Pokémon GO consistently features a variety of monthly events, some of which occur weekly. Notable among these are the Max Monday events and the much-anticipated Spotlight Hours every Tuesday. These events serve as excellent opportunities for players to accumulate valuable rewards, preparing them for larger-scale activities such as Timed Research tasks and Raids.
During Spotlight Hours, players receive various incentives, including increased XP, candy bonuses for specific Pokémon, and even chances to encounter Shiny variants. Such events empower players to capture dynamic Pokémon that can enhance their team strength for gym battles and Raids.
Spotlight Hour Featuring Slugma & Bergmite
This week’s Spotlight Hour on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, spotlights Slugma and Bergmite. Players can expect significantly boosted spawn rates for these Pokémon, allowing for easier captures. To make the most of this event, players are advised to gather Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense, while ensuring they have ample space in their Pokémon storage. With both Slugma and Bergmite featured, there’s a notable opportunity to catch Shiny versions of either Pokémon. Additionally, players will benefit from a double candy bonus when capturing these Pokémon, aiding in their evolution and power upgrades.
All About Catching Slugma
Slugma is designated as #0218 in the Pokédex and hails from the Johto Region (Generation 2). As a Fire-type Pokémon, it is tradable in Pokémon GO and can be transferred to Pokémon Home. Evolving Slugma into Magcargo requires the use of 50 candies, rewarding players with 3 Slugma candies and 300 Stardust upon capture. Slugma is particularly vulnerable to Ground, Rock, and Water types, which inflict 160% damage. Conversely, it has resistance against Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel types, taking only 63% damage from them.
In terms of stats, Slugma can reach a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1011, with an Attack of 118 and Defense of 71. The optimal moveset for Slugma includes Rock Throw (Normal Attack) and Flame Charge (Fire Attack), delivering a Damage Per Second (DPS) of 4.27 and a Total Damage Output (TDO) of 20.37. Players may further amplify Slugma’s damage during Partly Cloudy or Sunny weather. Notably, the Shiny variant of Slugma showcases a silver body instead of the typical red, while retaining all other visual traits.
All About Catching Bergmite
Bergmite appears as #0712 in the Pokédex, representing the Kalos Region (Generation 6). This Ice-type Pokémon can also be traded and transferred to Pokémon Home. Capturing Bergmite grants players 3 candies and 300 Stardust, with the potential to evolve into Avalugg for 50 candies. Bergmite is particularly susceptible to Fighting, Rock, Fire, and Steel types, suffering 160% damage from these. However, it enjoys reduced damage from Ice-type Pokémon at only 63%.
With maximum CP capped at 1347 and stats comprising Attack at 117 and Defense at 120, the preferred moves for Bergmite are Bite (Normal Attack) and Icy Wind (Ice Attack), offering a DPS of 5.83 and a TDO of 52.08. Weather conditions like Fog or Snow can enhance these attacks. The Shiny version of Bergmite features notably yellow feet and underbelly, while the rest of its appearance remains unchanged.
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