Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! This Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, don't miss the Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour!
This double-feature Spotlight Hour offers a fantastic opportunity to catch both Voltorb and its Hisuian counterpart, potentially snagging shiny versions of each. Stock up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense – you'll be catching twice the Pokémon! Ensure you have ample storage space to avoid interruptions during the event.
Voltorb (#100, Kanto Region):
This Electric-type Pokémon (#100 in the Pokédex) evolves into Electrode using 50 candies. Catching Voltorb yields 3 candies and 100 Stardust. With a max CP of 1141, 109 Attack, and 111 Defense, it packs a punch. However, it's weak against Ground-type attacks (160% damage) and resistant to Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks (63% damage). The optimal moveset is Spark and Discharge, delivering 5.81 DPS and 40.62 TDO. Rainy weather boosts its attack. A blue shiny variant exists.
Hisuian Voltorb (#100, Kanto Region):
Also #100 in the Pokédex, Hisuian Voltorb shares Voltorb's evolution (Hisuian Electrode at 50 candies) and catch rewards (3 candies and 100 Stardust). Statistically identical to Voltorb (1141 CP, 111 Defense, 109 Attack), its type matchups differ. It takes increased damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attacks (160% damage), while resisting Grass, Steel, and Water-type attacks (63% damage) and other Electric-type attacks (39% damage). Its best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt, achieving 5.39 DPS and 37.60 TDO. Partly Cloudy and Rainy weather enhance its damage output. Its shiny form features a black body instead of orange.
Maximize your chances of catching these Pokémon and their shiny variations by preparing adequately and taking advantage of the boosted appearance rate during this Spotlight Hour.
