Pokémon GO November 2026 Spotlight Hour Schedule

Spotlight Hours are Pokémon GO’s weekly Tuesday mini-events, giving you a full hour of boosted spawns for a single featured Pokémon plus a rotating bonus. The November 2026 schedule follows the game’s standard pattern, with four Spotlight Hours on consecutive Tuesdays. Here is everything you need to plan your week.

How Spotlight Hours Work

Every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, a single Pokémon appears at massively boosted rates across the world. Each Spotlight Hour also carries one bonus, which rotates between double catch Stardust, double catch XP, double catch Candy, and double transfer Candy. Shiny odds for the featured Pokémon are also boosted for the hour, making these events the best chance to hunt specific shiny species.

November 2026 Spotlight Hour Schedule

Date	Featured Pokémon	Bonus
Tuesday, November 3	Shinx	2x Catch Stardust
Tuesday, November 10	Roggenrola	2x Catch XP
Tuesday, November 17	Houndour	2x Catch Candy
Tuesday, November 24	Gastly	2x Transfer Candy

Note: Niantic typically confirms the exact lineup a month in advance, so check the official in-game news in late October to confirm these picks. The dates are fixed, but featured Pokémon and bonuses can shift based on seasonal events.

The Bonus Rotation

November follows the standard four-week rotation. Week one pairs Shinx with double Stardust, which is the most valuable bonus of the month for economy-focused players. Week two’s double XP pairs well with Lucky Eggs for a fast level push. Week three’s double Candy is ideal for powering up or evolving your best catches, and week four’s double Transfer Candy rewards cleaning out your storage.

If you missed the previous month’s events, check the October 2026 Spotlight Hour schedule to see which shinies you still need to chase before the season rotates.

How to Maximize Spotlight Hours

Pop a Star Piece during the Stardust bonus hour, and use a Lucky Egg during the XP hour. For shiny hunting, move between clusters of PokéStops with Incense active, and quick-catch every spawn before moving on. The hour goes fast, and spawn density is highest in parks and shopping districts.

Stock up on Poké Balls and Ultra Balls beforehand, and clear your Pokémon storage the night before so you never have to stop catching mid-hour to transfer. If you are planning a raid after the hour, our November 2026 raid schedule covers the best counters for the month’s bosses, and our Community Day predictions explain how Spotlight Hour shinies fit into the month’s bigger events.

Final Tips

Mark the four Tuesdays in November on your calendar now, and prioritize the double Stardust hour on November 3 if you can only play one. Keep a Lucky Egg and Star Piece in your bag at all times, and always quick-catch to maximize the number of spawns you see per minute. Spotlight Hours are the cheapest reliable source of shinies and resources in Pokémon GO, so treat them like mini Community Days.