Pokémon GO starts today, on August 9, 2022, with the Spotlight Hour featuring Nidoran (F). Here you will find all information about the start time, bonus, and Shiny Nidoran at a glance.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, a specific Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
This week, it is the female Nidoran. There is also a bonus that can help you level up quickly. Here you can find all the information.
Spotlight Hour on August 9 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the event starts at 6:00 PM local time. For 60 minutes, Nidoran will spawn everywhere, until 7:00 PM when it ends. The bonus is valid until then.
What is the bonus? Today, you will receive double catch XP for every Pokémon you catch during the hour. You can double this again if you use Lucky Eggs during that time.
However, you should consider saving your Lucky Eggs for the upcoming Saturday. The Community Day featuring Galarian Zigzagoon offers even more substantial XP bonuses.
Is there a Shiny Nidoran? Yes, you can catch the Shiny version of Nidoran. However, keep in mind that the Spotlight Hour does not increase the Shiny chance; it remains as low as always. However, the numerous encounters are a good opportunity to try your luck.
Who is the Spotlight Hour with Nidoran worth it for?
Nidoran is a Pokémon from the first generation and has been in the game for a very long time. Many trainers will likely already have it – but if you don’t have it yet, it is worth it for the Pokédex entry.
In raids, you can generally ignore Nidoran and its evolutions. However, a good Nidoqueen, the final evolution, does have a place in the Great and Ultra Leagues. If you enjoy PvP, catching one could be worthwhile.
Additionally, there is the XP bonus, which is always a good reason to plan a few catches. However, the upcoming days with the Bug event and the Community Day also offer very good XP bonuses.
You can find a detailed overview of the August events in Pokémon GO here.
