Each week in Pokémon GO players are treated to a special Spotligh Hour event, putting the focus on one specific species for an hour of boosted spawns and an extra bonus. But to get the most out of these short celebrations you need to know what species will be featured and what the bonus will be. Players also always want to know if the featured Pokémon can be shiny or not. So here’s the Spotlight Hour schedule for September 2021 in Pokémon GO, including the answer to can they be shiny.
Spotlight Hour Schedule – September 2021
Here’s the full schedule, along with the bonus feature and a note on whether the featured Pokémon can be shiny. For September 2021 the shiny hunters out there are in for quite a treat as each week will offer something for them to track down and catch. As usual, all Spotlight Hour events take place on Tuesday.
September 7th – 6pm to 7pm Local Time
Featured Pokémon: Spoink
Special Bonus: 2x Catch Stardust
Can Bulbasaur be shiny – Yes
September 14th – 6pm to 7pm Local Time
Featured Pokémon: Baltoy
Special Bonus: 2x Catch XP
Can Charmander be shiny – Yes
September 21st – 6pm to 7pm Local Time
Featured Pokémon: Skitty
Special Bonus: 2x Catch Candy
Can Charmander be shiny – Yes
September 28th – 6pm to 7pm Local Time
Featured Pokémon: Alolan Meowth
Special Bonus: 2x Transfer Candy
Can Squirtle be shiny – Yes
That’s right, all of this month’s events feature a Pokémon that can be shiny, so be sure to prep properly by getting Lures and Incense ready. We’ll also feature individual guides each week to help you prepare and get the most out of all these events. Keep this Spotlight Hour schedule for September 2021 in Pokémon GO handy and check back for those more robust guides as each weekly celebration draws closer.
