DEXERTOThe Spotlight Hour in Pokemon Go is a regularly rotating event that shines a… spotlight on a different creature each week, and their turn in the limelight offers highly boosted spawn rates and a special double bonus.
Lasting only one hour, trainers will get the chance to catch as many of that specific ‘mon as they can, offering the perfect opportunity to fill out their Pokedex and earn enough Candy to evolve it.
So here’s everything you need to know about August’s schedule of Spotlight Hours, and which Pokemon are set to appear more frequently this month in Pokemon Go.
When is the next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour?
The next Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour takes place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, featuring Ralts, which will be appearing more frequently in the wild between the hours of 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time.
This means you’ll be able to take part and catch it wherever you are in the world. On top of that, the Ralts Spotlight Hour bonus will reward players with double Candy when catching Pokemon.
The Pokemon CompanyCan Ralts be Shiny?
Yes, Ralts can be encountered as Shiny during its Spotlight Hour.
It’s worth noting that Shiny odds are not boosted during the Spotlight Hour. However, because the spawn rates of the featured Pokemon increase during the event, the chances of finding a random Shiny among the crowd increase too.
This means that the Shiny rate stays 1/500, but the chances of coming across one increase.
August 2025 Spotlight Hour schedule in Pokemon Go
You can see the complete schedule for all the remaining Spotlight Hours in August below:
SPOTLIGHT HOUR DATE | SPOTLIGHT HOUR TIME | SPOTLIGHT POKEMON | SPRITE | SPOTLIGHT BONUS | CAN IT BE SHINY? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
August 19 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Ralts |  | x2 catch Candy | Yes |
August 26 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Lechonk |  | x2 transfer Candy | Yes |
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How to prepare for the Ralts Spotlight Hour
With Spotlight Hours only lasting for 60 minutes, there are several things you can do to prepare in order to make sure you don’t waste any precious time:
- Make sure you have enough Poke Balls, Great Balls, or – if needed – Ultra Balls to catch multiple Spotlight Hour Pokemon.
- Make sure you have enough Nanab or Razz/Golden Razz Berries to make catching easier.
- Clear out your Pokemon Storage Box to make room for all the spawns you’ll catch.
- Save up your PokeCoins and purchase Incense for the event.
- Use Pinap/Silver Pinap Berries to get double Candy for each catch. That way, you’ll gather the 25 Candy required to evolve Ralts into Kirlia, and the 100 extra Candy that it takes to turn it into either Gardevoir or Gallade.
We’d also recommend using any of your spare items, like Lucky Eggs or Star Pieces, during this week’s event, as they can help to increase the XP and Stardust you’ll earn during it.
Spotlight Hour tips
Niantic / The Pokemon CompanyThe spawn rate of each Spotlight Hour Pokemon is boosted for 60 minutes during these events, meaning you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch each species, especially if you’re using Incense and Lures.
While Spotlight Hours won’t increase a Pokemon’s individual Shiny rate, the fact that you’re encountering so many of them means you’re more likely to find one than during regular hours. If you plan on using Spotlight Hours to Shiny hunt, the best approach is to use Incense and explore.
Tap on every ‘mon you see, and if they aren’t Shiny, don’t bother catching them – just leave and keep searching. Remember that you can now use Pokedex classifications to single out your Shiny Pokemon collection, which is helpful if you’re trying to catch ’em all.
That’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hours for August 2025. Every week will feature a different headliner and event bonus, so come back later in the month for more details!
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