Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour Schedule (May 2025)

The Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for the month of May has been announced, and there are plenty of exciting tasks for players to enjoy.

The full schedule was revealed on the first day of the month, and no, there are no surprises. There will be four Spotlight hours during the fourth month of the year, and this guide will provide you with all the important details.

Next Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour date and time

The next Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour is on May 6, 2025, between 6pm and 7pm local time. The first Spotlight Hour in May will be about Furfrou, and players will get double candy after successfully transferring their catches.

The four Spotlight hours will take place on the second, third, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays, respectively.

Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2025

Here’s the full Spotlight Hour schedule for May 2025:

While the spawn rate of the selected creatures increases during Spotlight Hour, the bonus earned will apply to all.

How to prepare for Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go

You can prepare for an upcoming Spotlight Hour by acquiring as many Poké Balls and Berries as possible. If you’re taking full advantage of this hour, you’ll likely use a lot of Poké Balls, just as you would when setting up Incense or Lure Modules. The Berries can help, too, if the Pokémon is trying to make a grand escape when capturing it.

Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to get Poké Balls and Berries, including activities like spinning Gym stops and opening gifts from friends. Regular Poké Balls should work fine, but you can utilize the advanced versions like Great and Ultra Balls.

This Pokémon Go event also provides special bonuses to give you an extra hand with XP, Stardust, and Candy.

Can you increase your chances of getting Shiny Pokémon during Spotlight Hour?

Although you can get a Shiny Pokémon during Spotlight Hour, unfortunately, you can’t increase your chances. The spawn rates are already boosted during this time of the day, but you can increase your chances of catching one using Incense and Lures.

However, even with Incense and Lures, Shinies still aren’t guaranteed. I once caught more than 50 creatures in a Spotlight Hour, and not once did it give me a Shiny variant. It’s a relatively unpredictable system, but that’s just the way it goes in the world of Pokémon Go.

If you want to boost your chances of getting a Shiny variant, test your skills in raids. To keep track of this event’s schedule, here’s a breakdown of upcoming Pokémon Go raids.