Today, there is a Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO featuring an event Pikachu and a special Stardust bonus. We at MeinMMO will show you what kind of Pikachu it is and when the short event starts.
What is the Spotlight Hour? In Pokémon GO, a Spotlight Hour occurs every Tuesday. During this special short event, a specific Pokémon is highlighted, which can then be found nearly everywhere in the wild.
This week, the Electric-type Pokémon Pikachu is in the spotlight. Unlike usual, it is wearing a special hat themed for the crossover event with the trading card game. The event is enhanced by a Stardust bonus.
Spotlight Hour with Pikachu – Start, Bonuses, and Shiny
When does it start? The Spotlight Hour takes place today, on June 28, 2022, and starts as always at 6:00 PM local time. At 7:00 PM, the event will end, and the Pikachu spawns will disappear again.
What bonuses are there? During the Spotlight Hour, wild Pikachu with event hats will spawn almost everywhere in the game. If you want to catch even more of them, you can also use incense. Additionally, you will receive double Stardust for catching the Pokémon.
Are there Shiny Pikachu? Yes, with a bit of luck, you might encounter a shiny version. You can recognize it by its slightly darker shade of yellow.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Pikachu worth it?
How strong is it? Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon from the 1st generation, which can evolve into Raichu. However, the little mouse is not particularly strong, and Raichu does not play a role in the GO Battle League, nor is it one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Since today’s Pikachu is a special event Pikachu, it cannot evolve into Raichu anyway.
Who should participate in the event? The event is mainly worth it for the bonus. If you want to stock up on Stardust, today is the perfect opportunity. It’s best to also use a star piece, as you will get 50% more Stardust for 30 minutes.
Otherwise, this event especially caters to Shiny hunters. Since Pikachu only appears with this hat during the current event and it is not yet known if and when this Pokémon will be available again in this disguised form, it is worth keeping an eye out for a shiny version.
If you have no use for the Electric-type Pokémon today, but want to take advantage of the Stardust bonus, you can alternatively use the mystery box. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny Meltan.
What do you think about the Spotlight Hour today? Will you participate? Or would you rather skip it? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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