Pokemon GO: Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour Guide

Get ready for the next Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour! This Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb will be the stars. This double feature Spotlight Hour presents a fantastic opportunity to catch both Pokémon and potentially snag their shiny variants.

Prepare for a Catching Spree:

With two Pokémon featured, stock up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense. Maximize your chances of catching and evolving these Pokémon, and ensure you have ample space in your storage to avoid interruptions during the event.

Voltorb (Pokémon #100):

This Kanto region Electric-type Pokémon (#100) evolves into Electrode using 50 candies. Each catch yields 3 candies and 100 Stardust. Voltorb boasts a max CP of 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. It's weak against Ground-type attacks (160% damage) and resistant to Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks (63% damage). The optimal moveset is Spark and Discharge, delivering 5.81 DPS and 40.62 TDO, boosted in rainy weather. A blue shiny variant exists.

Hisuian Voltorb (Pokémon #100):

Also #100 in the Pokédex, this Hisuian variant shares Voltorb's evolution line and candy/Stardust rewards. It also has a max CP of 1141, with 111 Defense and 109 Attack. While also Electric-type, its weaknesses and resistances differ. It takes increased damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type moves (160% damage), and reduced damage from Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves (63% damage), as well as other Electric-type moves (39% damage). The best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt, providing 5.39 DPS and 37.60 TDO. Weather boosts are available in partly cloudy and rainy conditions. Its shiny form features a black body instead of orange.

Don't miss this chance to add these powerful Pokémon (and their shiny counterparts) to your collection! Remember to prepare adequately for a successful Spotlight Hour.