DEXERTONiantic has revealed the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for April 2025. Fomantis, Morelull, Abra, and others have a boosted chance of appearing during a one-hour time window.
The Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour is a popular weekly event that Niantic hosts in Pokemon Go. Each week, a different Pokemon will get a turn in the limelight, offering highly boosted spawn rates and a special double bonus.
For one hour, trainers will get the chance to catch as many of that specific species as they can, offering the perfect opportunity to fill out your Pokedex and earn enough Candy to evolve that Pokemon.
Like the monthly Pokemon Go Community Day, these events are designed to allow trainers to catch, evolve, and battle with the community.
Here’s everything you need to know about the April 2025 Spotlight Hour schedule.
When is the next Pokemon Spotlight Hour? Date, time & bonus
THE POKEMON COMPANYThe next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour focuses on Abra and takes place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time.
This means you’ll be able to take part and catch it wherever you are in the world. Also, the Abra Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour bonus rewards players with double XP when catching Pokemon.
Can Abra be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Abra can be encountered as Shiny during its Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour.
Pokemon Go April 2025 Spotlight Hour schedule
You can see the full Spotlight Hour schedule for April 2025 below:
| Spotlight Hour Date | Spotlight Hour Time | Spotlight Pokemon | Sprite | Spotlight Bonus | Can it be Shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Meditite |  | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| April 15 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fomantis |  | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
| April 22 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Morelull |  | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
| April 29 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Abra |  | 2x Catch XP | Yes |
Upcoming Spotlight Hours
| Spotlight Hour Date | Spotlight Hour Time | Spotlight Pokemon | Sprite | Spotlight Bonus | Can it be Shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Furfrou |  | 2x Catch Candy | Yes |
| May 13 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Sandygast |  | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| May 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Poochyena |  | 2x Evolution XP | Yes |
| May 27 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Golett |  | 2x Catch Stardust | Yes |
How to prepare for the Abra Spotlight Hour in Pokemon Go
As the Spotlight Hours only last for 60 minutes, there are several things you can do to prepare in order to make sure you don’t waste any precious time:
- Make sure you have enough Poke Balls to catch multiple Spotlight Hour Pokemon.
- Make sure you have enough Berries to get double Candy or make catching easier.
- Clear out your Pokemon Storage Box to make room for all the Pokemon you’ll catch.
- Save up your PokeCoins and purchase Incense for the event.
Alongside these tips, Spotlight Hours are the perfect opportunity to use any spare items like Lucky Eggs or Star Pieces to increase the XP and Stardust you’ll earn during the event.
Spotlight Hour Spawn Rate & Shiny Rate
Niantic / The Pokemon CompanyThe spawn rate of each Spotlight Hour Pokemon is boosted for 60 minutes during these events, meaning you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch each species, especially if you’re using Incense and Lures.
While Spotlight Hours won’t increase a Pokemon’s individual Shiny rate, the fact that you’re encountering so many of them means you’re more likely to find one during a Spotlight Hour than during regular hours. If you plan on using Spotlight Hours to Shiny hunt, the best approach is to use Incense and explore.
Tap on every Pokemon you see, and if they aren’t Shiny, don’t bother catching them – just leave and keep searching. Remember that you can now use Pokedex classifications to single out your Shiny Pokemon collection, which is helpful if you’re trying to catch ’em all.
That’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hours for April 2025. Every week will feature a different Pokemon and event bonus, so come back later in the month for more details!
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