In Pokémon GO there is a Spotlight Hour with Paras today, on August 8, 2023. We at MeinMMO will show you when the short event runs, what bonus there is, and if you can meet a Shiny with some luck.
What is the Spotlight Hour? Every Tuesday, Pokémon GO hosts a one-hour event where a previously determined Pokémon takes center stage. You can find it more frequently in the wild. The whole thing is accompanied by a special bonus that enhances the event.
Today, everything during this time will revolve around the Bug and Grass Pokémon Paras. What bonus it brings you and whether it’s worth it, we have summarized for you below.
Spotlight Hour on August 8 – Start, Shiny & Bonuses
When does the event start? As you already know from the Spotlight Hours, it will also start today at 6:00 PM local time. After one hour, at 7:00 PM, everything will be over again.
What bonuses are there? During the Spotlight Hour, you will find wild Paras at seemingly every corner of the game. If you use incense, you can attract even more specimens. There is also a Stardust bonus. You will receive double the amount of Stardust when catching.
The Spotlight Hour with Paras is the second one in August. We will show you which ones will follow in the subsequent article:
Is there a Shiny Paras? Yes, with some luck you can encounter a shiny Paras. However, note that the Shiny chance is not additionally increased during the event. How Paras looks as a Shiny can be seen in the following image:
Is the Spotlight Hour with Paras worth it? As attackers, you can disregard Paras and its evolution, as they are not very strong. However, during the Spotlight Hour with the Bug and Grass Pokémon, you have the opportunity to farm plenty of Stardust.
This is mainly because Paras is one of the 22 monsters in the game that generally provide more Stardust. Normally, you receive 500 Stardust per catch. With a corresponding weather boost and Stardust items, you can even get up to 938 per catch. The additional event bonus will then double this yield.
It can definitely be worth it to light an incense and go outside to secure plenty of specimens. This way you can significantly boost your stock.
Will you take advantage of the Spotlight Hour with Paras today? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
In the coming weeks, there is still a lot to come in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in August and which ones are especially worth it.
