September 2024 Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour Schedule

Niantic has announced the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for September 2024. Featured Pokemon like Dewpider and Machop will have increased spawn rates during this Max Out season.

The Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour is a much-anticipated weekly event hosted by Niantic, where each week highlights a different Pokemon, providing enhanced spawn rates along with a special bonus for trainers.

During this one-hour event, trainers have the opportunity to catch as many of the featured Pokemon as possible, making it an ideal time to fill your Pokedex and collect extra Candy to evolve your Pokemon.

Similar to the monthly Pokemon Go Community Day, these events encourage trainers to catch, evolve, and battle alongside their community.

When is the next Pokemon Spotlight Hour? Date, time & bonus

Machop artwork with a Pokemon Go background — The Pokemon Company / Niantic

The next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour will feature Machop and is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Machop will spawn more frequently in the wild from 6-7 PM local time.

This timing allows trainers worldwide to participate and catch Machop wherever they are. Additionally, the Machop Spotlight Hour will reward players with double Catch Candy for each Pokemon caught.

Can Machop be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Shiny Machop will be available during its Spotlight Hour in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go September 2024 Spotlight Hour schedule

Below is the complete Spotlight Hour schedule for September 2024:

Spotlight Hour Date	Spotlight Hour Time	Spotlight Pokemon	Spotlight Bonus	Can it be Shiny?
September 3	6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Wooloo	2x Evolution XP	Yes
September 10	6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Dewpider	2x Catch Stardust	Yes
September 17	6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Wobbuffet	2x Catch XP	Yes
September 24	6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Machop	2x Catch Candy	Yes

How to prepare for the Machop Spotlight Hour in Pokemon Go

Given that the Spotlight Hours last only 60 minutes, here are several preparations you can make to optimize your time:

Ensure you have enough Poke Balls to catch multiple featured Pokemon.
Stock up on Berries to gain double Candy or make catching easier.
Clean out your Pokemon Storage Box to allow for all the Pokemon you’ll be catching.
Save up PokeCoins to purchase an Incense for the event.

In addition to these tips, Spotlight Hours are a prime opportunity to utilize spare items like Lucky Eggs or Star Pieces to maximize the XP and Stardust you earn during the event.

Spotlight Hour Spawn Rate & Shiny Rate

Pokemon Go Mystery Bonus Hour screen. — Niantic / The Pokemon Company

During the Spotlight Hour, the spawn rate for each highlighted Pokemon is boosted for the full hour, providing ample chances to catch them, especially if you’re using Incense and Lures.

Although Spotlight Hours do not enhance a Pokemon’s individual Shiny rate, the large number of encounters makes it more likely to stumble upon a Shiny variant during this time compared to regular hours. If you’re aiming to Shiny hunt during these events, your best strategy is to use Incense and be on the move.

Tap every Pokemon you encounter, and if they are not Shiny, feel free to skip them – just keep looking. Remember, you can use Pokédex classifications to filter your Shiny Pokemon collection, which is helpful for those trying to catch them all.

With different Pokemon and event bonuses featured each week, be sure to check back later in the month for more updates!

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