Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule (August 2023)

The Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule for August 2023 is essential to know, as the handful of featured monsters you can catch every Tuesday provide special bonuses. For trainers wanting to catch as many of the starring Pokemon as possible for more Candy, knowing which Pocket Monster appears when is essential. 

So, let's dive into the full August Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule, along with details on when the next one rolls around and which 'mon is due to make an appearance. 

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When does the next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour start? 

The first August Spotlight Hour for Pokemon GO was confirmed to feature Vulpix, taking place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 6PM to 7PM local time. Afterwards, each other Spotlight Hour will take place on the following Tuesday during the same timeframe. 

Allowing the increased spawns of the Fox Pokemon for just one hour, the Vulpix Spotlight Hour will also grant 2x Evolution XP for any Pokemon you evolve during that time. 

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Spotlight Hour Pokemon GO schedule (August 2023)

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As confirmed by Leekduck, the featured Pokemon appearing in the August 2023 schedule for the Spotlight Hour is laid out in the table below.

Be sure to check back regularly for continuous updates with the next Spotlight Hours in Pokemon GO.

In order to make the most of the brief one-hour window during every Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour, you should also stock up on essential items that can further boost the bonuses you get with each:

• Lucky Eggs to double XP for 30 minutes each
• Star Pieces to double Stardust for 30 minutes each
• Incenses to lure more Pokemon encounters to you for 60 minutes
• Lure Modules to attract more Pokemon to a nearby PokeStop for 30 minutes
• Pinap Berries to double Candy for a Pokemon - increasing the amount for the featured Pokemon in the Spotlight Hour
• Razz Berries to increase the likelihood of catching a Pokemon - increasing the amount you can catch in the Spotlight Hour

If you miss the 60-minute Spotlight Hour, you will still be able to catch the featured monsters in Pokemon GO as normal - albeit with the standard encounter rate.

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That's all you need to know about the current Spotlight Hour schedule for August 2023.

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