Pokémon GO players have a full calendar of weekly events lined up for July 2025, featuring special Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Max Monday Dynamax Battles. These events offer varied bonuses and opportunities to catch specific Pokémon, making each evening from Monday through Wednesday a great time to play.
Here’s a detailed look at what to expect during these weekly events, including which Pokémon will be featured and the bonuses they bring.
Spotlight Hours (Tuesdays 6–7 pm local time)
Spotlight Hours highlight a particular Pokémon with increased spawn rates and additional bonuses. The schedule for July 2025 is as follows:
| Date | Spotlight Pokémon | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Pikachu (Purple Party Hat) | 2× Catch Stardust |
| July 8, 2025 | Voltorb
Hisuian Voltorb |
2× Catch XP |
| July 15, 2025 | Feebas | 2× Catch Candy |
| July 22, 2025 | Jigglypuff | 2× Transfer Candy |
| July 29, 2025 | Roggenrola | 2× Evolution XP |
Raid Hours (Wednesdays 6–7 pm local time)
Raid Hours increase the number of raids featuring a specific Legendary Pokémon at gyms. Here’s the lineup for July 2025:
| Date | Pokémon | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Cobalion | Cobalion Raid Guide |
| July 9, 2025 | Solgaleo | Solgaleo Raid Guide |
| July 16, 2025 | Terrakion | Terrakion Raid Guide |
| July 23, 2025 | Lunala | Lunala Raid Guide |
| July 30, 2025 | Virizion | Virizion Raid Guide |
During Raid Hours, the featured Legendary Pokémon appears at all suitable gyms. If there are multiple Legendaries in rotation, they appear simultaneously.
Max Mondays (Mondays 6–7 pm local time)
Max Mondays highlight a single Dynamax Pokémon in Max Battles at Power Spots for an hour. The July 2025 schedule includes:
| Date | Max Monday Pokémon |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | Gastly |
| July 14, 2025 | Wailmer |
| July 21, 2025 | Darumaka |
| July 28, 2025 | Kabuto |
FAQs
Spotlight Hours
Q: What are Pokémon GO Spotlight hours?
A: Spotlight hours are weekly events where a specific Pokémon appears more frequently for one hour, along with bonus rewards such as extra Stardust or XP.
Q: When do they take place?
A: Every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Q: Can I evolve the featured Pokémon during Spotlight hours to get exclusive moves?
A: Usually not. Exclusive moves are mostly tied to Community Days or special events.
Q: Can I use Lure Modules to attract the featured Pokémon?
A: Yes, using Lure Modules during Spotlight hours can help attract more of the featured Pokémon.
Q: Are Spotlight hours worldwide?
A: Yes, they occur worldwide based on your local time.
Raid Hours
Q: What are Raid hours?
A: Raid hours are weekly events increasing the frequency of raids featuring a specific Legendary Pokémon for one hour.
Q: When do Raid hours occur?
A: Every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Q: Do Raid hours require special passes?
A: No special passes are required beyond the usual raid passes.
Q: Are Raid hours open to all player levels?
A: Yes, though some Legendary raids may be difficult to solo and benefit from group play.
Max Mondays
Q: What are Max Mondays?
A: Max Mondays feature a single Dynamax Pokémon appearing in Max Battles at Power Spots for one hour each Monday.
Q: When do Max Mondays happen?
A: Every Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Q: Can I participate alone?
A: Yes, current Max Monday bosses are 1-star and can be defeated solo.
Q: Are Max Mondays available worldwide?
A: Yes, but participation requires being physically near Power Spots.
These events offer great chances to collect Pokémon and earn bonuses, so it’s a good idea to plan your week around them. Have you marked your calendar yet? What Pokémon are you most excited to catch or battle? Let us know your plans in the comments below!
