Pokemon GO’s Next Spotlight Hour Introduces Adorable Smoli Grass/Normal-type Pokémon from the Paldea region. If you want to add this Pokémon and its shiny version to your collection, you won’t want to miss this event. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about Smoli Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO.

What is spotlight time and what to expect

The Smoli Spotlight Hour takes place on Tuesday November 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. your local time. During this hour, you will see Smoliv appear much more frequently in the wild, giving you plenty of opportunities to catch this Grass/Normal-type Pokémon.

Smoliv has its own set of strengths and weaknesses that you should keep in mind. It is weak against Bug, Flying, Fighting, Fire, Ice and Poison type moves. However, it has nice resistances against Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground and Water type moves, making it quite versatile in certain situations.

How to prepare for the spotlight on Smoli

• Stock up on Poke Balls: Make sure you have enough Poke Balls before the event starts. With increased spawns, you don’t want to run out of any in the middle of the event.
• Clear Pokémon Storage: Take the time to evaluate your Pokémon storage and transfer any Pokémon you don’t need.
• Prepare the lucky eggs: The event offers double XP for evolving Pokémon. Prepare Lucky Eggs to double this bonus again, maximizing your XP gains during evolutions.
• Prepare your mega evolution: Set up a Mega Evolution of a Grass or Normal-type Pokémon to gain extra Candy when you catch Smoliv. Good options include Mega Venusaur, Mega Sceptile, or Mega Pidgeot.
• Save Smoli Evolution candidates: If you want to take advantage of the double evolution XP, save the Pokémon ready to evolve. Remember that Smoliv needs 25 candies to evolve into Dolliv, and another 100 to reach Arboliva.

Is there a shiny Smoliv?

Yes! Shiny Smoliv is available in Pokemon GO, having recently made its debut! The glossy version features a yellow body with a black olive on top, making it quite different from the regular green version.

While Shiny rates are not increased during Spotlight Hour (staying at the normal rate of around 1/500), the increased spawn rate means you’ll have a much higher chance of encountering one. Keep checking every Smoliv you see – you never know when a shiny might appear!

The combination of brilliant uptime, double XP evolution, and increased spawns makes this Spotlight Hour particularly interesting. Whether you’re looking for that special shiny olive or just want to stock up on candy, make sure you’re ready to make the most of this event!