Teddiursa wearing a witch hat Spotlight Hour (November 2026)

Are you ready to make the most of the Teddiursa wearing a witch hat Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO? Mark your calendars, because this Normal-type costume Pokémon is taking over the spotlight! Whether you’re hunting for its shiny form or stacking up XP by evolving it, this hour offers the perfect opportunity to boost your progression.

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Teddiursa wearing a witch hat will appear more frequently in the wild. Trainers participating in the Spotlight Hour will get 2× Evolution XP.

Here is everything you need to know about Teddiursa wearing a witch hat Spotlight Hour, maximize your 2x Evolution XP bonus, and prepare for the November 5 event!

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What is Teddiursa wearing a witch hat 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, November 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Active Bonus for the hour: 2× Evolution XP

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.

Teddiursa wearing a witch hat Spotlight Hour & Evolution Costs

This is a Normal-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region (Generation 2), known as the Little Bear Pokémon. It requires 50 Teddiursa Candy to evolve into Ursaring, and an additional 100 Teddiursa Candy (during a full moon in-game or specific event windows) to evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna. All evolutions retain the festive witch hat costume!

Can Teddiursa wearing a witch hat be Shiny?

Yes! Teddiursa wearing a witch hat has its Shiny form unlocked in Pokémon GO. Its Shiny version swaps its standard light-tan body for a vibrant, bright green color, while maintaining its iconic witch hat costume.

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

Teddiursa & Ursaluna’s Best Moveset for PvP and PvE

If you are wondering whether to use Ursaluna (Teddiursa’s final evolution) in raids or battles, it is a bulky Normal/Ground-type threat in Master League PvP and high-tier PvE content.

Fast Attack: Tackle, Scratch, Rock Smash, Smack Down
Charged Attacks: High Horsepower, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Trailblaze, Swift, Aerial Ace, Play Rough

Tackle combined with High Horsepower gives Ursaluna its primary Ground-type DPS output, while legacy/event coverage moves like Ice Punch or Fire Punch give it fantastic anti-meta coverage in the PvP Master League.

Is Teddiursa wearing a witch hat Worth Catching?

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

Mass Evolution XP Grinds: Because the active event bonus is 2× Evolution XP, mass-evolving stored Pokémon (including the Teddiursa line) while a Lucky Egg is active multiplies your XP gains immensely—reaching up to 4x normal values.
Candy Farming: You will need plenty of candy to evolve into costume Ursaring and Ursaluna, or to power up dynamic Shadow and high-IV Ursaluna builds for Master League and raids.
Limited Costume & Shiny Hunting: Costumed shiny Pokémon are highly sought-after trade commodities, making this a prime window to bag extra shiny witch-hat bears for your collection or trade network.
Type Medal Progression: Catching normal type boosts your respective catching medals, granting permanent catch bonuses.

Tips to Prepare for Teddiursa wearing a witch hat 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. to handle mass catches and fast evolution cleanup.
Prepare Pokémon for Evolution: Tag and ready up a stack of Evolutions (Teddiursa or any other species you want to evolve) before the hour begins to completely leverage the 2x Evolution XP bonus.
Use Lucky Eggs: Pop Lucky Eggs right before the hour starts to stack a multiplier on top of the event’s 2x Evolution XP bonus for massive leveling potential.
Use Pinap Berries: Use Pinap Berries during the first portion of the hour if you need to quickly maximize your candy reserves for evolving Ursaring and Ursaluna.
Play in High-Spawn Locations: Parks and urban hubs generally provide high concentrations of wild spawns.