Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2024

Ezequiel Leis
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The Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour event allows you to catch large numbers of a certain species and guarantees juicy bonuses. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Spotlight Hour schedule in May 2024.


Every week, Pokemon Go trainers look forward to the Spotlight Hour event that features countless wild spawns of a Pokemon for an entire hour. What’s more, you can also grab plenty of Candy and Stardust to power up and evolve the species caught.

So, here’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule in May 2024, with the date and time, featured species, and more.

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What is the next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour?

The next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour features Abra and will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Every Spotlight Hour runs from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

The spawn rate of this popular species will be heavily boosted in the game, allowing you to catch and collect as many as you can. You can also enjoy a bonus of 2x XP for evolving any Pokemon during the Spotlight Hour.

pokemon go spotlight hour species abra
Abra evolves into Alakazam, a top-tier Psychic Pokemon.

Can Abra be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Abra is available in Pokemon Go. While the number of spawns will be boosted during the event, its shiny odds will remain unchanged at 1 in 512 encounters.

Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2024

Here’s the complete schedule for Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour events during May 2024:

Spotlight Hour DatePokemonSpecial BonusCan it be shiny?
May 7Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee2x Candy for transferring PokemonYes
May 14Abra2x XP for evolving PokemonYes
May 21Elgyem2x Stardust for catching PokemonYes
May 28Mareanie2x XP for catching PokemonYes

How to prepare for Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour

Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for the Spotlight Hour event in Pokemon Go:

  • You’ll need a lot of Poke Balls to catch as many Pokemon as you can.
  • Berries are useful for catching Pokemon more effectively or increasing the number of Candy obtained.
  • Make sure you have enough space in your Pokemon Storage Box.
  • You can save your Daily Adventure Incense for the Spotlight Hour to increase your chances of catching lots of Pokemon.
  • You can also use the PokeCoins you’ve earned during the week to spend on other useful items, like other Incenses, Lucky Eggs for more XP, or Star Pieces for bonus Stardust.

This is all you need to know about Pokemon Go Spotlight Hours for May 2024. Each week features a different Pokemon species, so come back to check who’s next and what bonus it will bring.

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About The Author

Ezequiel is a Games Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge of gaming, he's focused mostly on Pokemon, Fortnite, and HoYoverse titles such as Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Latin America. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected]