Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! January's Spotlight Hour featuring Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb is just around the corner! This Tuesday, January 7th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, you'll have a boosted chance to catch these electrifying Pokémon, including their shiny variants.
This double-Pokémon Spotlight Hour means you'll want to be well-prepared. Stock up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense to maximize your catch rate and shiny hunting potential. Clear some space in your Pokémon storage too – you'll be catching a lot!
Voltorb (Pokémon #100): A Kanto region Electric-type, Voltorb evolves into Electrode with 50 candies. It boasts a max CP of 1141, with 109 Attack and 111 Defense. Its ideal moveset is Spark and Discharge (5.81 DPS, 40.62 TDO), boosted in Rainy weather. Remember, it's weak to Ground-type attacks (160% damage) and resistant to Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks (63% damage). Keep an eye out for its blue shiny form!
Hisuian Voltorb (Pokémon #100): Also from Kanto, this Electric-type shares Voltorb's evolution line and stats (max CP 1141, 111 Defense, 109 Attack). However, its type matchups differ. It takes increased damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type moves (160% damage), while resisting Grass, Steel, and Water-type moves (63% damage) and other Electric-type moves (39% damage). Its optimal moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt (5.39 DPS, 37.60 TDO), enhanced in Partly Cloudy and Rainy weather. Its shiny variant features a black body instead of orange.
Don't miss this electrifying opportunity to add these powerful Pokémon and their shiny counterparts to your collection! Prepare your items and get ready to catch 'em all!