Pokemon GO: Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour Guide

Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! January's first Spotlight Hour featuring Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb is just around the corner! This Tuesday, January 7th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, you'll have a boosted chance to catch these electric-type Pokémon, including their shiny variants.

Pokémon GO's Spotlight Hours are always a popular event, and this one is extra exciting with two featured Pokémon! Prepare for a busy hour by stocking up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense. You'll want plenty of supplies to maximize your chances of catching both Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb, and don't forget to clear some space in your Pokémon storage!

Voltorb (#100, Kanto Region):

This classic Electric-type Pokémon evolves into Electrode. Catching Voltorb rewards you with 3 candies and 100 Stardust. It boasts a max CP of 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. Voltorb's weakness is Ground-type moves (160% damage), while it resists Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves (63% damage). The optimal moveset is Spark and Discharge, delivering 5.81 DPS and 40.62 TDO, boosted in Rainy weather. Keep an eye out for its blue Shiny form!

Hisuian Voltorb (#100, Hisui Region):

Sharing the same Pokédex number, Hisuian Voltorb also evolves into Hisuian Electrode using 50 candies. Catch rewards are identical to Voltorb (3 candies and 100 Stardust), and it also has a max CP of 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. However, its type matchups differ slightly. It takes increased damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type moves (160% damage), while resisting Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves (63% damage), and Electric-type moves (39% damage). Its best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt, offering 5.39 DPS and 37.60 TDO, with weather boosts in Partly Cloudy and Rainy conditions. This variant sports a sleek black Shiny form.

Don't miss this double Spotlight Hour opportunity to add these powerful (and shiny!) Pokémon to your collection!