Today, on August 16, the Spotlight Hour with Wattzapf begins in Pokémon GO. We will show you what bonus there is and whether you can catch Wattzapf as a Shiny. This way, you are well prepared for the event.
What kind of event is this? Spotlight Hours are events that recur every week at the same time in Pokémon GO. Every Tuesday evening, a Pokémon is in focus and appears more frequently in the wild. Additionally, there is a bonus that aims to make participation even more appealing.
Today, you will encounter Wattzapf at the event. A Bug/Electric-type Pokémon from the fifth generation that can evolve into Voltula.
Spotlight Hour on August 16 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As you know from these events, the start is at 6:00 PM German time. An hour later, at 7:00 PM, the event will be over again.
What bonuses are there? It is typical for Spotlight Hours that the focus Pokémon appears almost everywhere in the wild. So if you are outside, Wattzapf will cross your path everywhere. If you use incense, you will get even more encounters with the little Electric Bug.
In addition, you will receive double the amount of candies for catching Pokémon. Keep in mind that this bonus affects all catches. If you catch a legendary Pokémon during the Spotlight Hour, you will also receive double candies for that.
Is there a Shiny Wattzapf? No, so far you cannot catch Shiny Wattzapf in Pokémon GO.
Who benefits from the Spotlight Hour with Wattzapf?
What you need to know: Those who enjoy playing PvP against other trainers might find some benefit from today’s Spotlight Hour. Because Wattzapf’s evolution, Voltula, is a strong choice in the Super League and Hyper League. It is almost at the top of the best attackers.
Additionally, the candy bonus can be very strong in combination with raids and also Wattzapf. Unfortunately, there is no major motivation for Shiny hunters today.
You can find all other Spotlight Hours in August 2022 at Pokémon GO here
