Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for March 2024

Ezequiel Leis
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The Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour lets you catch large numbers of a certain Pokemon and promises exciting bonuses. Here’s everything you need to know about the final Spotlight Hour event in March 2024 with details on the schedule, bonuses, and other useful tips.


Every week, Pokemon Go trainers enjoy the Spotlight Hour event that features countless wild spawns of a Pokemon for an entire hour. Additionally, you can also earn plenty of Candy and Stardust to power up and evolve the Pokemon caught during the event.

So, here’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule in March 2024, including the dates and times, species, and more.

What is the next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour?

The next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour features Hoppip and will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Every Spotlight Hour runs from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

The spawn rate of this species will be heavily boosted in the game, allowing players to catch and collect as many as they can. You can enjoy a bonus of 2x Candy for catching any Pokemon during the Spotlight Hour.

pokemon go spotlight hour species hoppip
Hoppip is a Grass/Flying-type Pokemon.

Can Hoppip be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Hoppip is available in Pokemon Go. While the spawns will be boosted during the event, the shiny odds will remain unchanged at 1 in 509.

Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for March 2024

Here’s the complete schedule for Pokemon Go Spotlight Hours taking place during March 2024:

Spotlight Hour DatePokemonSpecial BonusCan it be shiny?
March 5Pawmi2x XP for evolving PokemonNo
March 12Nidoran♀2x Stardust for catching PokemonYes
March 19Vulpix, Poliwag, Snorunt, and Hippopotas2x XP for catching PokemonYes
March 26Hoppip2x Candy 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 March 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 Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge on gaming, movies and TV, he's focused on Pokemon and Games stories in general. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Argentina. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected], or via his Twitter @ExoLeis.