Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb Take Spotlight

Get ready, Pokémon GO trainers! January's first Spotlight Hour featuring Voltorb and Hisuian Voltorb is just around the corner! This Tuesday, January 7th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, you'll have a boosted chance to catch these electrifying Pokémon, and even snag their shiny variants.

Pokémon GO consistently delivers exciting events, and this Spotlight Hour is no exception. With two Pokémon in the spotlight, prepare for a double dose of catching fun! Stock up on Poké Balls, Berries, and Incense – you'll want to be ready for a flurry of captures. Also, ensure you have ample space in your Pokémon storage!

Voltorb (#100, Kanto Region):

This classic Electric-type Pokémon offers 3 candies and 100 Stardust upon capture. Evolving Voltorb into Electrode requires 50 candies. With a max CP of 1141, Voltorb packs a punch, but remember its weaknesses: Ground-type attacks deal 160% damage. Conversely, Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks do reduced damage (63%). The optimal moveset is Spark and Discharge, yielding 5.81 DPS and 40.62 TDO. Rainy weather boosts its attack power. Look for the blue shiny Voltorb!

Hisuian Voltorb (#100, Hisui Region):

This regional variant of Voltorb shares the same Pokédex number but boasts different type matchups. It also rewards 3 candies and 100 Stardust per catch, and evolves into Hisuian Electrode with 50 candies. Similar stats (max CP 1141) but different vulnerabilities: Bug, Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attacks deal 160% damage, while Grass, Steel, and Water-type attacks do reduced damage (63%). Electric-type attacks inflict only 39% damage. Its best moveset is Tackle and Thunderbolt, providing 5.39 DPS and 37.60 TDO. Partly cloudy and rainy weather enhance its attack. The shiny Hisuian Voltorb sports a sleek black body instead of orange.

Don't miss this electrifying Spotlight Hour! Prepare your supplies and get ready to catch 'em all!