Pokémon GO enthusiasts are well aware of the weekly events that spice up the gameplay throughout the month. Among these, the Spotlight Hour stands out, occurring every Tuesday and featuring a different Pokémon each week. This guide zeroes in on the Roselia Spotlight Hour, a must-attend event for players looking to enhance their Pokémon collection and earn valuable rewards.
During the Spotlight Hour, players have the golden opportunity to not only catch the featured Pokémon but also to encounter its Shiny variant. Additionally, by transferring excess Pokémon, players can accumulate enough candies to evolve their catches into fully evolved forms, making this event a strategic time to boost your Pokémon roster.
Roselia Spotlight Hour Guide
Mark your calendars for January 14th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as Roselia takes the spotlight. To maximize your gains during this event, stock up on berries, Pokéballs, and incense. This week's Spotlight Hour also comes with an enticing x2 Catch XP bonus, offering a swift way to level up your Trainer.
Roselia, the Grass and Poison-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3), is numbered #0315 in the Pokédex. With a maximum Combat Power of 2114 CP, 186 Attack, and 131 Defense, Roselia is a formidable addition to any team. It evolves from Budew with 25 Candies, and further into Roserade with 100 Candies and a Sinnoh Stone.
Catching Roselia rewards players with three candies and 100 Stardust, making it a lucrative catch. Roselia can be traded within Pokémon GO and is also compatible with Pokémon Home transfer. As a dual-type Pokémon, it's vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type attacks, taking 160% more damage. Conversely, it resists Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Water-type attacks (63% reduced damage), with Grass-type attacks offering the most resistance at 39%.
For optimal performance in battles, equip Roselia with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, which deliver 10.96 DPS and 99.91 TDO. This moveset benefits from Cloudy Weather boosts.
A Shiny Roselia variant is also up for grabs during the event. To increase your chances of encountering this rare form, use incense and be ready with berries to secure the catch. The Shiny Roselia sports a brighter green body with purple and black roses, making it a dazzling addition to your collection.
