A new month means certain Pokémon will be featured during the spotlight hour in Pokémon GO. Get your Pokéballs ready for some amazing Pokémon. This guide will tell you what to expect for the Spotlight Hour July 2022 in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight Hour July 2022
Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO is a monthly event that features one Pokémon each week. Each Spotlight Hour occurs on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can expect a featured Pokémon along with a featured bonus. One added bonus is that some of these Pokémon can even feature the shiny variant if it is currently available. Below you will find the dates, Pokémon, and bonuses that will be featured during July.
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus | Shiny Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 5 | Ledyba | 2x Catching XP | Yes |
| July 12 | Machop | 2x Catching Candy | Yes |
| July 19 | Staryu | 2x Transfer Candy | Yes |
| July 26 | Meditite | 2x Evolving XP | Yes |
Spotlight Hour only takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with these featured Pokémon and bonuses. During this hour, it is a great time to use certain items that will coincide with the bonus. For 2x Catch Candy, use a Pinap Berry to increase candy earned even more. For 2x Catch and Evolution XP, use a Lucky Egg to increase XP earned even more. For 2x Catch Stardust, use a Star Piece to increase the amount of Stardust per catch.
Now that you know how to properly prepare for Spotlight Hour July 2022, go ahead and check out all our Pokémon GO archives for all your guide and news needs.