Are you ready to make the most of the Seedot Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO? Mark your calendars, because this classic Grass-type Pokémon is taking over the spotlight! Whether you’re hunting for its shiny form or stocking up on candy to evolve into shiftry, this hour offers the perfect opportunity to boost your progression.
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Seedot will appear more frequently in the wild. Trainers participating in the Spotlight hour will get 2× Catch XP.
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What is Seedot 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 1, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Local Time.
- Active Bonus for the hour: 2× Catch XP
Seedot Spotlight Hour & Evolution Costs
This is a classic Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3 known as the Acorn Pokémon. It requires 25 Seedot Candy to evolve into Nuzleaf, and an additional 100 Candy to evolve Nuzleaf into Shiftry.
Can Seedot be Shiny?
Yes! Seedot has its Shiny form unlocked in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny swaps its standard brown body for a distinct, vibrant glossy green coat.
Note: Spotlight Hour does not increase shiny odds. However, because Seedot will appear much more frequently, you’ll have many more opportunities to encounter a shiny.
Is Seedot Worth Catching?
Yes, it is definitely worth catching, especially during its Spotlight Hour:
- Massive XP Farming: Combined with the 2x Catch XP bonus active during the hour, popping a Lucky Egg lets you rack up massive amounts of experience.
- Type Medal Progression: Catching grass types boosts your Gardener medal progress, granting permanent catch bonuses for Grass-type Pokémon
Tips to Prepare for Seedot 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.
- Activate Items: Pop a Lucky Egg to stack with the 2x Catch XP bonus, alongside an Incense to maximize your spawn rate.
- 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, nature reserves, and urban hubs generally provide high concentrations of wild spawns.
Activate an Adventure Effect: Activating Palkia’s Spacial Rend Adventure Effect will allow you to see and encounter wild Pokémon from a wider distance.
For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.
