Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb: Spotlight Hour

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 take center stage. 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 to maximize your chances of catching both Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb, and increase your odds of finding shinies. Ensure you have ample space in your Pokémon storage to avoid interruptions during the event.

Voltorb (#100):

This Kanto region Electric-type Pokémon offers 3 candies and 100 Stardust upon capture. It evolves into Electrode using 50 candies. Voltorb boasts a max CP of 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. Its weakness is Ground-type (160% damage), while it resists Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks (63% damage). The optimal moveset is Spark and Discharge (5.81 DPS, 40.62 TDO), boosted in Rainy weather. A blue shiny variant exists.

Hisuian Voltorb (#100):

Also from Kanto, this Electric-type Pokémon shares Voltorb's stats (1141 CP, 109 Attack, 111 Defense) and evolution requirements. It also yields 3 candies and 100 Stardust per catch. Hisuian Voltorb's weaknesses are Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attacks (160% damage), while it resists Grass, Steel, and Water-type attacks (63% damage) and Electric-type attacks (39% damage). Its best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt (5.39 DPS, 37.60 TDO), enhanced in Partly Cloudy and Rainy weather. Its shiny form features a black body instead of orange.

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