Pokemon GO: Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour Guide

Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! This Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, don't miss the Spotlight Hour featuring Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb! This double-Pokémon Spotlight Hour presents a fantastic opportunity to catch both variations and potentially snag their shiny forms.

Prepare for a Catching Spree:

Because this Spotlight Hour features two Pokémon, stock up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense. Having ample supplies will maximize your chances of catching numerous Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb, increasing your odds of encountering shiny versions. Remember to clear space in your Pokémon storage to avoid interruptions during the event.

Voltorb (#100): Kanto Region Electric-type

Voltorb, the Kanto Electric-type, evolves into Electrode using 50 candies. Each catch yields 3 candies and 100 Stardust. It boasts a max CP of 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. Voltorb's weakness is Ground-type (160% damage), while it resists Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks (63% damage). The optimal moveset is Spark and Discharge, delivering 5.81 DPS and 40.62 TDO. Rainy weather boosts its attack power. A blue shiny variant exists.

Hisuian Voltorb (#100): Kanto Region Electric-type

Hisuian Voltorb, also #100 in the Pokédex, shares Voltorb's evolution line and candy/Stardust rewards. Its stats are identical to Voltorb (1141 CP, 109 Attack, 111 Defense). However, its type matchups differ slightly. It takes increased damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison types (160% damage), while resisting Grass, Steel, and Water types (63% damage). Electric-type attacks only inflict 39% damage. The best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt, providing 5.39 DPS and 37.60 TDO. Partly Cloudy and Rainy weather enhance its damage output. The shiny Hisuian Voltorb has a black body instead of orange.

Make the most of this double Spotlight Hour and add these electrifying Pokémon to your collection!