The next Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO features Shellder. Why this is special and why trainers are looking forward to it, we will show you here.
What event is it about? Every Tuesday, a Spotlight Hour runs in Pokémon GO. The first one in April featured Owei. Next up is Shellder. This Pokémon from the first generation is underestimated by some trainers. At least at first glance.
In the community, trainers advise participating in the event. Because in addition to the actual candy bonus, you also receive a lot of Stardust. But why?
Why is the Spotlight Hour with Shellder worth it?
What you need to know: The normal bonus for the Spotlight Hour with Shellder is that you receive double the amount of candy for sending Pokémon.
In Pokémon GO, some Pokémon give more Stardust when caught than others. These include Kapilz, Zobiris, and also Shellder. A list of 22 Pokémon that give more Stardust when caught can be found on our site MeinMMO.
Shellder itself is not a particularly strong attacker. With Cloyster, you have a good attacker in PvP in the Ultra League. But mainly, the hour is worth it for you to collect Stardust.
How much Stardust do you get? When you catch Shellder, you receive the following amount of Stardust per catch:
- Without a Star Piece 1,000 Stardust
- With a Star Piece 1,500 Stardust
- With weather boost, without a Star Piece 1,250 Stardust
- With weather boost and a Star Piece 1,875 Stardust
What do the trainers say about it? On Reddit, the Spotlight Hours for April are being discussed. User ApathicJellyfish is excited: “Shellder! I can finally go hunting for a shiny Shellder!”. User Tooldfrthis thinks, “I believe I will catch Shellder for the dust. One of the few [Pokémon] from the first generation besides Staryu, Meowth, and Paras that I will always catch.”
Will you also use the hour for the Stardust? Share your thoughts about it with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
An overview of all events in April 2023 will be shown to you here
