December is all around us, and it is the perfect time to play somePokemon GO. The mobile game has hosted spotlight hours for a little over 4 years now, and it is still going strong as the end of another year comes closer. Every Tuesday, which is when the events take place, players will be able to get a large amount of whatever Pokemon is selected for that spotlight hour, which could lead to a Shiny or just a really powerful Pokemon with an excellent moveset.
During this event, players will also have the chance to gain some extra rewards to benefit from their in-game experience while catching Pokemon, such as getting different types of candy, XP, or Stardust, which are all important currencies in the game that help give players more of a boost. Candy and Stardust are used to level up and evolve their Pokemon or teach them new moves. Here are thePokemon GOspotlight hours scheduled for January 2025.
Updated Jul 01, 2025, by Faith Lane:We’ve updated this Pokemon GO guide to reflect the upcoming Spotlight Hour events for January 2025. We’ll be updating this guide every month as new hours are added to the PoGo schedule.
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule for January 2025
Players will be getting a total of four spotlight hours this month, and the lineup for this month is pretty exciting because it is the first of the brand-new year. Thesespotlight hours take place between 6 PM and 7 PM every Tuesday, local time for the player.Pokemon GOis very accommodating in the sense of not having to follow any other time zone, but the one players are in. So, at 6 pm for the player’s local time, it will also be that time in the game, unlike other games that go on their own day and night cycle.
During the spotlight hour timeframe, players won’t have to put in any extra effort other than logging on and playing, as players will begin to see the map covered in the Pokemon selected for that Tuesday. From there, players can start catching the Pokemon and earning whatever rewards there are for that day’s event. Below is the spotlight schedule for January 2025, along with the Pokemon and rewards that will be included during the hour-long event:
Each month is always a highlight when it comes to getting to enjoy the free spotlight hour. It doesn’t require any purchase for players to be able to take part in the event, and it gives players the perfect opportunity to get a Shiny variant of so many Pokemon throughout the weeks and months. Players will end up having a collection of Shiny Pokemon before they know it.
All the Pokemon listed above are also available in a Shiny variant. This means that while the Spotlight Hours are happening, players will have an increased chance of catching one since the spawn rates have already increased. Players will want to make sure they start an incense when the hour starts to ensure they have as many spawns as possible so they can keep their eyes out for a Shiny.
The Spotlight Hours change every month with different Pokemon listed for that day, so be sure to check back next month for our February 2025 Spotlight Hour schedule, which will cover what to expect in terms of the Pokemon and rewards each Tuesday. That is everything we know about the spotlight schedule for January so far.
