Spotlight Hour Features Togedemaru: Your Chance to Catch the Roly-Poly Pokémon!
This week’s Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go will focus on the adorable Roly-Poly Pokémon, Togedemaru. With its Pokédex number being 777, many players find it amusing that this Pokémon isn’t classified as the Lucky Pokémon, a title that interestingly does not exist.
This event presents a fantastic opportunity for Pokémon trainers to capture a Togedemaru while exploring the game!
The goal for this Spotlight Hour is to catch as many of these unique creatures as possible. Not only does this allow you to hunt for a shiny version of a valuable PvP Pokémon, but the event also offers a significant double Stardust bonus for every catch during the hour.
Perfect IV Togedemaru: What to Look For
During the Spotlight Hour, players have an excellent chance of catching a Togedemaru with perfect IV stats.
To clarify, “perfect” in Pokémon Go refers to a creature’s Ideal IV, which is denoted by a maximum score of 15 in all three categories. For your collection in the 4* Pokédex, raiding, or Master League, you’ll want a Togedemaru with a 15/15/15 configuration. However, it’s important to note that while this Pokémon can excel in the Master League, it may not always perform similarly in other leagues due to how Combat Power (CP) is calculated.
You can determine the potential IVs of Togedemaru based on its CP. If you’re at level 30 or above, look for these CPs that will indicate a perfect 15/15/15 Togedemaru:
- Level 30 (wild CP maximum): 1852 CP
- Level 35 (weather-boosted wild CP maximum): 2006 CP
These CP indicators ensure you have the best chance of spotting a top-tier Togedemaru for your team.
Is Togedemaru Viable in PvP?
Absolutely! Togedemaru has demonstrated its worth in battles, offering a refreshing change after some of the other Pokémon featured this month.
Equipped with Thunder Shock, Fell Stinger, and Wild Charge, this Pokémon applies constant pressure while maximizing attack potential, as each use of Fell Stinger enhances your attack stage. However, using Wild Charge significantly depletes its defenses, meaning trainers must strategize carefully, as Togedemaru isn’t among the bulkiest of Pokémon.
In the Great League, Togedemaru achieves victories against formidable opponents such as Skarmory, Azumarill, and Lickitung, while it struggles against Quagsire and Bastiodon. Overall, it ranks within the top five Electric-types in the current meta, closely competing with Lanturn.
When considering the Ultra League, Togedemaru can snag wins against characters like Charizard and Jellicent, but it faces harder matchups with Pokémon like Virizion and Cresselia. Its CP tends to fall short of the upper limits in Master League, peaking at 2442 with perfect IVs, relegating it to less favorable standings in that arena.
Unavailable Shiny Togedemaru
Unfortunately, there is no shiny version of Togedemaru currently in Pokémon Go.
It’s crucial to note that this Spotlight Hour is not equivalent to Community Day, so shiny rates will not be increased. Even if Togedemaru did have a shiny variant, the chances of capturing one would remain exceptionally low.
Future Look of Shiny Togedemaru
When Togedemaru’s shiny variant is eventually introduced, it appears to transition from its gray body to a muted brown. This change is subtle and may be challenging to notice; however, Pokémon Go does include an icon to alert players to the presence of this rare variant, enhancing your hunting experience.
For those curious about shiny Togedemaru, you can catch a glimpse of its shiny form in Pokémon Shield through a YouTube video by giantswingallday.
Additional Incentives to Catch Pokémon This Hour
In addition to striving for the ideal Togedemaru, several other benefits accompany this week’s Spotlight Hour:
- The double catch Stardust bonus allows players to earn 200 Stardust for each Togedemaru caught during the event.
- Players can maximize their catch bonuses if the local weather is rainy or snowy, offering an additional 50 Stardust.
- If you use a Star Piece during this time, you can increase your Stardust gain further, reaping rewards.
- Catching Togedemaru, being both Electric and Steel-type, contributes progress to your respective catch bonus medals.
Spotlight Hour events last from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. While details about next month’s events are yet to be published, make sure to return next week for updates on future Spotlight Pokémon.
Happy hunting for a perfect Togedemaru!