Pokémon GO’s July 2025 Spotlight Hour will spotlight Feebas on July 15th from 6 to 7 pm local time, featuring double Candy rewards for catches. This event might be a good opportunity to snag shiny Feebas and prepare for evolving it into Milotic.
Spotlight Hour events are a staple for Trainers looking to stock up on candies and encounter special Pokémon. Feebas, often overlooked due to its humble appearance and rarity, will finally get some love with a shiny form available, making it worth the effort. Got a Mega Pokémon handy? They’ll boost Candy gains, so keep one ready.
Feebas Spotlight Hour Bonuses
- 2x Candy for catching Pokémon during the hour
- Feebas and its evolution can appear shiny
If Feebas isn’t your cup of tea, you can still benefit from the candy bonus by catching other Pokémon like Scatterbug, or by opening a Mystery Box or Coin Bag. Even raid boss catches can yield extra candy during this bonus period.
Quick Feebas Stats and Evolution
Feebas is a Water-type Pokémon with a max CP of 310. It’s weak to Electric and Grass moves. Its best moves are Tackle and Mirror Coat. Rainy weather boosts Feebas spawns, so keep an eye out if the weather cooperates.
| Pokémon | Evolution Cost | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Feebas | 100 Candy + Walk 20 km as buddy | Milotic |
Shiny Feebas is easy to spot with its purple coloration. Milotic also has shiny forms, and there are subtle differences between male and female versions, especially in the length of their fins and eyebrow crests. Collectors might want to keep an eye on these details.
Using Mega Pokémon for Candy Boost
During Spotlight Hour, Mega Evolved Pokémon sharing a type with the catch target grant bonus Candy and XP. For Feebas, which is Water-type, consider Mega Pokémon like:
- Mega Blastoise
- Mega Slowbro
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Swampert
- Primal Kyogre
Ground-type Mega Pokémon might be especially useful since they could boost candy for multiple forms of Feebas, but that’s a bit of a stretch depending on your lineup.
Is Evolving Feebas Worth It?
PvP
Milotic performs pretty well in the Great League and even better in the Ultra League. Its bulk allows it to stay in battle longer while dishing out damage. Given that Feebas isn’t a common spawn, this Spotlight Hour is a solid chance to stock up on candy and power up Milotic for PvP.
PvE
Milotic shines as a gym defender with an A+ tier rating but falls short as a Water attacker, ranking F tier. If you have enough candy and Stardust, powering it up for defense roles in gyms can be worthwhile.
