On May 13, the Spotlight Hour starts in Pokémon GO. It brings Sankabuh and a bonus with it. We summarize the most important points.
What is the Spotlight Hour? This hour takes place every Tuesday. It brings you a specific Pokémon in masses for 60 minutes, which then appears everywhere in the wild. On top of that, there is a bonus.
When does the Spotlight Hour start? The second Spotlight Hour in May starts on May 13 at 6:00 PM. It ends at 7:00 PM.
What is the Pokémon on May 13? This time, Sankabuh will appear during the Spotlight Hour. The living sandcastle first appeared in the “Sun & Moon” games, and its evolution is called Colossand. Both Pokémon belong to the type combination Ghost and Ground.
What is the bonus? As a bonus, you will receive double the amount of candies when you send Pokémon.
How to make the most of the Spotlight Hour with Sankabuh
Is Sankabuh strong? Unfortunately not, and unfortunately this also applies to Colossand. The two sandcastles are in no way among the best attackers in Pokémon GO – neither in raids, nor in the PvP battle league.
Is there a Shiny Sankabuh? Yes, if you are lucky, you might encounter the shiny version of Sankabuh. However, the shiny rate, as in any Spotlight Hour, is not increased. So you really need a lot of luck. But since so many Sankabuh spawn at once, it is definitely worth a try.
Is the bonus worth it? The sending bonus is always a good opportunity to get more candies. The Spotlight Hour today is the ideal opportunity to part with all the Pokémon in your collection that you no longer need. Important: The bonus applies not only to Sankabuh but to all Pokémon you send during this time.
It’s best to use the tag feature to sort your Pokémon beforehand and mark which ones you want to send. Then you can complete it quickly and look forward to new candies.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Overall, the Spotlight Hour is rather on the weaker side, as Sankabuh is really not a useful Pokémon. For collectors, however, it is a good opportunity to gather the necessary candies to evolve it, if you are still missing Colossand.
There are a few dates in May that are a bit more exciting. Foremost among them is the Rocket takeover, which is next up in Pokémon GO. But also the Community Day Classic with Machollo and the debut of Gigantamax-Machomei are exciting. Want an overview? Then check out our list of all events in May 2025 for Pokémon GO.
