Summer is winding down and Niantic is bringing more featured Pokémon during the spotlight hour. Get your Pokéballs ready for some spectacular Pokémon. This guide will tell you what to expect for the Spotlight Hour September 2023 in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight Hour September 2023
Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO is an annual event that features one Pokémon. 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 September.
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus | Shiny Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | Wooper | 2x Evolving XP | Yes |
| September 12 | Mankey | 2x Catching Candy | Yes |
| September 19 | Girafarig | 2x Catching XP | Yes |
| September 26 | Growlithe | 2x Catch Stardust | 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 September 2023, go ahead and check out our Pokémon GO archives for all your guide and news needs.