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 exciting Spotlight Hour featuring Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb! This double-Pokémon Spotlight Hour offers a fantastic opportunity to catch both variants and even snag their shiny forms.

Prepare for a Catching Spree:

With two Pokémon in the spotlight, stock up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense to maximize your chances of catching numerous Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb. Clear space in your Pokémon storage; you'll be catching a lot!

Voltorb (#100): Kanto Region Electric-Type

Voltorb, the Kanto region's Electric-type Pokémon, evolves into Electrode using 50 candies. Each catch yields 3 candies and 100 Stardust. Its maximum CP is 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. Voltorb is weak against Ground-type attacks (160% damage) and resistant to 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 awaits discovery.

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

Hisuian Voltorb shares the same Pokédex number as Voltorb but boasts different type matchups. It also evolves into Hisuian Electrode with 50 candies, offering 3 candies and 100 Stardust per catch. Its stats mirror Voltorb's (1141 CP, 111 Defense, 109 Attack). However, Hisuian Voltorb takes increased damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attacks (160% damage) and reduced damage from Grass, Steel, and Water-type attacks (63% damage), along with Electric-type attacks (39% damage). Its best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt, providing 5.39 DPS and 37.60 TDO. Partly cloudy and rainy weather conditions enhance its attack. Look out for its shiny black form!

Don't miss this double opportunity to expand your Pokédex and add shiny Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb to your collection!