In February 2026, you can look forward to several Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO will show you what they are and whether they are worth it.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a recurring event that takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. It runs for 60 minutes and brings you at least one Pokémon that will appear in large numbers during this time. The Pokémon is accompanied by a bonus.
We have looked at which Spotlight Hours await you in February 2026 and what content you can find there, and we have summarized it for you.
All Spotlight Hours in February 2026
When do the Spotlight Hours take place? A Spotlight Hour starts every Tuesday at 18:00. Exactly one hour later, at 19:00, the event ends. What Pokémon and bonuses you can expect in February is detailed in the following table. Pokémon that can also appear as Shiny are marked with an *.
| Date | Pokémon & Bonus |
|---|---|
| February 3 | Whismur * and double Candy for catches |
| February 10 | Munna* and double XP for catches |
| February 17 | Horsea* and double Candy for transfers |
| February 24 | Totodile* and double Stardust for catches |
Spotlight Hour on February 3, 2026
Which Pokémon is the focus? The Normal-type Pokémon Whismur awaits you in the first Spotlight Hour of February. This Pokémon from Generation 3 can evolve into Loudred and subsequently into Exploud.
What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of Candy.
Is the event worth it? Whismur and its evolutions are not particularly strong Pokémon. They are not very worthwhile for your raid teams or in the battle league.
If you have Pokémon rewards that you can collect from research, you can collect them during the Spotlight Hour to get double the Candy.
Can you catch Shiny Whismur? Yes, you may also encounter the Shiny variant of Whismur.
Spotlight Hour on February 10, 2026
Which Pokémon is the focus? Munna is the center of attention during this Spotlight Hour. This Psychic-type Pokémon comes from Generation 5 and can evolve into Musharna.
What bonus is active? For each Pokémon you catch during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points.
Is the event worth it? If you are looking for new strong attackers, this Spotlight Hour unfortunately is not for you. Munna and Musharna are not suitable for raids or the battle league.
If you are currently collecting experience points, you can use the Spotlight Hour to earn some extra experience points from catching Pokémon. If you use a Lucky Egg, you will even receive quadruple the amount of experience points.
Can you catch Shiny Munna? Yes, the Shiny variant of Musharna is in the game and can be found by you if you are lucky.
Spotlight Hour on February 17, 2026
Which Pokémon is the focus? The small Water-type Pokémon Horsea from Generation 1 will await you on February 17, 2026, during the Spotlight Hour. It can evolve into Seadra and then into Kingdra.
What bonus is active? If you send Pokémon to the professor during this event, you will receive double the amount of Candy for this.
Is the event worth it? While Kingdra is not suitable for raids, it can be used in the battle league. In the Super League, this Pokémon is currently ranked 52 among the best Pokémon, and in the Hyper League, even ranked 32.
If you still have Pokémon you want to send to the professor to free up some space in your Pokémon box, then this event is perfect for that. This goes especially quickly if you have previously tagged the corresponding Pokémon with a tag.
Can you catch Shiny Horsea? Yes. If you are lucky, you can also find the Shiny variant of Horsea.
Spotlight Hour on February 24, 2026
Which Pokémon is the focus? In the last Spotlight Hour of the month, Totodile awaits you. This Water-type starter Pokémon comes from Generation 2 and can evolve into Croconaw and then into Feraligatr.
What bonus is active? For each Pokémon you catch during this event, you will receive double the amount of Stardust.
Is the event worth it? The last Spotlight Hour of February 2026 features a Pokémon that is really impressive. Feraligatr is among the top 10 Water attackers in Pokémon GO.
Furthermore, this Pokémon is among the best Pokémon you can use in the Hyper League. Currently, it holds the 9th rank.
Can you catch Shiny Totodile? Yes, you can also catch this Pokémon as Shiny. However, since the chance is not increased, you will need some luck.
If you are interested in the Spotlight Hours, it can be very helpful to visit PokéStops during your tours. This way, you will not only receive field research but also new items. If you want to know which PokéStops are on your routes, a new feature can help: There is finally a map that shows you all important locations in Pokémon GO.
