Drilbur Spotlight Hour: Catch a Shiny & Double Your XP!
Get ready, trainers! Drilbur is taking centre stage in this week's Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour event. This Tuesday, 6th August, from 6 to 7 PM Local Time, Drilbur will be appearing in the wild with increased frequency, giving you a fantastic chance to catch this Ground-type Pokémon.
This event is not just about catching Drilbur; it also offers a tempting bonus â double Catch XP. This means every successful capture will earn you twice the usual amount of experience points, a perfect opportunity to level up quickly.
Drilbur Spotlight Hour: Time & Bonuses
The Spotlight Hour event runs from Tuesday, 6th August, 6 PM to 7 PM Local Time, offering you a full hour to catch as many Drilbur as possible.
During this hour, you'll enjoy:
Increased Drilbur spawns: Drilbur will appear more frequently in the wild.
Double Catch XP: Every Pokémon caught earns double the usual XP.
Boosting Drilbur Encounters
To maximise your chances of encountering Drilbur, utilise a combination of these in-game features:
Incense: Activate Incense to attract Pokémon to your location.
Lure Modules: Place Lure Modules at PokéStops to lure Pokémon to the area.
Weather Boost: Sunny weather increases Drilbur spawns. Look for PokéStops or Gyms in sunny areas and use Incense and Lure Modules to further boost encounters.
Shiny Drilbur: Can You Catch It?
Drilbur's Shiny variant, with its blue nose and pink body, was introduced during the Sustainability Week event in April 2023. The chance of encountering a Shiny Drilbur in the wild is 1 in 500, but the boosted spawn rate during Spotlight Hour can improve your odds.
Identifying Shiny Drilbur
It's easy to spot a Shiny Drilbur:
Shiny Drilbur has a blue nose and pink body, while the standard Drilbur has a pink nose and blue body.
Look for shimmering sparkles around the Pokémon, a clear indication of a Shiny variant.
This Spotlight Hour presents a fantastic opportunity to add Drilbur to your Pokédex, stock up on Candy, and even snag a Shiny. So, make sure to set your alarm and prepare for an hour of Drilbur-catching fun!
