Pokemon GO features Magnemite as a Spotlight Hour event Pokemon. The event participants can encounter wild Magnemite in an increased number; there is also a possibility of a Shiny Magnemite encounter. It is an hour-long event, and you can take advantage of a Special Bonus during the runtime.
Magnemite is a dual Electric/Steel-type with a maximum CP of 1540. Its stat spread of 165 ATK, 121 DEF, and 93 STA makes it an attacker within its power level. Take advantage of the Pokemon GO Magnemite Spotlight Hour to collect numerous Magnemite Candy needed to evolve the monster. That said, this guide details the Magnemite Spotlight Hour event time, bonuses, and more.
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Pokemon GO: Magnemite Spotlight Hour And Bonuses
The Magnemite Spotlight Hour runs from Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6 PM till Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 7 PM Local Time in Pokemon GO. You can participate in the 1-hour event from 6 to 7 PM Local Time, and the Magnemite wild spawn rate significantly increases during that time. Catching numerous Magnemite can help gather the Candy for evolving it into a Magneton and later a Magnezone. You can also encounter a Shiny Magnemite during the event.
Participants of the Magnemite Spotlight Hour get a Special Bonus of 2× Evolution XP, meaning you can earn double the amount of Pokemon GO XP for evolving a Pokemon. The Special Bonus is only applicable while the event is live.
Pokemon GO: How To Prepare For The Magnemite Spotlight Hour?
You can use different strategies to maximize Magnemite Spotlight Hour benefits. There are several in-game items you must stock and use them to ensure encountering and catching numerous Magnemite. The more Magnemite you catch and transfer, the faster you can gather the required Pokemon GO Candy to evolve it. Evolving numerous Magnemite during the event can significantly increase your XP due to the Special Bonus.
- Collect PokeBalls, Incense, and Lure Modules
- Make use of the Weather Boost effect
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Since Magnemite experiences Weather Boost in areas with rain and snow, you must attach a Lure Module to a PokeStop with rain and snowy weather. Once that is completed, activate a Pokemon GO Incense and walk around the area of effect.
You can also encounter a Pokemon GO Shiny Magnemite during the Magnemite Spotlight Hour event. The increased Magnemite spawn rate aids in encountering numerous Magnemite. According to The Silph Road, the Shiny rate for normal spawns is 1 in 500; increasing spawns improves your odds. But while some players may find a Shiny Magnemite faster, others might take longer or encounter the Regular variant.
