Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for August 2024
NianticThe popular Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour lets you catch a large number of a certain species for an entire hour and offers bonuses you can’t miss.
Also, you can earn plenty of Candy and Stardust to power up and evolve the Pokemon caught.
So, here’s all you need to know about the Spotlight Hour schedule in August 2024, along with the date and time, featured species, and more.
What is the next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour? Date & time
The next Spotlight Hour features Mankey and will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 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 Candy for transferring any Pokemon during the event.
Mankey’s final evolution, Gen 9’s Annihilape, is a top pick for the Go Battle League in all three formats, Great, Ultra, and Master League.
NianticPokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for August 2024
| Spotlight Hour Date | Pokemon | Special Bonus | Can it be shiny? |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 | Drilbur | 2x XP for catching Pokemon | Yes |
| August 13 | Lileep | 2x Candy for catching Pokemon | Yes |
| August 20 | Mankey | 2x Candy for transferring Pokemon | Yes |
| August 27 | Magnemite | 2x XP for evolving Pokemon | Yes |
How to prepare for Mankey Spotlight Hour
- You’ll need a ton 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, or Star Pieces.
Can Mankey be shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, shiny Mankey is available in Pokemon Go. While the number of spawns will be boosted during the event, the shiny odds of this species will remain unchanged at 1 in 512 encounters. Since shinies can also flee, use a Golden Razz Berry to boost your chances of catching them.
Meanwhile, don’t forget to have a look at August‘s events in Pokemon Go, as well as the lineups of Team Go Rocket Grunts and Giovanni.