Solosis Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO

Okay, Trainers, let's dive a bit deeper into why these Spotlight Hours, especially with a double transfer candy bonus, are absolute game-changers! I've been playing Pokémon GO for ages, and I can tell you, efficient candy management is key to powering up your best Pokémon and evolving new ones. While the Solosis Spotlight Hour on June 17th is fantastic for clearing out your storage and getting that sweet 2x transfer candy, there's so much more to these events. For example, did you know Solosis evolves into Duosion and then Reuniclus? Knowing their stats and where they fit into the meta (e.g., Great League, specific raids) can help you decide which ones to keep. I always check their base stats before an event so I know what to look for, especially for PVP IVs. Reuniclus, with its psychic typing, can be a decent attacker, so don't just transfer all of them without a second thought! One of the biggest questions I always get about Spotlight Hours is about shiny odds. Like, what are the shiny odds during a spotlight hour? Generally, the shiny odds for the featured Pokémon aren't boosted specifically for the Spotlight Hour itself. They usually remain at their standard rate (often around 1 in 500 for common Pokémon). However, because there are significantly increased spawns during that hour, your chances of encountering a shiny naturally go up simply because you're seeing so many more of that specific Pokémon! So yes, you can find a shiny Solosis, but it'll take some serious dedication and a bit of luck. My strategy? I usually prioritize catching high IVs or saving for the candy bonus, but I always keep an eye out for that sparkle! Beyond Solosis, these double candy events are invaluable. Imagine a Magnemite Spotlight Hour with double transfer candy – that's a lot of Magnemite candy for Magnezone, which is a great steel-type attacker! This strategy isn't just for Solosis; it's for any featured Pokémon with a juicy bonus. I make sure to clear out my Pokémon storage regularly, but these specific hours are perfect for a massive purge. The storage benefits are huge when you can easily clear out hundreds of Pokémon at once. To truly maximize your gains, remember to use a Mega Evolution! If you have a Mega-evolved Pokémon of the same type as the one you're catching (e.g., a Mega Gardevoir for Psychic-type Solosis), you'll get an extra candy per catch. Combine that with a Pinap Berry for catching, and your candy haul can be astronomical! That's 6 candies per catch (3 base + 1 Mega + 2 Pinap) if you transfer later, or a massive amount of catch candy if you don't transfer. And if you're transferring, that 2x transfer candy means even more bang for your buck. My personal method for these events is to pre-tag all the Pokémon I know I want to transfer before the hour even begins. Then, when the clock strikes 6 PM, it's just a rapid-fire transfer session. This saves so much time during the event itself, letting me focus on catching any potential shinies or high IVs that pop up from the increased spawns. Don't forget to use a Star Piece if you want to double your Stardust gains from catching too! It's all about stacking those bonuses. Happy hunting and happy transferring!