Morelull Spotlight Hour (October 2026)

Are you ready to make the most of the Morelull Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO? Mark your calendars, because this grass and fairy-type Pokémon is taking over the spotlight! Whether you’re hunting for its shiny form or stocking up on candy to evolve into Shiinotic, this hour offers the perfect opportunity to boost your progression and stack up Stardust.

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Morelull will appear more frequently in the wild. Trainers participating in the Spotlight Hour will get 2× Catch Stardust.

Here is everything you need to know about Morelull Spotlight Hour, maximize your 2x Catch Stardust bonus, and prepare for the October 22 event!

What is Morelull Spotlight Hour?

The Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour takes place weekly, turning the spotlight on a specific Pokémon. For one full hour, the featured Pokémon spawns drastically more frequently in the wild.

• Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
• Active Bonus for the hour: 2× Catch Stardust

For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of October 2026 Pokémon GO Events.

Morelull Spotlight Hour & Evolution Costs

This is a Grass and Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 7 known as the Glowing Mushroom Pokémon. It requires 50 Morelull Candy to evolve into Shiinotic.

Can Morelull be Shiny?

Yes! Morelull has its Shiny form unlocked in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny version swaps its standard pink mushroom cap for a distinct reddish-brown color.

Note: Spotlight Hour does not increase shiny odds. However, because Morelull will appear much more frequently, you’ll have many more opportunities to encounter a shiny.

Morelull’s Best Moveset for PvP and PvE

If you are wondering whether to use Shiinotic (Morelull’s evolution) in battles, it’s helpful to know what attacks it can leverage. While Shiinotic isn’t a dominant meta pick in the GO Battle League, it can be a fun alternative grass-type option for niche cups.

• Fast Attack: Astonish
• Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Moonblast, Seed Bomb

Astonish combined with Moonblast and Seed Bomb provides decent type coverage, though its primary value remains utility and candy collection.

Is Morelull Worth Catching?

Yes, it is definitely worth catching, especially during its Spotlight Hour:

• Stardust Farming: Combined with the 2x Catch Stardust bonus and Star Pieces, you can quickly rack up massive amounts of Stardust to power up your competitive roster.
  • • Morelull is a fantastic Pokémon to catch for Stardust because it has a high baseline catch rate. Normally, catching a Morelull awards 500 Stardust (instead of the standard 100) before any bonuses. During events like its Spotlight Hour (featuring 2× Catch Stardust), that payout scales massively:
      • • Standard Catch: 1,000 Stardust per Morelull.
        • Weather Boosted (Sunny/Cloudy): 1,250 Stardust.
        • With a Star Piece active: 1,500 Stardust.
        • Weather Boosted + Star Piece: 1,875 Stardust per catch
• Type Medal Progression: Catching grass and fairy types boosts your respective catching medals, granting permanent catch bonuses.

Tips to Prepare for Morelull Spotlight Hour

Stock Up on Poké Balls: Spawns will be relentless for 60 minutes, so load up ahead of time.

• Clear Your Pokémon Storage: Ensure you have plenty of space before 6:00 p.m.
• Maximize Stardust Gains: Pop two Star Pieces right before the hour starts to stack a 1.5x multiplier on top of the event’s 2x Stardust bonus.
• Use Items: Use Pinap Berries if you want to multiply your candy gains toward evolving Shiinotic.
• Use Quick Catch: Hold and drag the Poké Ball/Berry menu icon while throwing the ball with your other hand to skip catch animations and save time.
• Play in High-Spawn Locations: Parks and urban hubs generally provide high concentrations of wild spawns.

For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.