn rate of a particular Pokemon and provides special bonuses. It is active, as the name suggests, only for an hour every week and shines the spotlight on a different Pokemon each time. This can be quite helpful for Trainers looking for the featured monster and its evolutions. Moreover, the boosted spawn rate also improves your odds of finding a shiny variant. Let’s look at all the Pokemon that you can catch during the Spotlight Hours of August 2025.

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When Is the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour?

The Spotlight Hour inPokemon Gobegins at6 PM local time every Tuesdayand lasts for an houruntil 7 PM. The next one will take place onAugust 19, 2025, which is the third Tuesday of the month.

According to the official information, the Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon,Ralts, will get the spotlight this time around, and you can catch multiple copies of them. Moreover, you will receive a 2x Catch Candy bonus as well during this Tuesday’s Spotlight Hour, helping you accumulate more Candies for evolution.

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Can Ralts Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, you may encounter a shiny Raltsduring the upcoming Spotlight Hour. While the event will not improve the odds of coming across a shiny variant of the monster, the increased spawn rate does make it easier to find one amongst the hordes of the featured Pokemon. As such, keep an eye out for any differently colored variants.

Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour Schedule for August 2025

As August 2025 will have four Tuesdays, four different monsters will receive boosted spawn rates this time around. Here is the schedule of all Spotlight Hours of the month and their featured Pokemon:

Best Tips for Pokemon Go Spotlight Hours

By properly planning for the Spotlight Hour and being aware of some aspects, you can make the most out of this special event every Tuesday. Here are some tips that can be useful for you:

That is all there is to the Spotlight Hour of Pokemon Go. Keep an eye out for this article as it will be updated with information about the latest featured Pokemon every week.

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Virat Fumakia

Virat is a Gacha Games and Pokémon writer at Techwiser. Originally trained as an architect, he transitioned into journalism to pursue his passion for gaming and technology. He has also previously worked at Sportskeeda as a writer and editor, where his articles garnered over 4 million views.

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule (August 2025)