November’s Spotlight Hours feature increased Pokémon spawns and bonuses that can help you stock up on Candy or gain extra XP. Check the schedule below for each featured Pokémon and bonus, so you know what to prepare before the event starts.
Next Spotlight Hour
Teddiursa
Halloween Teddiursa will be featured on Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The bonus is 2× Evolution XP, so save your evolutions for the event.
Looking for other weekly events? Check the Raid Hour schedule and Max Monday schedule. You can also explore the full November 2026 event calendar.
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours: November 2026 Schedule and Bonuses
Here is the November 2026 Spotlight Hour schedule. Each event takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on the dates below.
Halloween Teddiursa Spotlight Hour
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November 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
2× Evolution XP
Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble Spotlight Hour
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November 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
2× Catch Candy
This Spotlight Hour features all three Galar starters as part of Dynamax Trails.
There is no regular Spotlight Hour on November 12. Daily Discoveries are paused from November 9–15 during Into the Wild and GO Wild Area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours?
Spotlight Hours are one-hour events featuring increased spawns of a selected Pokémon—or, occasionally, several Pokémon—alongside an event bonus.
When are Spotlight Hours in November 2026?
November’s Spotlight Hours take place on Thursday, November 5, November 19 and November 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Why is there no Spotlight Hour on November 12?
Daily Discoveries, which include the regular Thursday Spotlight Hour, are paused from November 9–15 during Into the Wild and GO Wild Area.
What bonuses are available this month?
November 5 offers 2× Evolution XP. November 19 and November 26 both offer 2× Catch Candy.
Can November’s featured Pokémon be shiny?
Yes. Halloween Teddiursa, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble and Noibat can all be shiny. Shiny availability does not automatically mean the event has increased shiny odds.
Are Spotlight Hours available worldwide?
Yes. Each event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in your local time zone, rather than starting simultaneously worldwide.
