Pokemon GO: Fomantis Spotlight Hour – Time, Shiny Odds, and Evolution Guide
Pokemon GO’s Fomantis Spotlight Hour brings boosted spawns, double Evolution XP, and a chance to catch Shiny Fomantis. Here’s everything you need to know.
Pokemon GO: Fomantis Spotlight Hour Guide (Can Fomantis Be Shiny?)
Pokemon GO’s Fomantis Spotlight Hour is a great opportunity for trainers to rack up Fomantis encounters. The limited-time event boosts Fomantis spawns in the wild, making it perfect for farming Fomantis Candies. There’s also a special bonus in effect for the full hour.
Fomantis has a max CP of 838, with a stat spread of 100 ATK, 64 DEF, and 120 HP. During the Spotlight Hour, there’s a good chance of encountering a High IV Fomantis, which can later evolve into the much stronger Lurantis. Many players are also wondering—can Fomantis be shiny? We’ve got the full breakdown below, including when to catch it, what bonus you’ll get, and how to evolve it.
Pokemon GO: Fomantis Spotlight Hour Time & Bonuses
The Fomantis Spotlight Hour starts on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6 PM local time, and ends at 7 PM local time that same day. During the event, Fomantis spawns will be heavily increased in the wild.
Spotlight Hour Bonus:
All players will get 2× Evolution XP, meaning double the normal XP for evolving Pokémon. It’s a good time to evolve anything you’ve been saving up for bonus XP.
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Pokemon GO: Can Fomantis Be Shiny?
Yes, Shiny Fomantis is available in Pokemon GO. You might get lucky and encounter one during Spotlight Hour. The shiny version spawns at random, but with the boosted encounter rate, your odds improve the more you catch.
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Fomantis
Spotlight Hour is one of the best times to try for a Shiny Fomantis. With the spawn rate boosted, you’ll see way more Fomantis in the wild—and that means more chances for a shiny encounter.
Here are a few ways to boost spawns even more:
- Use Incense to attract wild Pokémon while walking.
- Attach a Lure Module to a PokéStop, preferably one in a sunny area (Fomantis spawns more often in sunny weather).
- Look for areas with sunny weather in-game to trigger a Weather Boost.
Stacking these effects during the Spotlight Hour can result in a ton of Fomantis spawns while the items are active.
Just keep in mind—none of this guarantees a shiny. Even with the boosted odds, only lucky players will encounter a Shiny Fomantis.
Pokemon GO: How To Evolve Fomantis And Shiny Fomantis
If you’ve got a regular or shiny Fomantis and want to evolve it into Lurantis (or Shiny Lurantis), you’ll need two things:
- 50 Fomantis Candies
- Sunny weather
You can collect the candies by catching or transferring multiple Fomantis during Spotlight Hour. Then, wait for a sunny in-game weather condition and evolve your Fomantis into Lurantis.
Whether you’re in it for XP, candy, or hunting that shiny, the Fomantis Spotlight Hour is worth logging in for. Get your items ready and make the most of the spawns while they last!
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