In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour with Ekans starts today, February 2nd. Is this event worth it with this Gen-1 Pokémon? And if so, why?
What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a special Pokémon is highlighted and appears everywhere. A suitable bonus rounds off the event.
This week is all about Ekans. It is a Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1.
Spotlight Hour with Ekans – All Information
When does it start? The event starts as usual at 6:00 PM local time and lasts for about an hour. It should end around 7:00 PM and the spawns in the wild will turn into other Pokémon than Ekans.
What bonuses are there? For one hour, the spawns will be significantly increased again. You will encounter Ekans everywhere and generally discover more Pokémon than usual.
As an additional bonus, you will receive double experience points for evolving Pokémon. So if you have a few specimens saved up for evolution, today is a good time for that during the event. On your journey from Level 41 to 50 in Pokémon GO, you need to gather a lot of XP.
Is there Shiny Ekans? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might find a shiny Ekans. The shiny variant has been in Pokémon GO since 2019.
Is it worth it? Neither Ekans nor Arbok play an important role in Pokémon GO. As a Poison attacker, there are far better species you can use for your battles. What they are, you can find out here: The best attackers, sorted by type, in Pokémon GO.
And the bonus? If you’re desperately looking for experience points, then you can take advantage of the Spotlight Hour for the evolution bonus. However, players are generally more interested in rewards that revolve around candies or more stardust.
For shiny hunters, the Spotlight Hour is a nice appointment. Because those who have not yet caught a shiny Ekans could snag one today with the increased spawns.
What events are coming up next? In February 2021, there are still several events that will keep you busy in Pokémon GO. The Community Day with Roselia, a Love Cup in PvP, and the big Kanto Tour are among the highlights.
In the overview, we show you all events in February 2021 in Pokémon GO and which of them is most worthwhile for you. There you will also find out which Pokémon will be in focus during the next Spotlight Hours.
