Events are frequently the best way to catch rare Pokemon and gather valuable resources that are needed for high-level play. Here is where we have a list of all current events, as well as known future events for Pokemon Go.
Please note that while Raid Bosses may be connected to some events, they will generally not be covered here beyond being shown on the calendar. To see more detail, please visit our Raid Boss List page.
Event Calendar
Weekly Events
Along-side special events, Niantic has instituted several weekly events that are currently ongoing. These include:
- Raid Hours, every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. During these time windows, the current Five Star Raid Boss/Bosses will spawn on the vast majority of gyms across the given timezone.
- Spotlight Hours,, every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. During these times, a given Pokemon will spawn en-masse with a unique bonus active. These bonuses include:
- 2x Catch XP
- 2x Catch Stardust
- 2x Catch Stardust
- 2x Transfer Candy
- 2x Evolution XP
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| Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|
| 6:00 p.m. local time | 7:00 p.m. local time |
During Spotlight Hour, one Pokemon chosen by Niantic will begin spawning in large numbers wish a special bonus active for the hour. Bonuses include:
- 2x EXP
- 2x Catch Candy
- 2x Transfer Candy
- 2x Stardust
| Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|
| 6:00 p.m. local time | 7:00 p.m. local time |
During Legendary Hour, all gyms not currently occupied with a raid will spawn the current Five-Star raid boss or bosses for one hour
