Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour: Start date & time, bonuses, can it be shiny?

Niladri Sarkar
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The final Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour of September 2023 will host Growlithe and fans can’t wait to capture this iconic species. So here are all the details of the Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour, including the event schedule, bonuses, and shiny availability.

September has been one of the most exciting months for Pokemon Go fans due to the debut of Paldean Pokemon, new shinies, and several events such as Azurill Hatch Day, Out to Play, A Paldean Adventure, and more!

The Spotlight Hour events this month have been equally thrilling as they have featured Pokemon that can evolve in Gen 9. Now, players will be able to sign off September with the Gen 1 species Growlithe in the Spotlight Hour.

With such a popular Pokemon in the limelight, everyone is eager to find out everything about this event such as the schedule, bonuses, evolution, and if shiny Growlithe is available in the mobile game.

So here’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour.

Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour date & time

Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, and the event will be held from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

So, no matter where you are, you can play the event during this hour.

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Growlithe is known for its fierce loyalty towards its trainer.

Can Growlithe be shiny in Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour?

Yes, shiny Growlithe will be available in the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour event.

Though shiny species are extremely rare in Pokemon Go, the Spotlight Hour event will give you a great opportunity for shiny hunting as there are hundreds of spawns during the event.

The odds of encountering a shiny Growlithe in Pokemon Go are 1 in 500 or 0.2% chance.

Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour bonus

You can enjoy a bonus of 2x Stardust for catching any Pokemon during the Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour.

We recommend dropping two Star Pieces during the event duration to get 50% more Stardust alongside the bonus.

Pokemon Go Growlithe evolution

Growlithe evolves into Arcanine with 50 Candy in Pokemon Go.

You can use Pinap Berries to earn bonus Candy from every Growlithe you catch and collect the required Candy to get Arcanine quickly.

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Arcanine is a spice pick in the Ultra League PvP format.

How to prepare for Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour

Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour will last for just one hour, so you should be well-prepared for the event. Here are some tips to get you ready for it:

  • Use PokeCoins to buy Incense and get additional spawns during the event.
  • Make sure you have enough space in your Pokemon Storage Box to catch as many Growlithe as you want.
  • Keep your Poke Balls stocked up to catch large numbers of Growlithe.
  • Use a Lucky Egg to add to earn boosted XP during the event.

And that’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Growlithe Spotlight Hour event. While you’re here, be sure to check our other Pokemon Go guides:

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