Morelull Spotlight Hour runs on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Morelull appears much more often in the wild, Shiny Morelull is possible, and every catch gives double Stardust.
Stardust is the resource most players run short on, and this is October’s only Spotlight Hour that boosts it. The bonus applies to every catch, so the goal is simple: catch as many Pokémon as you can.
For the rest of the month’s lineup, see the October 2026 Spotlight Hour schedule.
Morelull Spotlight Hour: Confirmed Details
- Date and time: Thursday, October 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Featured Pokémon: Morelull, which can be Shiny.
- Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon. Official Spotlight listings word this as applying to all catches.
- Evolution: Morelull evolves into Shiinotic for 50 Candy.
See the official events calendar for the current listing.
What isn’t stated
- Whether Shiny Morelull odds are boosted.
- Whether any other event overlaps this Thursday. None had been announced as of September 30.
What the Community Has Documented
- Base catch Stardust: a standard catch has given 100 Stardust for years, which would make it 200 during the hour.
- Star Pieces stack: a Star Piece has long added 50% Stardust for 30 minutes, and players report it stacks with event Stardust bonuses. Check the Stardust shown after your first catch.
Practical Application: Catch Fast, Not Carefully
Example: you activate a Star Piece at 6:00 p.m. and catch 60 Pokémon in the first 30 minutes, mostly Morelull. If each catch gives about 300 Stardust with both bonuses, that’s around 18,000 Stardust in half an hour. A second Star Piece at 6:30 p.m. covers the rest of the hour.
A few rules follow from this:
- Bring two Star Pieces. Each lasts 30 minutes, and the hour is 60.
- Speed beats precision. Throw bonuses add XP, not Stardust. Quick Great throws are enough.
- Use regular Poké Balls on easy catches. Save Ultra Balls for anything that breaks out.
- Catch everything, not only Morelull. Every species gets double Stardust.
- Stock up beforehand. Aim for 150 or more Poké Balls before 6:00 p.m.
Tracking Your Morelull
A Stardust hour fills your storage quickly, and Morelull all look the same at a glance. Before you transfer, it’s worth knowing which one has good IVs or is the Shiny.
A tracker like GoDex helps. Scan a catch screenshot to read CP and IVs, tag your keepers, and note which Morelull you plan to evolve into Shiinotic.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Morelull Spotlight Hour? Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Can Morelull be Shiny? Yes. The listing doesn’t say whether the Shiny chance is boosted.
Does a Star Piece stack with 2× Catch Stardust? Players report that it does. Check the Stardust after your first catch.
How much Candy does Shiinotic need? 50 Morelull Candy.
Key Takeaways
- Use two Star Pieces, one at 6:00 and one at 6:30.
- Catch every Pokémon, not just Morelull.
- Throw fast. Throw bonuses don’t add Stardust.
- Stock up on Poké Balls before the hour starts.
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About GoDex
A free companion app for tracking your collection, scanning IVs from screenshots, and checking PVP rankings. Available on iOS and Android.
