In Pokémon GO, four spotlight hours await you, bringing candies, XP, or stardust. We will show you all the dates and their bonuses.
What is it about? The Pokémon GO developers at Niantic announced which events will kick off for you in the coming weeks. The spotlight hours are especially sought after during these events as they give the opportunity to target specific Pokémon and exploit bonuses in a short time.
In this overview, we want to show you all the spotlight hours for September 2021.
All Dates – Spotlight Hours in September 2021
The spotlight hours take place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, the spawns change to the event Pokémon and the bonuses are active.
Remember the Pokémon: In the coming weeks, the following Pokémon will be the focus of the spotlight hours:
| Date | Pokémon and Bonus |
| September 21 | Eneco and Candies |
| September 28 | Alolan Meowth and Candies |
Below, we will take a closer look at the spotlight hours and show you the bonuses in detail.
Spotlight Hour on September 7
Which Pokémon will you meet? Spoink of Psychic type from the third generation.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of stardust.
Who is it worth it for? The event is worth it for every player. The bonus with the stardust alone is so valuable that you should definitely make use of the hour. If you want, you can also use a star piece to secure even more dust.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, you can catch Spoink as a shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight Hour on September 14
Which Pokémon will you meet? The Pokémon Puppance of Ground and Psychic type from the third generation.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of experience points.
Who is it worth it for? Trainers who are still leveling up or collecting XP for other reasons can quickly earn a lot of XP here with great or excellent throws. Especially on the way from level 41 to 50 in Pokémon GO, this is important.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, you can find Puppance as a Shiny in Pokémon GO
Spotlight Hour on September 21
Which Pokémon will you meet? The Pokémon Eneco of Normal type from the third generation.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies.
Who is it worth it for? If you are a fan of Eneco and are looking for candies for its evolution into Enekoro, then the spotlight hour is interesting for you. Additionally, you can complete raids during this time and also earn double candies.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, however, the Shiny form of Eneco is only slightly lighter than the normal form. You need to look closely.
Spotlight Hour on September 28
Which Pokémon will you meet? Alolan Meowth of Dark type from the seventh generation.
What bonuses do you get? For sending Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies.
Who is it worth it for? Alolan Meowth itself is not very exciting. However, the bonus can be well prepared. You can postpone sending Pokémon in the days or weeks before this event to receive more candies for it.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, you can catch Shiny Meowth in Pokémon GO as a Shiny.
In the coming days and weeks, many events will take place in the game for you. The Community Day with Oshawott, raid hours, and much more.
In our overview of all events in September 2021 for Pokémon GO we show you all the dates. Which events and spotlight hours do you definitely want to take part in this month? Let us know your opinion and selection here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players about it.
