In Pokémon GO, the next spotlight hour awaits you. Here, you will encounter Abra and can benefit from an experience points bonus.
What kind of event is this? The spotlight hour is an event that takes place every Tuesday. There is at least one Pokémon that is the focus of the event and appears in large numbers.
Additionally, there is a bonus that is also active during this short event.
During the next spotlight hour on April 29, 2025, you can encounter Abra. This monster is from the 1st generation, is a Psychic type, and can evolve into Kadabra and then into Alakazam.
Spotlight Hour on April 29, 2025 – Start and Bonuses
When does the spotlight hour start? As usual, the spotlight hour begins at 6:00 PM. Exactly one hour later, at 7:00 PM, it ends again.
What bonus is active? In this spotlight hour, there is an experience points bonus. If you catch Pokémon during the event, you will receive double the amount of experience points for each catch. The bonus applies not only when you catch Abra but for every monster.
If you use a lucky egg, you can further increase the amount of experience points and even receive four times the amount for each individual catch.
Can you catch Shiny Abra? Yes, if you are lucky, you can also find and catch the Shiny variant of Abra.
Is the spotlight hour worth it? Abra’s final evolution, Alakazam, is a strong Psychic-type attacker and is also represented in our list of best attackers in Pokémon GO. If you still need strong monsters, the spotlight hour could be worth it for you.
Neither Abra nor its evolutions are particularly suitable for use in battle leagues. For this purpose, you should prefer other Pokémon.
If you are on the hunt for experience points, this event could also be worth it for you to gain a small boost in experience points.
In a few days, the next month will start. And this will bring you some events and content again. If you want to get an overview in advance, it’s worth taking a look at our overview of all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.
