In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour starts today, on July 14, 2020, in the evening. This is an event where Zubat and an XP bonus are active for one hour. We will show you the bonuses and shinies.
What happens during a Spotlight Hour? This type of event usually runs on Tuesday evenings in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a predetermined Pokémon is in focus and appears more frequently in the wild. This is accompanied by a bonus that is meant to help you trainers.
Today, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, the event focuses on the Pokémon Zubat with the types Poison and Flying.
Spotlight Hour in July with Zubat
When does the event start? As usual, the event starts today at 6:00 PM German time and ends around 7:00 PM German time.
What bonuses are there? In the wild, you will encounter Zubat much more frequently. Additionally, the spawns of all Pokémon are increased during the event time.
Furthermore, you will receive an XP bonus when evolving Pokémon. For an evolution during the event period, you get double the experience points.
Can shiny Zubat be encountered? Yes, shiny Zubat can already be found in the wild of Pokémon GO. Therefore, it is also possible that you can encounter and catch such a rare specimen during the Spotlight Hour on July 14. The chance of finding a shiny Zubat is about 1 in 450.
For whom is this worth it? This Spotlight Hour is aimed at trainers who want to farm more experience points. The event is also interesting for shiny collectors among you. If you are missing Zubat or other shinies of its family, you might be lucky during the Spotlight Hour and find one or more.
What else is happening in July? Two more Spotlight Hours are still scheduled for July. Additionally, in a few days, the big GO Fest will take place, presenting many tasty bonuses.
This month still has a lot to offer in Pokémon GO, and it is worthwhile to take part in these activities. What events are you looking forward to the most?
