Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour: Start date & time, bonuses, can it be shiny?

Niladri Sarkar
pokemon go spotlight hour species castform with game background

The first Spotlight Hour of January 2024 brings Castform to the limelight and players are eager to know all about the schedule and bonuses of this Spotlight Hour event, and if shiny Castform is available in Pokemon Go. Here are the details.

Pokemon Go is off to a great start in January 2024 with Raids featuring Ultra Beasts Pheromosa, Xurkitree, and Buzzwole, many Pokemon to catch in the New Year event, and an exciting Spotlight Hour schedule to boot.

Fans are thrilled as the first Spotlight Hour event of the year features the highly popular Castform, and now, they are eager to find out all about this popular weekly extravaganza.

So here’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour, with details on the event schedule, bonuses, shiny availability, and more.

Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour date & time

The Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour is on January 2, 2024, between 6 PM and 7 PM local time.

During this time, you can find large numbers of Castform spawns around your location and will also have a greater chance of attracting Castform to Incense and Lure Modules.

pokemon go spotlight hour species castform in the anime
Castform is a pure Normal-type Pokemon.

Can Castform be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Castform is available in Pokemon Go.

You should note that while you can find countless Castform during its Spotlight Hour, the chances of coming across a shiny version remain unchanged. So, the odds of encountering a shiny Castform in Pokemon Go are 1 in 500 or 0.2% chance.

Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour bonus

You can enjoy a bonus of 2x XP for catching any species during the Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour event.

We recommend dropping a Lucky Egg to earn 50% more XP and add to the bonus earned during the Spotlight Hour.

How to prepare for Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour

As the Pokemon Go Castform Spotlight Hour takes place for only an hour, here are some quick tips to help you prepare for the event:

  • Use PokeCoins to buy Incense and Lure Modules to get additional spawns during the event.
  • Check if you have enough space in your Pokemon Storage Box to catch as many Castform as you want.
  • Keep your Poke Balls stocked up to catch multiple Castform.

This was everything you need to know about the Castform Spotlight Hour event in Pokemon Go. If you’re looking for more content on Pokemon Go, be sure to check out the following:

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